Assistant Dean, National & International Fellowships & Scholarships

• Jul 2013 - Present

Director, International Engagement

• Jul 2013 - Present

Associate Director, International Studies & Programs, Latin American Studies

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

Responsible for the administration and supervision of the Center and the Center’s programming and curriculum in fast-paced research-intensive university. Collaborate on strategic planning and reporting for the Center. Curriculum development innovative Open Educational Resource (OER), Latin America Learning Initiative http://www.LatinAmericaLearning.org. Leadership of outreach (K-12 and community), speaker series (30 seminars per year) and annual research conference (8 years) for faculty, students and community. Write and manage grants. Liaison with faculty (170 core faculty in diverse colleges), students, scholars and community members. Develop partnerships with community, business, higher education, K-12 schools.Teach SSC 490: Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, College of Social Science. Provide academic advising for graduate and undergraduate students regarding graduation requirements, internships, research, funding, and professional development. K-12 Outreach and Academic Coordinator Show less

Instructor

• 2003 - Jul 2013

• College of Social Science (2006-present) - SSC 490: Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies• College of Education (2005) -TE 801: Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice I - Elementary Social Studies • College of Education (2003) - TE 401: Teaching of Subject Matter to Diverse Learners, Elementary Social Studies

Outreach and Academic Coordinator, International Studies & Programs, Latin American Studies

• 2001 - Jul 2013

Liaison with university stakeholders, local schools, teachers and students. Coordinated and directed workshops and presentations for K-12 schools, higher education and community groups. Developed curriculum and educational resources for K-12 schools in a variety of formats (online, print, face-to-face). Coordinator for web-based curricular resource, LASER – Latin America School and Educational Resources, http://www.laser.msu.edu . Developed in collaboration with MATRIX. Presentations at state, national and international conferences. Academic advising and recruitment for 120 undergraduate students. Liaison with MSU core faculty (170) and scholars across university. Coordination and fundraising for annual Latin American Studies research conference. Teach SSC 490 Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies Show less

Curriculum Development Specialist, Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

Assistant Professor (Adjunct)

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

Teach graduate courses for SHU's Graduate College: GRS 601: History and Philosophy of Ideas GRS 602: Introduction to Research Teach graduate courses for SHU's Graduate College: GRS 601: History and Philosophy of Ideas GRS 602: Introduction to Research

Co-Director

• 2006 - 2009

Collaborative initiative to encourage and support global and international learning and teaching across subject areas (math, science, literacy and social studies) at MSU in the College of Education and local K-12 educators and administrators and students. Coordinated 8 seminars, 50-200 attendees. Developed K-12 resource library. Created international education resource portal www.educ.msu.edu/teachglobal. Funded by grants from the Longview Foundation for World Affairs and International Understanding and Michigan State University. Show less

Co-Director

• 2007 - 2008

Long-term (15 years) internationally focused professional development program and university-community partnership for 60-80 K-12 teachers, administrators and international graduate students from Michigan. Long-term (15 years) internationally focused professional development program and university-community partnership for 60-80 K-12 teachers, administrators and international graduate students from Michigan.

Teacher, Grade 4

• 1991 - 1993

Served on: District & building Foreign Language Committee District & building School Improvement Team District & building Substance Abuse Prevention Team Served on: District & building Foreign Language Committee District & building School Improvement Team District & building Substance Abuse Prevention Team