Position Title
Graduate Student in Spanish Linguistics
Position Title
Graduate Student in Spanish Linguistics
she/her
Sproul 120
Bio
Ecuadorian professional with a background in pedagogy and psychology, deeply passionate about teaching my native language, culture, and identity. I bring strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills developed through diverse educational settings. My academic background, international travel throughout Hispanic America, volunteer programs, and professional experiences have shaped a global perspective that fuels my commitment to transformative language education. I firmly believe that education is a powerful catalyst for opening doors, fostering opportunity, and driving both personal and societal growth.
Education and Degree(s)
- M.A., Educational Psychology-University of Alcala, School of Education CUNIMAD, Madrid, Spain
- B.A., Education and Minor in Psychology - San Francisco de Quito University, School of Social Studies and Humanities, Quito, Ecuador
Honors and Awards
- Cum Laude Honor, B.A. Education and Minor in Psychology at San Francisco de Quito University, 2012-2016
- UC Davis Provost Fellowship 2025-2026
Courses
- Spanish Teaching Assistant at Gettysburg College PA, 2020-2023
- SPAN 202:Intermediate Spanish 2 at Gettysburg College, 2021-2023
Research Interests & Expertise
- Research interests center on understanding how multicultural and interdisciplinary contexts influence language acquisition; integration of historical and sociocultural frameworks into curriculum design; and development of effective approaches for teaching
Publications
- Vivas Vaca, P. A. (2020). Implementation of a plan for teaching the importance of politics in education (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.