LAUREN HETROVICZ
66 George Street
Department of Hispanic Studies
College of Charleston
[email protected]
EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________________
August 2011Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, Certificate in SLATE (Second Language Acquisition and Teacher
Present
Education), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (coursework complete; degree incomplete)
May 2014
M.A. in Teaching of English as a Second Language with TESL certificate, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 2011
M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 2008
B.A. in Spanish and Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SUPERVISING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________
August 2015Adjunct Professor of Spanish, Department of Hispanic Studies, College of Charleston, SC
Present
● Teach technology-enhanced language courses at beginning through advanced levels.
● Plan lessons and assignments, lead all class discussion sessions, grade papers and exams,
hold office hours, monitor student attendance and academic progress.
August 2009May 2015
Teaching Assistant of Spanish, Department of Spanish, University of Illinois
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August 2013May 2015
Teaching Assistant of English as a Second Language (ESL), University of Illinois
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August 2012May 2014
Teach technology-enhanced language courses at beginning through advanced levels.
Plan lessons and assignments, lead discussion sections, grade papers and exams, hold
office hours, monitor student attendance and academic progress.
Teach technology-enhanced ESL academic English writing courses at undergraduate and
graduate levels
Plan lessons and assignments, contribute to curriculum development projects
Evaluate student assignments, research papers and presentations
Attend level meetings to collaborate on course development and lesson planning
Hold office hours, monitor student attendance and academic progress, address students’
concerns, maintain online grade book
Attend professional development seminars within the ESL program
Observe multiple ESL instructors each semester to learn new pedagogical techniques
Course Coordinator of Spanish 141 (Introduction to Spanish Grammar), University of Illinois
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Served as coordinator and instructor of Introduction to Spanish Grammar, a course with
an average enrollment of 220 students per semester
Assisted fourth-semester Basic Language Supervisor with program and curriculum
development, and prepared materials (syllabus, calendar, exams, in-class activities)
Configured and maintained online course management system (Blackboard) and online
platforms (McGraw-Hill Connect and Cengage iLrn)
Participated in annual orientation and ongoing training of teaching assistants, conducted
class observations, and provided feedback to instructors
Addressed students’ and instructors’ concerns, and ensured proper conflict resolution
January-May 2013
Course Creator and Instructor, Preparation Course for the General Education Development
(GED) Exam, GED Mexico-Illinois Program, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Urbana, IL
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Created and taught in Spanish a new grammar-reading-writing course for the preparation
of the Spanish Language Exam on the GED Test
Taught a student demographic of adult Latino immigrants aiming to attain an adult
secondary school certificate in Spanish language, reading and writing
Maintained contact with the program supervisor for updates on student progress
COURSES TAUGHT__________________________________________________________________________________
● College of Charleston: courses taught as main instructor:
Linguistics 101 Introduction to Language (Fall 2017)
Spanish 101
Beginning Spanish I (Fall 2015)
Spanish 190
Elementary Spanish I (Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017)
Spanish 200
Elementary Spanish II (Spring 2016)
Spanish 202
Intermediate Spanish (Fall 2015, Spring 2017)
Spanish 313
Spanish Composition (Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017)
Spanish 314
Spanish Conversation (Spring 2017)
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University of Illinois: courses taught as main instructor:
ESL 115:
Principles of Academic Writing for Undergraduate Students (Spring 2014)
ESL 500:
English for Oral Communication for Graduate Students (Spring 2015)
ESL 501:
Introduction to Academic Writing for Graduate Students (Fall 2013, Fall 2014)
Spanish 122:
Intensive Elementary Spanish (Fall 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010, Spring
2011, Summer 2011)
Spanish 103:
Intermediate Spanish (Spring 2010, Summer 2012)
Spanish 141:
Intro to Spanish Grammar (Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2013*, Spring
2014) *Pilot section with new textbook and online platform initiated course-wide
Spring 2014
Spanish 200:
Readings in Hispanic Texts (Fall 2012, Summer 2013*, Summer 2014, Spring 2015)
*Pilot section with fully-online content subsequently initiated course-wide Fall 2013
Spanish 204:
Practical Review of Spanish (Fall 2014)
Spanish 228:
Spanish Composition (Fall 2014)
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University of Illinois: courses taught as discussion section leader:
Spanish 252:
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (Spring 2012)
Spanish 309:
Oral Varieties of Spanish (Fall 2011)
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University of Illinois: courses taught for children:
Spanish Teacher, University Language Academy for Children (ages 4-11) (Summer 2012)
PUBLICATIONS_____________________________________________________________________________________
Stillwell, K., & Hetrovicz, L. (2013) The Standardizations of Catalan: Latin to present day. Studies
in the Linguistic Sciences: Illinois Working Papers, 68-86.
