World Languages Studio Coordinator & Technician
Willamette University, Salem, Or
Helped plan, actualize, and set-up the World Languages Studio as a cutting edge educational space and new home of the Language Learning Center.Actively coordinated the use of the World Languages Studio space. Worked closely with university faculty, administrators, and students to organize over 200 class visits per semester and at least one special event each week (guest speakers, special club events, etc.).Advised faculty on incorporating technology and the World Languages Studio into… Show more Helped plan, actualize, and set-up the World Languages Studio as a cutting edge educational space and new home of the Language Learning Center.Actively coordinated the use of the World Languages Studio space. Worked closely with university faculty, administrators, and students to organize over 200 class visits per semester and at least one special event each week (guest speakers, special club events, etc.).Advised faculty on incorporating technology and the World Languages Studio into their syllabi.Assisted the Language Learning Center’s director in overseeing the studio’s ten student staff members.Designed and implemented the “WLS Usage and Help History” form, a free online method for tracking occurrences and types of help provided by the studio using Google’s online Forms program.Specialized in training faculty and students on a wide variety of hardware (voice recorders, tablets) and software (online language environments, audio editors), and video production (both filming and editing). Pioneered the use of digital signage for advertising studio information (staff hours, resources), campus events (Spanish Film Festival, department events), and public service announcements (key deadlines, campus services).Served as the studio’s general technician and technology specialist. Show less