Rosario Laura Puga-Dempsey
San Jose,USA
Summary
Experienced Spanish and ESL educator with 35 years in diverse academic settings. Proven ability to communicate effectively and lead students towards achieving their goals. Strong organizational and time management skills utilized to enhance learning environments. Committed to contributing to institutional growth while further developing professional expertise.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Co-owner, Spanish & ESL Instructor
Spanish & ESL Institute "VIVE La EXPERIENCIA"
Campbell, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Designed language programs for diverse community members of all ages and educational backgrounds.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify unique learning needs and goals.
- Developed curriculum materials tailored to various proficiency levels.
- Facilitated engaging workshops to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
Spanish Instructor
SANTA CLARA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT EDUCATION
Santa Clara, CA
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Cultivated language skills through Spanish instruction tailored for adult demographics in Santa Clara
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and performance in class.
- Encouraged an appreciation of cultural diversity within the classroom context.
- Provided feedback on writing exercises designed to improve accuracy in written communication.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as role-playing, conversation practice, multimedia resources, and others.
- Developed lesson plans, curricula, and activities based on student needs and interests.
Reading, and Writing Development Professor
DEVRYUNIVERSITY
Fremont, CA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
Foreign Language Department Chair and Spanish Teacher
SAINT LAWRENCE ACADEMY
Santa Clara, CA
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Mentored junior faculty members in their professional development initiatives.
- Organized and directed faculty meetings, retreats, and workshops.
- Created an academic program assessment plan to ensure quality assurance of programs.
- Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects.
- Monitored student learning outcomes data to assess effectiveness of course offerings.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling classes, assigning office space.
- Chaired committees related to accreditation reviews or standards setting efforts.
Spanish Culture Lecture
MENLO COLLEGE
Atherton, CA
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Delivered lectures on development of Spanish culture and its impact in Latinoamérica.
- Crafted a comprehensive syllabus for college students to enhance learning.
- Developed quizzes and exams to assess student understanding.
- Evaluated student knowledge through oral presentations and written assessments.
- Fostered critical thinking on relevant cultural topics.
MELLIE Spanish Editor
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford, CA
01.2002 - 04.2002
- Spanish editor for editorial content.
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
Spanish and ESL Professor
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS (UDLAP)
Puebla, MEXICO
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Deliver engaging Spanish and ESL courses to college students, faculty, and staff.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching English as a second language.
- Attended faculty meetings on a regular basis for updates regarding school policies and procedures.
- Instructed ESL students in reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, conversation and other language skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking among ESL students by posing thought-provoking questions during lectures.
- Evaluated textbooks and other supplementary materials prior to use in class.
- Assessed student progress through periodic testing and evaluation.
ESL Professor
UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE PUEBLA
Puebla, MEXICO
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Facilitate English language acquisition for future professionals in school of medicine and law
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching English as a second language.
- Created an interactive environment in the classroom by encouraging participation from all students during discussions and lessons.
- Developed assessment tools such as rubrics and quizzes used to measure student understanding of course content.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction as appropriate.
- Provided feedback to ESL students on their performance in class.
- Instructed ESL students in reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, conversation and other language skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking among ESL students by posing thought-provoking questions during lectures.
Instructor of Conversational Spanish
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
East Peoria, IL
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.
- Provided feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers or lab reports.
- Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
Spanish Professor
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Peoria, IL
11.1993 - 01.1994
- Spanish lecturer for all faculties.
- Evaluated student performance through written tests, oral presentations, and projects.
- Facilitated discussion groups about topics related to Hispanic culture and history.
- Provided feedback on student assignments based on established criteria.
- Encouraged open dialogue between students from different backgrounds regarding diverse perspectives on Hispanic culture.
- Engaged students by using a variety of materials including videos, audio recordings, textbooks, online resources.
- Reviewed existing literature related to Spanish linguistics and culture.
Education
Doctoral Degree in Education, Ed.D (in Progress) - Leadership and Organization & IME
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, USA05-2026
Masters - Applied Linguistics
Universidad de las Américas
Puebla, MEXICO01.2000
B.A. - Communications
Universidad de las Américas
Puebla, MEXICO01.1992
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Language instruction
- Cultural competency
- Program management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Computer proficiency
- Organization and time management
- Leadership and supervision
- Training and development
- Remote work availability
Accomplishments
- Student visitor for Yale University for outstanding pronunciation and proficiency in the Spanish Language.
- Award from The National Association of Professional Women for Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to the Profession.
- Outstanding Foreign Language Teacher of the year Award from San José State University.
- Honored from 'Who's Who Among most outstanding America's Teachers'.
- Alumni Pride for the University of Las Americas-Puebla, Mexico. Published in the annual magazine on 02/2008.
- Represented Spanish community by writing articles in local newspaper (Catholic Post-Peoria, IL).
- Winner of Mary Street Jenkins Foundation National Scholarship given to the highest academic student to enter the University of the Americas-Puebla (UDLAP).
Publications & Conferences
- The Politics of Care, Graduate Student Conference at UC Santa Cruz, 05/2023, Lecture on 'The Right to Access Resources, and Healing, for the Latinx, and Hispanic Community, in Higher Education'.
- SI theory, to be published, 09/2024, Creator and author of the 'SI' theory & textbook (copyright pending) for beginning learners of Spanish.
- Latin America Culture, lecture for the Campus Ministry Leadership Program in the Diocese of San Jose, 2005
- The Importance of Bilingual Education, Lecture for The Mexican Association of English Teachers, MEXTESOL Annual Conference, 1999
- Continuous Assessment, Lecture at The Mexican Association of English Teachers, MEXTESOL Annual Conference, 1999
- Book Review of 'Bilingualism' by Susan Romain, National Mexican Teachers of English as a Second Language, MEXTESOL Biannual Journal, 1999
Extra Curricular Professional Experience
- Spanish & English / English Spanish translator, 1998, Present
- Secretary of The Mexican Association of English Teachers (MEXTESOL), 1998, 1999, Puebla, MEXICO
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder and Co-owner, Spanish & ESL Instructor
Spanish & ESL Institute "VIVE La EXPERIENCIA"
01.2011 - Current
Spanish Instructor
SANTA CLARA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT EDUCATION
01.2011 - 01.2018
Reading, and Writing Development Professor
DEVRYUNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 01.2011
Spanish Culture Lecture
MENLO COLLEGE
01.2008 - 05.2008
MELLIE Spanish Editor
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 04.2002
Foreign Language Department Chair and Spanish Teacher
SAINT LAWRENCE ACADEMY
01.2001 - 01.2010
Spanish and ESL Professor
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS (UDLAP)
01.1997 - 01.2001
ESL Professor
UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE PUEBLA
01.1995 - 01.1999
Spanish Professor
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
11.1993 - 01.1994
Instructor of Conversational Spanish
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
01.1993 - 01.1998
Doctoral Degree in Education, Ed.D (in Progress) - Leadership and Organization & IME
University of San Francisco
Masters - Applied Linguistics
Universidad de las Américas
B.A. - Communications
Universidad de las Américas
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