HONORS AND AWARDS______________________________________________________________________________
March 2017
Nominated for ExCEL Faculty of the Year Award in the School of Languages, Cultures and World
Affairs, College of Charleston
April 2016
Honorary Member, National Hispanic Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi, College of Charleston
April 2012
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, UIUC
Various
UIUC Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students:
Fall 2009*, Spring 2010*, Fall 2010*, Spring 2011*, Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012,
Summer 2012*, Fall 2012* Fall 2013*, Spring 2014*, Summer 2014*, Fall 2014*, Spring 2015*
(*Additionally rated as outstanding - top 10% of all UIUC faculty)
GRANTS FOR RESEARCH AND PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT__________________________________________
April 2016
Teaching, Learning, & Technology Grant (for research materials purchase), College of Charleston
April 2016
Liberal Arts and Sciences Grant ($1500), College of Charleston
CERTIFICATES______________________________________________________________________________________
January 2016
Certified Public High School Teacher, American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence
April 2012
Teacher Scholar Certificate, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, UIUC
April 2011
Graduate Teacher Certificate, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, UIUC
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT_______________________________________________________
Spring 2015
Created three new lessons for the ESL 500 curriculum (Oral and Written Communication –
for graduate students): PIE+C Structure; Introduction to Source Synthesis; Source Synthesis
in Academic English Essays. Created an instructor answer key for the unit #2 project.
Fall 2014
Created two new lessons for ESL 501 (Introduction to Academic Writing – for graduate
students): Summarizing in Academic Papers; Paraphrasing and Quoting to Avoid Plagiarism.
Spring 2014
Created ESL honor’s project contract for honors students in the ESL program, and developed
ESL 115 answer keys for multiple tasks in the course curriculum
Fall 2013
Organized ESL academic assignments for the ESL 501 program on ESL grammar and academic
English writing strategies as derived from Bedford/St. Martin Writer’s Help website
Spring 2013
Spanish 200 (Readings in Hispanic Texts) Course Co-Creator, University of Illinois
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Created original materials for the creation of a new course in both online and hybrid
versions
Collaborated with the course supervisor and a Professor in logistical decisions regarding
the syllabus, course design, class discussions, and final projects
As the main instructor, piloted the new course in Summer 2013 and reported needed
changes, general concerns, and final student feedback to course supervisor
Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Designed and executed five “Profesor Virtual” grammar-teaching videos incorporated into
the Spanish 141 online curriculum (Introduction to Spanish Grammar), UIUC
Summer 2011
Developed communicative activities for the McGraw-Hill Experience Spanish textbook
implemented in Spanish 122 & 103 (Intensive Elementary & Intermediate Spanish), UIUC
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS_______________________________________________________________________
Paper Presentations
April 2013
Hetrovicz, L. & Stillwell, K. “The Standardizations of Catalan”, Illinois Language and Linguistics
Society (ILLS) Conference
Poster Presentations
February 2015
May 2012
Hetrovicz, L. “Efficiency and Fairness: Teacher Tips for Student Groupings and Teamwork”, ESL
Colloquium, UIUC
Hetrovicz, L. “Inalienable Possession Constructions in Spanish Heritage Speaker and Second
Language Learner Production and Comprehension” SLATE Graduate Research Symposium UIUC
Conference Attendance
March 2017
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics: SECOL, College of Charleston, SC
October 2012
Bilingualism Forum, University of Illinois at Chicago
August 2012
Linguistic Impoliteness and Rudeness (LIAR III), Conference Chair, UIUC
Workshop Attendance
January 2015
August 2014
January 2014
August 2013
August 2011
August 2009
English Placement Test (EPT) training and calibration for written and oral exams, UIUC
Graduate Academy for College Teaching, Pre-Semester ESL TA Training Week, UIUC
English Placement Test (EPT) training and calibration for written and oral exams, UIUC
Graduate Academy for College Teaching, Pre-Semester ESL TA Training Week, UIUC
