New York, New York, United States
I help people understand what bilingualism actually does (cognitively, culturally, professionally) so they can make better decisions about language in their lives and organizations. I'm a linguist and assistant professor at John Jay College (NYC), specializing in heritage language acquisition and bilingual program design. My work bridges research and practice: I study how bilingualism shapes cognition and identity, and I help institutions create programs that reflect how people actually use language. I write about bilingualism, AI in multilingual learning, and cognitive science on Substack, Psychology Today, and here on LinkedIn. I also consult with higher education institutions on bilingual program development. Right now, I'm researching how bilingualism shapes belonging and literacy in higher education, and helping institutions design programs that work for multilingual students. If you're thinking about bilingual education, AI in multilingual learning, or how bilingualism shapes the way people think and belong, let's connect.
Teaching: - Spanish 101, - Online Spanish 102, - Introduction to the study of language 261, - Advanced Composition and Introduction to Translation 326, - Medical Translation 486 - Advanced Translation 401 - Bilingualism in the Spanish Speaking World 363
-Teaching: S319 "Spanish for Health Care Personnel" (face to face and online), S450 "Computers and Translation" and S131 "First Semester Spanish" (online). -Advisor of the Spanish Club.
Lesson planning and teaching in Spanish 102 (beginner level, second semester)
English <> Spanish consecutive, simultaneous and whispering interpreting with social workers from the Indiana Department of Child Services.