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MAYRA SANCHEZ MUÑOZ

Champaign,IL

Summary

Dedicated language educator focused on enhancing communication through innovative curriculum development and immersive learning experiences. Proven track record in assessing individual student progress and customizing instructional strategies, fostering increased language proficiency and a collaborative classroom environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Spanish Instructor

UIUC
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Facilitated immersive language experiences using multimedia resources and technology.
  • Assessed student progress and tailored instructional strategies to individual needs.
  • Coordinated cultural exchange programs to enhance language acquisition and cultural awareness.

Classes taught:

SPAN 122: Intensive beginning Spanish, equivalent to the first two semesters, for students with little or no experience in Spanish or whose skills need refreshing. SPAN 141 SPANSIH GRAMMAR: Introduction to the major structures of Spanish, from a linguistic perspective and will develop students' formal knowledge of Spanish grammar.

SPAN 248 Latin American Diaspora through Film: Beyond Braceros, Narcos, and Latin Lovers: Study of the relationships between Latinx and Latin American culture through film, focusing on sociohistorical processes (migrations, assimilation, political struggles, nationalism, globalization). It goes beyond onscreen stereotypes about Latinx and Latin Americans (narcotraffickers, undocumented migrants and Latin lovers) promoting nuanced perspectives on issues affecting Latinas/os and Latin Americans in their relationship with US culture

Spanish Instructor

ILIP University of Illinnois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Advanced Spanish level
  • Grammar focused
  • Creatived engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Facilitated immersive language practice through interactive activities.
  • Cultural spanish and latino culture

Translator & Interpreter

Bangpruh Continental
03.2019 - 07.2024
  • Interpreting sales in German & Spanish
  • Contractual translation

Linguistic Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Linguistic revision of online advertisements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine content quality and accuracy.
  • Established strong relationships with subject matter experts to ensure accurate representation of technical concepts within written materials.

Interpreter

Tourism Workshop
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Consecutive interpreting in Portuguese to Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Universidad De Granada
Granada Spain
06-2022

Master of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Literature

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Proactive feedback
  • Native Spanish fluency
  • Student engagement
  • Use of Canvas and Microsoft pack
  • Collaborative learning
  • Clear Communication skills
  • Creative teaching

INTERESTS

Migration and latinoamerican diaspora research, social liguistics and  inclusion trainings

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional

Certification

Trados SL translation Certification

Timeline

Spanish Instructor

ILIP University of Illinnois Urbana-Champaign
06.2025 - 07.2025

Spanish Instructor

UIUC
08.2024 - 05.2026

Linguistic Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2023 - 05.2024

Interpreter

Tourism Workshop
03.2020 - 06.2020

Translator & Interpreter

Bangpruh Continental
03.2019 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

Universidad De Granada

Master of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Literature

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
MAYRA SANCHEZ MUÑOZ