Outreach

Co-President and Treasurer of the Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Student Association (SpanPort GSA)
Rutgers University (2024-present)

  • Representing the Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Student Association at university meetings, serving as liaison between the graduate students and the university.
  • Planing and overseeing academic and cultural events, workshops, and seminars to foster community engagement.
  • Creating opportunities for networking and collaboration among graduate students.
  • Managing the association’s budget and allocating funds to events, projects, and initiatives.
  • Maintaining accurate records of expenses and financial reports.
  • Collaborating with fellow officers and committee members to achieve GSA goals.
  • Promoting events and initiatives within the graduate student community and beyond, using platforms such as GetINVOLVED.


    • Member of RU Bilingual
    Rutgers University (2022-present)

  • Providing English → Spanish translation services to local non-profits, social services organizations, and outreach initiatives through the Language Bank:
  • Providing English ↔︎ Spanish interpretation services to support bilingual communication needs.
  • Delivering research-based talks and presentations to families, children, and non-expert communities in order to promote the benefits of multilingualism:
  • Conducted a workshop on teaching languages to newcomers for the Board of Education Department in North Brunswick, NJ


    • President of METÁFORA: Arte, performance y creación en español
    Rutgers University (2023-2024)

  • Organized and planned 8 creative workshops and interdisciplinary events celebrating Hispanic, Portuguese, and Luso-Brazilian arts and cultures, to which 80+ people attended.
  • Collaborated with faculty, guest speakers, fellow students, and other organizations (RU Bilingual and Literary Studies in Spanish Organization to provide hands-on workshops and meaningful cultural experiences.
  • Managed the SpanPort Department Grant for Developing Cultural Projects (2022-2024), overseeing a budget of $500 to support materials and food expenses for workshops and events.
  • Coordinated logistics for all events, including room bookings, material preparation, food arrangements, and outreach to ensure smooth execution and engaging experiences.
  • Designed promotional materials and promoted events through marketing efforts in order to enhance visibility and grew event awareness within the Rutgers community.


    • Workshop Facilitator for iRISE
    Rutgers University (2023)

  • Facilitated an introductory workshop on experimental research through science, exploration, and innovation.
  • Introduced middle school students to eye-tracking technology and explained its applications in various fields, including language acquisition and marketing research.
  • Designed workshop materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, videos, and interactive activities to engage students and foster curiosity.


    • Secretary of METÁFORA: Arte, performance y creación en español
    Rutgers University (2022-2023)

  • Planned and executed 3 workshops as part of the Spanish Department’s cultural initiatives.
  • Conceived a creative writing contest to celebrate the World Book Day and Sant Jordi, and served as a judge for the contest.
  • Supported the president (Francisco Cantero Soriano) in event planning and logistics, contributing to the smooth execution of the workshops


    • Spanish Instructor
    Servei Solidari, Spain (2019-2020)

  • Taught Spanish to immigrants and refugees at A1.1 to A2.2 levels (CEFR), preparing students for the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (A2 citizenship exam).
  • Developed and adapted course materials based on students’ needs, interests, and the foundation’s objectives.
  • Fostered a multicultural and multilingual learning environment to enhance student engagement and success.
  • Applied Cooperative Learning Strategies (e.g., Kagan, Slavin) and studied their impact on this demographic.
  • Delivered online training to volunteer teachers on Cooperative Learning methods and their application in language classrooms, focusing on strategies for Spanish as a Foreign and a Second Language.
  • Presented practical applications based on my research in Cooperative Learning and classroom experiences from my master’s thesis and language teaching background.


    • Representative at Saló de l’Ensenyament
    Universitat de Barcelona, Spain (2018)

  • Represented the Languages and Literatures Departments from the University of Barcelona at Barcelona’s largest university student fair.
  • Provided detailed information about bachelor’s programs, answered questions from prospective students, and offered guidance on academic paths.
  • Engaged with a diverse audience to promote the university’s offerings and support student decision-making.