Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership And Involvement
Honors And Fellowships
Professional Memberships
Languages
Publications
Conference Presentations
Research Interests
Timeline
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Janderin Díaz Hernández

Summary

Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience in student engagement and crisis intervention at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Proven ability in curriculum design and project management, fostering inclusive environments that enhance academic success. Adept at developing impactful community outreach initiatives, ensuring effective communication and support for diverse populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Instructor / Teaching Assistant

University of Wisconsin–Madison
08.2024 - Current
  • Instructor of record for Spanish 102 (Fall 2024, Fall 2025), Spanish 101 (Spring 2025) and Spanish 203 (Spring 2026).
  • Taught beginner and intermediate Spanish language courses using communicative and culturally grounded pedagogies to foster student engagement.
  • Designed lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to facilitate second-language acquisition and promote intercultural competence.
  • Provided individualized academic support during office hours while delivering constructive feedback and fair grading to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborate with faculty on curriculum coordination, exam design, and course planning across multiple sections.

International Student Services Peer Advisor (Part-time)

International Student Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Delivered Tier 1 immigration advising and resource referrals, enhancing international student support.
  • Manage confidential student records using Terra Dotta.
  • Supported front desk operations and campus engagement initiatives, fostering inclusion, wellness, and student success.

Bilingual Shelter Coordinator

Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Hailey
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Delivered bilingual crisis intervention and case management services, empowering survivors to access necessary support.
  • Developed individualized safety plans and coordinated legal and counseling resources, enhancing survivors' safety and well-being.
  • Collaborated with community organizations and law enforcement, strengthening advocacy efforts for comprehensive survivor support.

Teen and Family Program Director

Wood River Community YMCA
Ketchum
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Directed bilingual youth and family programs, enhancing community engagement through inclusive practices.
  • Designed culturally responsive initiatives that strengthened family connections and increased participation.
  • Developed community programs to enhance member engagement and participation.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to improve service delivery and teamwork.
  • Managed budgets for various programs, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation.

Spanish Class Assistant

The College of Idaho
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated classroom instruction through engaging lectures, interactive grammar workshops, and immersive cultural activities.
  • Guided 17 students in composition, pronunciation, and conversational practice, enhancing their language skills.
  • Assisted faculty with course preparation and material organization.
  • Supported students by answering questions and providing guidance during lectures.
  • Coordinated scheduling for classroom activities and events.

Bilingual Program Operations Assistant

Girls on the Run
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Mentored elementary students, including special-needs learners, using scaffolded strategies to enhance understanding and engagement.
  • Developed inclusive bilingual educational and communication materials to support diverse learning needs.
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules for community running programs.
  • Assisted with event planning and logistics for local races.
  • Managed participant registration processes for running events.

Resident Hall Director

The College of Idaho
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Supervised a residence hall that housed 60 students, managed student staff, and oversaw programming and budgeting.
  • Supervised daily activities of residents to ensure a supportive living environment.
  • Coordinated events and programs to foster community engagement among residents.
  • Assisted in conflict resolution between residents to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.

Marketing & Communications Intern

Boise Angels
01.2022 - 12.2023

Spanish Tutor

The College of Idaho
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Delivered individualized tutoring sessions that enhanced language proficiency and academic performance.
  • Applied diverse teaching methodologies aligned with student learning styles to foster engagement and understanding.
  • Developed customized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated immersive language activities to enhance conversational skills.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.

