Rob Donnelly
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background as an Administrative Assistant at Instituto Cervantes, adept at assessing student needs and coordinating certification exams. in Spanish, I excel in lesson plan design and classroom management, fostering engaging learning environments. My recent freelance writing highlights my passion for Latin American issues, showcasing my vocabulary mastery and analytical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Cultural Coordinator
Instituto Cervantes
Albuquerque
02.2024 - Current
- Assess student needs and challenges, finding best Spanish course for them.
- Perform administrative, light accounting tasks in demanding Spanish-only office.
- Coordinate certification exams with testing centers in Latin America.
- Represent Instituto Cervantes at select arts events in Albuquerque.
Freelance Writer
Self
Albuquerque
03.2023 - Current
- Freelance writer focusing on Latin America
- Recent credits include articles on religious and political martyrdom in Honduras (Fall 2023), migrant detention in New Mexico (Fall 2024). Both in Plough quarterly.
Writing Tutor
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
Albuquerque
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Offered positive feedback to help students better craft message and hone argument.
- Engaged with students to develop winning, compelling personal narratives and reflections.
- Coordinated a weekly ESL conversation hour, creating a welcoming environment for foreign students of all ages.
- Provided guidance to students on writing assignments, including brainstorming ideas and organizing thoughts.
- Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions with students to review writing topics or techniques.
- Edited student papers for content, organization, clarity, style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other errors.
Education
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2005
Certificate - Advanced Spanish
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City10-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06-1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-1995
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Vocabulary and grammar mastery
- Lesson plan design
- Classroom management
- Curriculum delivery
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Cultural Coordinator
Instituto Cervantes
02.2024 - Current
Writing Tutor
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)
09.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Writer
Self
03.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of California, San Diego
Certificate - Advanced Spanish
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Georgia
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