About Me

I conduct interdisciplinary, epistemic research on linguistic variations in student writing and use these variations as sources to assess the benefits and drawbacks of multilingual large-language models in education. My projects involve collaborating with educators, data analysts, and stakeholders to gather and analyze authentic translanguaging data, developing strategies to engage bi/multilingual teachers and learners, and bridging language and science with artificial intelligence.

I've had the pleasure of mentoring Spanish educators across 20 school districts in the Madison, WI area, enhancing teacher development and training. Additionally, I've implemented Spanish pedagogy through both virtual platforms and in-person sessions, reaching over 100 elementary students in before- and after-school programs. I'm passionate about fostering language growth and creating pathways for linguistic development.

One of my most rewarding teaching experiences was creating an immersive, engaging environment that advanced English learning for K-6  students in Galicia, Spain. I led activities focused on oral comprehension and conversational practice, designing both interactive and hands-on materials tailored to emergent bilingual learners. This role enabled me to apply learning analytics and utilize platforms like Canvas LMS and Google Classroom to foster meaningful learning experiences for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.