RÉSUMÉ
Education
I studied Pedagogy at the Universidad Nacional Pedagógica de Honduras with a focus on second language acquisition (English). I also have a certificate in dance from the National School of Dance in Honduras where I trained in Ballet, Modern dance, Jazz, Tap and traditional dances of the region. In 2015 I earned my MA in Spanish from Southern Illinois University.
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AWARD
Mnemea Award for Outstanding Artists. JCI Chapter Tegucigalpa. 2010.
March 2016 – October 2017
NEWS ANCHOR - LA RAZA RADIO STATION
Selected and analyzed news stories to be broadcasted in the morning show "El Perico y La Cotorra" and in the afternoon news section. Interviewed artists, politicians and community organizers.
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Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - HISPANIC RESOURCE CENTER SIUC
Coordinated the Hispanic Heritage Month which reached 2000 people in the community of Southern Illinois. Helped with several activities and programs in CIE.
2011 - 2014
TEACHING ASSISTANT - SPANISH DEPARTMENT SIUC
Fully in charge of teaching elementary Spanish. Received excellent reviews each semester.
2010 - 2011
ACADEMIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR - COOPERATIVA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Coordinated the design of informal learning program. Launched the Cooperative’s educational magazine. Improved ties with the members through community projects.
2007 - 2011
PRESIDENT - AGALTA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Advanced the strategy, development and execution of artistic projects. Created and implemented the association’s management infrastructure.
2006 - 2009
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR - UNITEC (CAMPUS CEUTEC)
Designed the EFL Curriculum and the proficiency test. Surpassed the Department’s goal of increasing enrollment by 50%. Coordinated the development of lesson plans and materials. Provided guidance to students on academic goals and educational issues.
2003 - 2006
CONSULTANT - VARIOUS
Designed the EFL curriculum for several institutions. Trained more than 500 English and school instructors.
2001 - 2003
REGIONAL MANAGER - HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS
Promoted to Regional Manager after 6 months of teaching. Increased enrollment by 75%.
DIRECTOR (2000-2004) - BOARD MEMBER (1998-2004)
CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER - DANZA LIBRE FOUNDATION
Created and co-organized the first International dance festival in Honduras. Created the first Dance Resource Center. Co-created the first Clinic for Dancers. Coordinated the administrative and academic organization of the dance school.
1995 - 2003
OTHER AFFILIATIONS
* Galleta Theater Group – Co-founder.
* Pablo Neruda Foundation – Secretary.
* Literary Workshop Casa Tomada (under the direction of poet Jose Luis Quezada) – Member.
* Xibalbay Cultural E-Magazine – Founder.
* PaisPoesible Magazine – Editor of the dance section.
PUBLICATIONS
* Making America Great Again: In Search Of A New Hero. Read at the KFLC Conference, University of Kentucky. 2016.
* Alonso Quijano: A Manifold Quijada or Quesada. Read at the KFLC Conference, University of Kentucky. 2014.
* Poem: Untitled. Poetas Sin Sofá Magazine #4, Spain. 2014.
* Poem: Diálogos Sacros IX. Centro de Estudios Poéticos Anthology, Spain. 2003.
* El Cuerpo Es PoesÃa. Caxa Real Newspaper, Honduras. 2003.
* History Of Academic Dance in Honduras. Presented at the International Dance Festival, Honduras. 2002.
* Dance Schools in Tegucigalpa. PaisPoesible Magazine, Honduras. 2000.
* 5,6,7 y ... PaisPoesible Magazine, Honduras. 2000.