Yolanda E

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1986-present	Spanish 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251 – Beginning, intermediate, advanced Spanish language course—Spanish grammar, conversation, composition, literature, culture and civilization—Grossmont College
1983-present	Intensive Language Study Program—Spanish for Educators and Professionals T.P.R. conversation, grammar and culture—Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Bilingual Education Competencies—Theory, Methodology and Culture
Summer 1987	Grossmont in Madrid—Spanish 221, 250, and 251 Spanish literature, culture and conversation and tour guide Colegio Mayor Chaminade—Universidad Complutense de Madrid
1984-1986	Spanish 101 and 102—grammar, conversation and reading Foreign Language Department San Diego Mesa Community College
1986	Spanish for the Bilingual Teacher—Spanish grammar, conversation, composition, bilingual methodology and culture University of California San Diego Extension
1986	Chicano Literature—Introduction to literary criticism San Diego Mesa Community College
Summer 1986 1985	Summer Study in Spain—Intensive Language Study Program Organized program abroad: curriculum and course design, Spanish grammar and structure through conversation and tour guide Colegio Mayor Chaminade—Universidad Complutense de Madrid
1982-1985	Spanish Literature 10, 25, 50—grammar review, composition, introduction to literary criticism. Department of Literature, University of California, San Diego
Summer 1982 1981 1980	U.C.S.D. Summer Language Program in Spain—grammar, conversation, literature, composition, culture and tour guide. Department of Linguistics, University of California, San Diego Colegio Mayor Chaminade—Universidad Complutense de Madrid
1982	Literature and Society: The Contemporary Latin American Short Story in translation. Department of Literature. University of California, San Diego.
1982	Chinese Literature in translation: Short Stories from 1919-1949. Department of Literature, University of California, San Diego
1980-1984	English as a Second Language—conversation and adult basic education beginning, advanced-beginning and intermediate Montgomery Adult School
1979-1983	Linguistics 31, 32, 33, 34—Beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish: conversation, reading, Total Physical Response Department of Linguistics, University of California, San Diego
1979	H.I.L.T. Pilot ESL Program—English for children and adults in the San Ysidro community—LAU Center, San Diego State University
1978-1986	H.I.L.T. (High Intensity Language Training) for Educators Spanish grammar, conversation, literature, and bilingual theory Levels 0, I, II, III—Chula Vista City School District San Diego County Department of Education
ASSESSMENT TRAINING
1996	OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) Tester Training Workshop ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
1992	F.S.I. Training—Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies University of California, San Diego
1980	F.S.I. (Foreign Service Institute) - U.S. Dept. of State Official Evaluator for Spanish University of California San Diego
PUBLIC LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
1998 1997 1994 1993	“Articulation Transfer Model” —Presentation CCCFLC (California Community College Foreign Language Council) Conference San Diego “Articulation Transfer Model” —Presentation Foreign Language Advisory Council “Strategies, Activities and Techniques in Language Teaching” for ESL Instructors—Southwestern College “Integrating the Communicative Approach in Language Teaching” San Diego City College
1992	“Creating a Communicative Context through Visuals and Props” Intensive Language Study Program
1990	“Using all Senses to Teach Language”—Grossmont College
1990	“Visuals as Aids in Language Teaching”—Grossmont College
1985-1989	“Language Acquisition and Active Teaching: Theory and Practice” Teacher workshop—Sweetwater Union High School District
1987	“Visuals and Props as Language Teaching Tools” Guest Lecture—Department of Hispanic and Classical Languages University of Houston
1985	“Bilingual Theory and Methodology” Teacher inservice—Sweetwater Union High School District
1983	“H.I.L.T.—New Methodology in Language Teaching” C.A.B.E. (California Association of Bilingual Education) Anaheim Convention Center
1982	“Chicano Literary Criticism”—N.A.C.S. (National Association of Chicano Studies) Annual Conference, University of Arizona, Tempe
1981	“Heart of Aztlán: histórico y ahistórico” National Association of Chicano Studies Annual Conference University of California, Riverside
1979	“La Función del Mito: Nambé—Year One Modern Language Association Conference, San Francisco, California
1979	“Literatura y Sociedad: Generaciones y Semblanzas” National Association of Chicano Studies Annual Conference Colorado College, Colorado Springs
SPECIAL PROJECTS
2002 1988-1997 1995 1991 1990-2001	“Teaching for Reading and Writing Proficiency” – Chantal Thompson Workshop organizer- Grossmont College Spanish in Real-Life Conversation—Special Project Spanish 199 Coordinating and placement of Spanish language students as teacher’s aids in Bilingual Classrooms—Grossmont College Spanish Language Videos for Children—wrote, developed and made a series of twelve language videos to be transmitted by satellite throughout the United States EMG (Educational Management Group) Phoenix, Arizona “The Natural Approach” – Tracy Terrel Workshop organizer – Grossmot College Hiring Committee - Full-time positions in E.S.L., Counseling, Spanish (5), French and German—Grossmont College
1990	Soviet Black Experience in Humanities—Conference organizer Grossmont College
1990	Latina Leadership Regional Conference—“Empowering our Future” Conference organizer—Grossmont College
1989	Development of 1,000 visuals to be used as aids in the language classroom Training of 40 college instructors in their use—Grossmont College
1988	Study Tour to Guanajuato, Mexico—Spring Break Language instruction, organization of cultural excursions and accommodations Intensive Language Study Program
1977	University of California San Diego Community Survey “Attitudes towards Bilingual Education Programs in South San Diego”
1977	Research Assistant—“The Relationship between Cognitive Operation Competencies and Computation Achievement” University of California, San Diego
1976	Sociolinguistic Survey of “Language Varieties of Elementary School Children in Southern California,” University of California, San Diego
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
2001-2002 2001-2002 1997 1991 1990 1989 1983-present	Arabic, Japanese and Russian Associate of Arts Degree Majors Proposed and obtained approval—Grossmont College Arabic 196 A-B-C-D, Arabic 250, Arabic 251, Russian 196 A-B-C-D, Japanese 196 A-B-C- -Developed, proposed and obtained approval- Grossmont College C.S.L.E. (Community Service Learning Experience) Spanish 196 A-B-C-D Developed, proposed and obtained approval—Grossmont College Japanese 250, Japanese 251, Arabic 121, Arabic 220, Arabic 221 Developed, proposed and obtained approval—Grossmont College Japanese 220, Japanese 221 Developed, proposed and obtained approval—Grossmont College Arabic 120 Developed, proposed and obtained approval—Grossmont College Development of all courses (beg, to advanced), establishing language proficiency criteria and exams—University of San Diego Continuing Education and Intensive Language Study Program

