RODOLFO VALDES-VASQUEZ, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Colorado State University
Department of Construction Management
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1584
[email protected] -- (970) 491-0278
Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Clemson University, 2011
M.S., Construction Science and Management, Clemson University, 2006
B.S., Civil Engineering, Technological University of Panama, 2000
Certifications
Teaching Certificate in Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, 2010
Concept Systems Facilitator, Concept Systems Incorporated, 2010
Project Leader Training, University of Texas at Dallas and Panama Canal Authority, 2007
Registered Engineer in Panama, 2000
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Colorado State University, 2012-present
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Clemson University, 2011-2012
Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, 2008-2011
Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Technological University of Panama, 2007-2008
Project Engineer and Safety Inspector, Experimental Engineering Center, 2006-2007
Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Technological University of Panama, 2000-2003
Assistant Engineer, A. Harris Engineers Consultants, 1999-2000
Honors and Distinctions
Fulbright-LASPAU Scholar, 2004-2006
Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship, Graduate School, Clemson University, 2011
Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE’s Journal of Professional issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 2012
GE Johnson Faculty Scholar, Department Construction Management, CSU, 2013-2014
ASCE ExCEEd Fellow, 2014
Funded Research
Strong, K. and Valdes-Vasquez, R. (Co-PI). Best Practices for Debris Removal, CDOT, $44,000,
2013-2014.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (PI) and Clevenger, C. College of Health and Human Sciences mini-grant, $8,000,
2013-2014.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Elliot, J. Trades Curriculum Development, GE Johnson, $20,000, 2013-2015.
Klotz, L. and Valdes-Vasquez, R. (Post-Doctoral Research Associate), CAREER: Modeling
Irrationalities of Designers To Support Their Decisions for Net-Zero Energy Buildings. Glenn Department of
Civil Engineering, Clemson University, $22,000, 2011-2012.
Klotz, L., Smail, T. and Valdes-Vasquez, R. (Post-Doctoral Research Associate), Resilient Homes Program,
Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, Clemson University, $19,000, 2011-2012.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (PI) and Klotz, L. Social Sustainability Considerations During Planning and Design: A
Framework of Processes for Construction Projects. SENACYT, $110,000, 2008-2011.
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Piper, C., Liska, R., Bausman, D. and Valdes-Vasquez, R. (Graduate Research Assistant), Clemson
Work Boot Productivity Study, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., CSM Department, Clemson University,
$5,000, 2008-2009.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (PI) The Correlation Between Safety Training Program Attributes and Safety Performance
Metrics for General Contractors in North and South Carolina. Fulbright, $40,000, 2005-2006.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (Co-PI), Hernandez, E. and Urena, C. and Harris, A. Evaluation of the Guidelines in
Designing of Pavements in Panama by the AASHTO Method. Technological University of Panama and
Derivados del Petroleo S.A., $5,000, 1999.
Other Research Experience
Principal Investigator
Incorporating Social Sustainability into Civil Engineering and Construction Management Education, 2009-Present.
Collaborators: Dr. Leidy E. Klotz and Dr. Lisa Benson from Clemson University, Dr. Annie Pearce
from Virginia Tech, and Dr. Caroline Clevenger from Colorado State University.
Guidelines for Creating Construction Safety Programs.
Sponsor: Construction Chamber of Panama, 2006-2007.
Advisor: Professor Felicia Rivera, M.S.
Research Assistant
The Road Inventory of the Pan-American Highway - Chiriqui Grande Project.
Sponsor: Department of Civil Engineering, Technological University of Panama, 2002-2003
Coordinators: Ivet Anguizola, M.S. and Angelino Harris, M.S.
Normalization and Certification of Labor Competence Pilot Project.
Sponsor: Technological University of Panama and Construction Chamber of Panama, 2002- 2003
Coordinator: Neida Blake, M.S.
Published Works
Refereed Journal Articles (* indicates graduate student)
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Clevenger, C. (2015). “Piloting Collaborative Learning Activities in a
Sustainable Construction Class.” Int. J. of Construction Education and Research, (ahead-of-print), 1-18.
