Currently a Language Specialist and Foreign Language Instructor, I'm working toward a second Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid after studying a Master’s in Spanish Language & Literature from the University of South Florida, where I also taught a full academic year of Spanish courses. My Bachelor degree is in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Psychology/Neuroscience from the University of Mississippi.My core competencies include writing and academic research, bilingual English-Spanish proficiency, literary translations and editing, social and cognitive linguistics, and education with a focus on providing direct instruction and language proficiency evaluations.My diverse work experience reflects my commitment to fostering cultural understanding and communication excellence in professional settings. I'm a passionate person and lifelong learner absolutely committed to community success. I advocate the cultivation of global perspectives built on interdisciplinary values.Check out some of my featured posts to see me talk more casually :-)