ADMINISTRATIVE
2001-2002 1999-2000 1995 1993 1990-1991	Department Chair—Foreign Language Department, Grossmont College Eight languages / sixty-three foreign language instructors. Responsible for overseeing department President- Latino Association of Grossmont-Cuyamaca College Accreditation EvaluationTeam Member – Cañada College ACCJC (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior) Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation EvaluationTeam Member – Saddleback College ACCJC (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior) Western Association of Schools and Colleges Assigned Time Task Force Member—Grossmont College
1989-1992	Department Chair—Foreign Language Department, Grossmont College Responsible for the administration of a seven language, fifty member department
1989-1990	Founder/President of Latino Association of Grossmont-Cuyamaca College
1989-1990	Coordinator—Development of Visual Aids for Foreign Languages Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Foundation Grant
1989-present	Academic Senate—Grossmont College
1983-present	Director and Sole Propietor—Intensive Language Study Program Budget, payroll, selection of personnel, evaluation, training preparation of instructional material and organization of cultural excursions
1979-1980	Advisory Committee of Women Students’ Needs University of California, San Diego
1978	Assessor for the Commission of Teacher Preparation and Licensing Review of the Teacher Education Program, U.C. San Diego
1977	Assessor for the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing Review of the M.A. Bilingual Program, San Diego State University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2000 1999 1999 1998 1995	Fundraiser for GCCCD Adjunct Faculty member to defray medical expenses Bilingual Education Task Force—Chula Vista Elementary School District Chicano Park Day—Organized a children’s face painting and art activity booth Latino Association of Grossmont Cuyamaca College Holiday Basket for East County Family—organizer Latino Association of Grossmont Cuyamaca College
1992	East County Friendship Festival —set up booth and organized food sales Latino Association of Grossmont Cuyamaca College
1991	Chicano Park Day—organized food sale Latino Association of Grossmont Cuyamaca College
PUBLICATIONS
“Generaciones y Semblanzas,” Contemporary Chicano Fiction, Veron Lattin, Ed. Bilingual Review Press, SUNY, Binghamton, N.Y., 1986.
“La Función del Mito: Nambé-Year One” Maize Vol. 4, No. 3-4, Spring/Summer 1981.
“Literatura y Sociedad: Análisis de Generaciones y Semblanzas” La Palabra Vol. 1, No. 2, Fall 1979.
Translation (Short Stories) Requisa Treinta y dos: Colección de Cuentos. Edited by Rosaura Sánchez. Chicano Monograph Series, University of California, San Diego, 1979.
TRAVEL ABOARD
México, Guatemala, Honduras, Panamá, Brazil, Argentina, Perú, Uruguay, Cuba, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, England, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Holland, Belgium and Morocco.

EDUCATION
December 1993	A.B.D. (all but dissertation) in Spanish Literature Spanish Section, Department of Literature University of California, San Diego
June 1983	C. Phil. (Candidate in Philosophy), Latin American and Chicano Literature Spanish Section, Department of Literature University of California, San Diego
June 1982	M.A. in Spanish Literature Spanish Section, Department of Literature University of California, San Diego
March 1977	B.A. in Latin American Literature,/Teacher Education Program Department of Literature and Teacher Education Program University of California, San Diego
HONORS AND AWARDS
1994 1992-1993 1991-1992 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1977-1981 1979-1977 1977 1973	Sabbatical Leave - Grossmont College “Outstanding Performance as a Teacher” - Grossmont College Kellogg Foundation Fellow—League of Innovation: Administrative Intern AAWCJC Woman of the Year Award “Hats Off to You”— Grossmont College Awarded the rank of Assistant Professor Excellence in Teaching Award, Grossmont College Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Foundation Grant Awarded tenure-Grossmont College San Diego Fellowship, U.C.S.D. International Education Research Grant, U.C.S.D. B.A. Degree with High Honors, U.C.S.D. California State Scholarship
CREDENTIAL
1984 1979	Community College Teaching Credential Life—Spanish California Teaching Life Credential—Multiple Subject Grades—Preschool, 1-12 and adult classes