Northwestern UniversityAssistant Professor of Instruction in Spanish
Sep. 2007 - Aug. 2019• Crafted, executed and evaluated an innovative departmental program featuring writing workshops, securing $5000 in grant funding for needs analysis and data-driven impact assessment, and culminating in national conference presentations on best practices • Spearheaded curriculum enhancements as course coordinator for the largest Spanish course (Intermediate Spanish, 35 sections), encompassing content creation, assessment planning, and performance evaluations; led a team of 14 instructors, achieving aligned instruction with a 90% learner retention rate • Implemented scenario-based training solutions to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention • Integrated emerging educational technology solutions informed by research in second language acquisition and language pedagogy to enhance learning outcomes • Streamlined learning technologies and optimized operational efficiency by leading the transition from paper to digital assessments, resulting in a 15% reduction in administrative time and training-related costs • Managed online testing logistics for 4,500+ student assessments annually, ensuring data integrity and accurate record-keeping • Facilitated the implementation of a cost-effective curriculum solution used across multiple courses, driving a 75% reduction in end-user course expenses while enhancing content relevance