Marketing & Community Outreach Intern

LEARN Boise
01.2020 - 12.2020

Education

MA - Spanish Literature

University of Wisconsin–Madison
USA
05.2026

BA - Spanish, Marketing and Digital Media, International Political Economy

The College of Idaho
USA
01.2023

International Baccalaureate, Bilingual Diploma -

United World College
Costa Rica
01.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Student engagement
  • Community outreach
  • Crisis intervention
  • Curriculum design
  • Educational technology
  • Project management

Leadership And Involvement

  • International Student Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Peer Mentor for New International Students, 09/01/25, 05/31/26, Madison, WI
  • PASSO (Portuguese and Spanish Student Organization), UW–Madison, Founding Member, 01/01/25, 05/31/25, Madison, WI
  • PASSO (Portuguese and Spanish Student Organization), UW–Madison, President, 09/01/25, 05/31/26, Madison, WI
  • Kaleidoscope Graduate Organization, UW–Madison, Web Manager & Hospitality Coordinator, 01/01/24, Present, Madison, WI
  • Teatro Décimo Piso, UW–Madison, Member, 01/01/24, Present, Madison, WI
  • Sigma Delta Pi Reactivation Project, Collaborator, 01/01/24, Present
  • Spanish Club & Honors Society, The College of Idaho, President, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Caldwell, ID
  • Gender & Sexuality Campus Alliance, President, 01/01/20, 12/31/23

Honors And Fellowships

  • Davis United World College Scholarship, 05/01/19 - 05/01/23
  • Winston Moore HIP Award – Mexico Study Abroad, 06/01/22
  • UWC Costa Rica Scholarship, 05/01/17 - 05/01/19

Professional Memberships

  • Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, 2022
  • The College of Idaho Business Honors, 2022
  • Association for Gender and Sexualities Studies (formerly AILCFH), 2025

Languages

  • Spanish, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Portuguese, Intermediate
  • Italian, Beginner

Publications

Voces Feroces: entre palabras osadas y páginas ilustradas, 2021, Anthology featuring literary works by 27 LGBTIQ+ authors and visual artists.

Conference Presentations

  • Contested Bodies: Archive, Testimony, and Trans Memory in Post-Dictatorial Argentina, XXXIII Congress of the Association for Gender and Sexualities Studies (AEGS), University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, USA, Summer 2025
  • Literary Resistances in Post-Dictatorial Female Subjectivities in Argentina and Chile, 58th International Congress of Americanists (ICA), 150 Years of the ICA: New Challenges, New Spaces, Novi Sad, Serbia (Summer 2025online)
  • Safe Spaces and Queer Utopias in Literature and Film: Representation and Resistance, XVIII Samuel G. Armistead Annual Colloquium, Thinking Care: Borders, Affects, Resistances, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of California, Davis, USA (Fall 2025 online)
  • Los invertidos (1914) as Resistance: Queer Representation and Censorship in Early 20th-Century Argentine Theater, XXIX Graduate Student Conference of the Program in Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures (LAILAC), The Graduate Center, CUNY, USA, Spring 2025

Research Interests

  • Latin American literature
  • Gender and Queer Studies
  • Indigenous and Latin American Studies
  • Memory and post-dictatorial archives
  • Affect theory
  • Cultural practices as spaces of resistance and collective care
  • Queer utopias in literature and film

Timeline

International Student Services Peer Advisor (Part-time)

International Student Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison
05.2025 - 08.2025

Spanish Instructor / Teaching Assistant

University of Wisconsin–Madison
08.2024 - Current

Bilingual Shelter Coordinator

Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
09.2023 - 06.2024

Teen and Family Program Director

Wood River Community YMCA
06.2023 - 06.2024

Spanish Class Assistant

The College of Idaho
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bilingual Program Operations Assistant

Girls on the Run
01.2023 - 12.2023

Resident Hall Director

The College of Idaho
01.2022 - 12.2023

Marketing & Communications Intern

Boise Angels
01.2022 - 12.2023

Spanish Tutor

The College of Idaho
01.2020 - 12.2023

Marketing & Community Outreach Intern

LEARN Boise
01.2020 - 12.2020

MA - Spanish Literature

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA - Spanish, Marketing and Digital Media, International Political Economy

The College of Idaho

International Baccalaureate, Bilingual Diploma -

United World College
Janderin Díaz Hernández