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Lewis, A. M.*, & Strong, K. C. (2014). “Assessment of a System for Debris
Removal at High Speeds.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2440(1), 9-15.
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Klotz, L., Shealy, T.*, Lock, R., Godwin, A., Hazari, Z., and Potvin, G.
(2014). “Just like all the rest? College Students who Exhibit Pro-sustainability Attitudes and
Behaviors.” Journal of College Admissions, 225 (4), 16-26.
Lewis, A.*, Valdes-Vasquez, R., Clevenger, C., and Shealy, T.* (2014). “BIM Energy Modeling:
Case Study of a Teaching Module for Sustainable Design and Construction Courses.” The ASCE J.
of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Klotz, L. (2013). “Social Sustainability Considerations during Planning and
Design: A Framework of Processes for Construction Projects.” The ASCE Journal of Construction
Engineering and Management, 139(1), 80-89.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Klotz, L. (2013). “Using the Concept Mapping Method for Empirical Studies
in Construction Research.” The ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(10).
Cattano, C.*, Valdes-Vasquez, R., Plumblee, J.*, II, and Klotz, L. (2013). “Potential Solutions to
Common Barriers Experienced during the Delivery of Building Renovations for Improved Energy
Performance: Literature Review and Case Study.” J. Archit. Eng. 19 (3), Special Issue: Emerging
Trends of Sustainable Engineering, Design, and Construction, 164–167.
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Valdes-Vasquez, R., Blizzard, J., and Smith, A.* (2013). “Teaching Module - Design Charrette: An
Important Tool for the Development of Sustainable Construction Projects. Center for Sustainable
Engineering - Virtual Library.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Klotz, L. (2011). “Incorporating the Social Dimension of Sustainability
into Civil Engineering Education.” The ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and
Practice, 137(4), 189-197.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Klotz, L. (2010). “Considering Social Dimensions of Sustainability during
Construction Project Planning and Design.” The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural,
Economic and Social Sustainability, 6(6), 167-180.
Valdes, R. and Klotz, L. (2010). “Teaching module: Social dimensions of sustainability during
construction project design.” Center for Sustainable Engineering Virtual Library.
Refereed Proceedings (* indicates graduate student)
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Lewis, A.*, and Strong, K. (2014). “Assessment of a Rapid Debris Removal
System: Implications for Roadway Operations and Maintenance.” Compendium of the 93rd Annual
Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington DC, Jan 12-16.
Inguva, G.*, Lewis, A.*, Clevenger, C., and Valdes-Vasquez, R. (2014). Teaching Modules
Documenting the Development of a Center for Virtual Design and Construction. Proceedings of
BIM Academic Symposium, Washington DC, Jan 10.
Miller, M.*, Lopez del Puerto, C., Valdes-Vasquez, R., and Strong, K. (2014). “Comparative Analysis
between AIA and DBIA Contract Documents: AIA Document A295 and DBIA Document No.
535.” Proceedings of the 121st American Society for Engineering Education Conference,
Indianapolis, IN, June 15-18.
Nobe, M., Valdes-Vasquez, R., and Lewis, A*. (2013). “Management Education Practices as a Tool
to Increase Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Housing.” Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction
49nd Annual International Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Pearce, A. and Clevenger, C. (2012). “Teaching Social Sustainability in
Sustainable Construction and Infrastructure Courses: A Collaborative Approach.” The ASCE
Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, IN, May 21-23.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (2011). “Teaching Safety through Design using a Social Sustainability
Module.” Proceedings of the Annual CIB W099 Conference, Washington, D.C., August 24-26.
Cattano, C.*, Valdes-Vasquez, R. and Klotz, L. (2011). “Barriers to the Delivery of Building
Renovations for Improved Energy Performance: A Literature Review and Case Study.” The
ASCE Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction, Kansas City, MO,
March 23-25.
Papers presented/symposia/invited lectures/professional meetings/workshops
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (October, 2014). “Introduction to Sustainable Design and Construction in Costa
Rica.” Faculty Panel in the session What Can an Education Abroad Teach Our Future Leaders about
Sustainability? This panel was part of the International Colloquium on Global Environmental
Sustainability: Vision of Future Earth.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (September, 2014). “Sustainable Buildings – Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica.”