Graduate Student Writing Across the Curriculum Seminar, UIUC
Graduate Academy for College Teaching, Pre-Semester Spanish TA Training Week, UIUC
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS_____________________________________________________________________________
August 2013-May 2014 Member of Provost and Graduate College Student Advisory Board
● Provide feedback on programs and initiatives directed by the Graduate College and Provost
● Share ideas to enhance the experience of fellow graduate students at UIUC
August 2011-May 2013 President of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Graduate Organization (SIPGO), UIUC
● Evaluated needs of all graduate students in the Department of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese
● Coordinated meetings with Department Head and other faculty to resolve concerns
● Planned social events and conduct fundraising activities for philanthropy
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPATION__________________________________________________
August-December 2007 UIUC Fall Study Abroad Program in Verona, Italy
August-December 2006 UIUC Fall Study Abroad Program in San Jose, Costa Rica
June 2006
UIUC Summer Study Abroad Program in Shanghai and Beijing, China
January 2005
UIUC Winter Study Abroad Program in Bombay, India
TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________________
Spring 2015-Present
The Reading Group, translations of quarterly flyers for non-for-profit learning center, Urbana, IL
June 2015
Zero Waste Guide: Hosting a Zero Waste Event at the Forest Preserves of Cook County,
document translated from English to Spanish for the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
and the Forest Preserve of Cook County
July 2014
La untilización de la huella en paisaje, book chapter translated from Spanish to English for
Professor Sara Bartumeus, Department of Architecture at the University of Illinois and
Professor at the School of Architecture of Valles, Barcelona
January 2013
Pensar en la comunicación en Latinoamérica, book chapter translated from Spanish to
English for Professor Jesús Martín-Barbero of la Universidad del Valle, Colombia
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________
Summer 2016
Research assistant and data coder for Dr. Pérez-Núnez at the College of Charleston
January 2015
English Placement Test Oral Exam Evaluator (On Campus), UIUC
Fall 2014
Member of the Plagiarism Prevention Committee, ESL Writing Program, UIUC
July 2014
English Placement Test Oral Exam Evaluator (Online), UIUC
June 2014
English Placement Test Oral Exam Evaluator (On Campus), UIUC
January 2014
English Placement Test Oral Exam Evaluator (On Campus), UIUC
Summer 2010
Head Counselor, International Teen Tour Month, Barcelona, American Collegiate Adventures
Summer 2009
Morgan Stanley Financial Investment Spanish Translator, The Curry Group, Barrington, IL
LANGUAGES_______________________________________________________________________________________
English (native speaker)
Spanish (near-native proficiency)
SERVICE___________________________________________________________________________________________
March 2017
Presentation Chair at Southeastern Conference on Linguistics: SECOL, College of Charleston, SC
March 2016
Linguistics faculty table member at World Cultures Fair, College of Charleston, SC
March 2013
Volunteer Event Organizer, Second Annual SIP Graduate Open House, UIUC
May 2012
Volunteer, Barcelona Year Abroad Program 40th Anniversary, UIUC
March 2012
Fall 2011
Volunteer Event Organizer, First Annual SIP Graduate Open House, UIUC
Intensive English Institute Conversation Partner
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________
China
January 2011 (2 weeks), June 2006 (4 weeks)
Costa Rica
January 2009 (2 weeks), Fall 2006 (5 months)
Cuba
March 2017 (1 week)
Egypt
December 2007 (1 week)
England
June 2014 (1 week), July 2011 (1 week), June 2004 (1 week)
France
June 2014 (1 week), June 2010 (2 weeks), November 2007 (1 week), June 2004 (1 week)
Germany
June 2014 (1 week), July 2011 (1 week), October 2007 (1 week)
Greece
November 2007 (2 weeks)
India
January 2011 (1 week), December 2006 (4 weeks)
Ireland
December 2007 (1 week), August 2007 (1 week)
Italy
July 2012 (2 weeks), Fall 2007 (4 months)
Mexico
December 2013 (2 weeks)
Netherlands
June 2013 (1 week)
Norway
June 2014 (1 week)
Peru
December 2010 (1 month)
Portugal
June 2013 (1 week)
Spain
May 2017 (3 months), June 2016 (1 month) December 2014 (1 month), June 2014 (2 months),
May 2013 (3 months) June 2012 (2 months), June 2011 (1 month) January 2011 (1 month), July
2010 (1 month)
Thailand
January 2011 (2 weeks)