Kristine Espinel

• Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
• Edited Spanish materials for use in elementary Spanish
• Supervised the recording of online elementary Spanish classes, correcting language errors

• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process.
• Collaborated with faculty for program improvement.
• Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.

• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
• Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
• Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.

Requirement for a Masters in Bible included the intensive study of grammar as well as literary fluency in the ancient languages of Hebrew and Greek, proficiency in translating ancient Greek.

• Completed Certificate in TESL

During my undergraduate years I completed the coursework required for a Certificate in TESL, which included practice tutoring Spanish-speakers who wanted to learn English.

• Tutored Spanish-speakers in English

• President of the Modern Languages Club and in charge of organizing multicultural activities for the students taking foreign language classes.

• Professional Development: Graduate classes in Education

In the years following my Masters in Bible, I continued taking graduate level education classes, such as Philosophy of Education, Theories of Education, and Curriculum Development and Instruction. My projects in Curriculum Development and Instruction were geared towards teaching English as a foreign language.

• Extracurricular Activities: Teaching in person and online for ladies' groups and for FEBU (Facultad de Estudios Biblicos del Uruguay) (2014-current)