May 2027     Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics (ABD)

                         University of Houston, Houston, Tx, USA

                         Dissertation: “Crosslinguistic Influence in Lexical Stress Production and Perception among Heritage Spanish  Speakers in the U.S.”

                         Committee: Elizabeth Goodin-Mayeda, Julio César López-Otero, Manuel J. Gutiérrez,  Ji Young Kim (external)

Aug 2020      M.A. in Modern Languages                                                                                         

                          Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Mexico

Dec 2017    B.A. in Language Teaching Studies                            

                         Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Mexico

Research

2024 Human Research, Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers

         Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, CITI

2024 Conflict of Interest in Research

         Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, CITI

2024 Information Privacy & Security, FERPA

         Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, CITI

Teaching

2018 Managing the Teaching and Learning Process, TKT Module 3

               Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge

2018 Lesson Planning & Use of Resources for Language Teaching, TKT Module 2

         Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge

2018 Language & Background to Language Learning & Teaching, TKT Module 1

         Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge

Feb 2026          Graduate Excellence Award ($1,500 USD)

                             Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Houston

Oct 2024       Cullen Fellowship Travel Grant ($1,000 USD)

                                  Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Houston

Sep 2023       SECIHTI (CONAHCYT) Doctorate Scholarship Award

                                  National Council for Humanities Sciences and Technologies of Mexico

Aug 2023      Hellmund Endowment Fellowship ($5,000 USD)

                                  Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Houston

Aug 2018      CONAHCYT Masters Scholarship Award

                             National Council for Humanities Sciences and Technologies of Mexico

Reviewer for Book Publication (2025)

• 11th International Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics, University at Buffalo

Spanish Program Coordinator, University of Houston (2024–Present)

• Co-coordinate the Spanish L2 program alongside the Program Director, supporting academic planning, curriculum alignment, and instructional quality across all levels and sections.

• Lead the design and implementation of online Spanish tracks (synchronous and asynchronous), ensuring pedagogical consistency and accessibility for diverse student populations.

• Supervise and support instructors through coaching, classroom/online observation, and ongoing on course delivery, student engagement, and classroom management.

• Develop and adapt curricular materials (grammar and vocabulary modules, communicative tasks, and integrated-skills activities) to strengthen listening, reading, writing, and speaking outcomes.

• Design assessment instruments and evaluation rubrics to ensure consistent, transparent, and standards-aligned measurement of student learning outcomes across instructors and sections.

• Troubleshoot student and instructor concerns related to course access, academic progress, and platform issues, coordinating with administrative offices as needed to resolve cases efficiently.

Foreign Languages Coordinator, Universidad del Valle de México (2022–2023)

• Designed, adapted, and updated instructional materials, assessments, and activities supporting integrated skill development (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) for multilingual student cohorts.

• Provided individualized academic mentoring and tutoring for students with low grades or at risk of academic probation, supporting learning strategy development and performance improvement.

• Advised students on academic planning, course expectations, and coordinated follow-up strategies to support retention and timely progress.

• Collaborated with program administrators to maintain curricular consistency and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

• Managed course operations and administrative tasks (grading systems, academic reporting, student follow-up, and classroom resource coordination).

English Department Coordinator, Colegio Cristobal Colón (2012–2021)

• Provided academic and administrative leadership for the English Department, overseeing curriculum implementation, instructional quality, and departmental operations across grade levels.

• Aligned English language instructions with institutional goals and applicable standards through curriculum planning and oversight.

• Supervised and mentored instructors through classroom observations, feedback cycles, and professional development planning.

• Designed, implemented, and evaluated assessments, proficiency tasks, and rubrics to strengthen consistency and transparency in evaluation practices.

• Led cultural activities and school-wide events to promote intercultural awareness and strengthen community engagement among students and families.

• Collaborated with community partners and other institutions to support bilingual education initiatives and cultural outreach.

2025 Applied Linguistics & Literature Association

 President 2024; 2025; 2026

2024 Linguistic Society of America

 Member

2024 TESOL International Association

 Member

2023 American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

 Member

Language

• Spanish: native

• English: C2 (Duolingo English Test, 2023; TOEFL iBT, 2020)

• French C1 (Moebian–Rosetta Stone Language Test, 2017)

Technical

• Statistical Analysis and data visualization: SPSS

• Speech Analysis: PRAAT, Audacity

• Creation of experiments: Qualtrics, Teams, Zoom

• LMS: Canvas, BrightSpace, Blackboard