Position Title
WRaCS Doctoral Student | Hispanic Linguistics
I am an Ecuadorian professional with a background in pedagogy and psychology, deeply passionate about teaching my native language and sharing my culture and identity. My international travel throughout Hispanic America, volunteer work, and professional experience have shaped a global perspective that drives my commitment to transformative language education. I firmly believe that education is a powerful catalyst for opening doors, creating opportunities, and fostering both personal and societal growth.
Teaching Experience:
Spanish Teaching Assistant at Gettysburg College PA.
Lecturer SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish at Gettysburg College, PA.
Why did you choose the DE in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies?
I believe writing is a powerful tool for building linguistic confidence, affirming identity, and empowering individuals through language. I want to design and implement projects that explore how writing can strengthen linguistic identity, particularly for heritage and Indigenous students.
- B.A., Education and Minor in Psychology - San Francisco de Quito University, School of Social Studies and Humanities, Quito – Ecuador
- M.A., Educational Psychology - University of Alcala, School of Education CUNIMAD, Madrid - Spain
- UC Davis Graduate Studies's 2025-2026 Provost First-year Fellowship.
- San Francisco de Quito University, 2012-2016 Cum Laude Honor.
- Multicultural and Interdisciplinary Language Acquisition.
- Raciolinguistics and Linguicide of Spanish Indigenous Languages.
- Second language Acquisition/Indigenous and Heritage language acquisition.
- Heritage Language writing and Cultural Identity Recognition.
- Linguistic trauma