Rachel Sangster Garza
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator and researcher of Spanish and Hispanic linguistics. Committed to developing a positive academic atmosphere for students and supporting students' educational goals via academic outcomes and pedagogical research. Consistent in receiving outstanding feedback from students, supervisors, and faculty mentors in a variety of academic programs and educational stages (high school, community college, private, and public university settings).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Record
Spanish & Hispanic Linguistics
08.2020 - Current
- Designed and taught Introduction to Spanish and Hispanic Linguistics courses to sections of 24 students
- Continuously refined personal teaching practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and self-reflection exercises
- Provided consistent feedback on student progress, fostering a growth mindset and increased motivation.
Instructor of Spanish
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2024 - Current
- Developed skills to build and maintain strong rapport with online students
- Worked closely with students with a variety of educational goals in an online learning atmosphere
Instructor of Record; Logistics Coordinator
Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Thoroughly reviewed prospective students' applications and made admittance recommendations
- Guided student mentees in overcoming challenges of study abroad by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice
Instructor of Record Spanish
Baylor University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Created materials for and taught Elementary Spanish
- Received extensive training in pedagogy and second language acquisition strategies
Baylor Experience & Academic Representative
Baylor University Admissions
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Boosted program enrollment by representing the college at recruitment events and conducting informative presentations for prospective students
- Organized hundreds of student visits while working with a large team of faculty and staff across the university
Education
Ph.D. - Hispanic Linguistics
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN08.2025
Master of Arts - Spanish – Linguistics track
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology | Spanish
Baylor University
Waco, TX12-2017
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student success
- Editing and proofreading
- Teaching and mentoring abilities
- Social science research and data analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Instructor of Spanish
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2024 - Current
Instructor of Record; Logistics Coordinator
Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages
12.2022 - 08.2023
Instructor of Record
Spanish & Hispanic Linguistics
08.2020 - Current
Instructor of Record Spanish
Baylor University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Baylor Experience & Academic Representative
Baylor University Admissions
05.2016 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Hispanic Linguistics
Indiana University
Master of Arts - Spanish – Linguistics track
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology | Spanish
Baylor University
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