Panelist in the International Design Day; Shaping Our World Through Design being led organized
by the International Design Association.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (March, 2013 and October, 2014). “Video conference: Panamanian construction
practices.” Guest lecturer in the International Construction Practices Course being led by a team of
universities including Tsinghua, Tianjin, Indian Institute of Technology at Madras, University of
Calgary, and North Carolina State University.
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Valdes-Vasquez, R. (October, 2013). “Video conference: Social sustainability applications” Guest
lecturer in the Sustainable Construction Course taught by Dr. Emilia Kohlman Rabbani from the
Polytechnic School of Engineering of UPE, Recife, Pernambuco – Brazil.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (April, 2013). “Social sustainability framework: A series of processes for evaluating
infrastructure projects.” Engineering Sustainability 2013, Pittsburgh, PA.
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Nobe, M., and Lewis, A. (April, 2013). “Management education practices as a tool
to increase energy efficiency in low-income housing.” The 49th Associated School of Construction
International Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (October, 2012). “Opportunities to quantify social sustainability processes.” Science
behind Sustainability Quantification for Building and Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction
(S2QBIDEC). Workshop panelist, Fort Worth, TX.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (May, 2012). “Social sustainability considerations during planning and design: A
framework of processes for construction projects.” Construction Research Congress 2012, West
Lafayette, IN.
Valdes-Vasquez, R., Pearce, A., and Clevenger, C. (May, 2012). “Teaching social sustainability in
sustainable construction and infrastructure courses: A collaborative approach.” Construction
Research Congress 2012, West Lafayette, IN.
Valdes, R. (September, 2011). “Social sustainability in development of construction projects.” Guest
lecturer in Sustainable Construction (CE 456/656) taught by Dr. Leidy Klotz at Clemson University,
Sustainable Practices in Design and Construction (CON 476) taught by Dr. Caroline Clevenger at
Colorado State University, and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (BC 5144) taught by Dr. Annie
Pearce at Virginia Tech.
Valdes, R. (August, 2011). “Teaching safety through design using a social sustainability module.” CIB
W099 conference, Washington, D.C.
Valdes, R. (April, 2011). “Categorizing processes of social sustainability during the design phases of
construction projects.” Engineering Sustainability 2011, Pittsburgh, PA.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (April, 2011). “The implementation of a social sustainability teaching module: An
innovative approach used in a sustainable construction course.” The 47th Annual International
Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction, Omaha, NE.
Valdes, R. (March, 2011). “A framework for social sustainability during the design of construction
projects.” International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction, Kansas City, MO.
Valdes, R. (November, 2010). “Research experiences and concept mapping approach to build a
framework for social sustainability.” Guest lecturer in the Methods in Construction Research (CNST
5084) taught by Dr. Annie Pearce, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
Valdes, R. (April, 2010). “Research approach for developing a conceptual model for social
sustainability.” The Michael Horman Sustainable Construction Symposium, Blacksburg, VA.
Valdes, R. and Klotz, L. (January, 2010). “Integrating social aspects during the design of sustainable
projects.” The 6th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social
Sustainability, Cuenca, Ecuador.
Valdes-Vasquez, R. (September, 2009).”Introducing social aspects during the design of sustainable
projects.” The 2009 SACNAS National Conference: Improving the Human Condition for
Interdisciplinary Science, Dallas, TX.
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Teaching Experience
Department of Construction Management, Colorado State University, CO
Assistant Professor
 Sustainable Technology in Built Environments - CON 576 (Spring 2015)
 Estimating I – CON 265 (Fall 2012-present)
 Sustainable Practices in Design and Construction – CON 476 (Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014)
 Sustainable Building – CON 450 Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica (Winter Break 2014, 2015)
 Models of Disciplined Inquiry – CON 500 (Spring 2013, Spring 2014)
 Supervised College Teaching – CON 384/684 (Fall 2013-present)
 Thesis – CON 699 (Spring 2014-present)
Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, Clemson University, SC
Primary Instructor
 Capstone Design Project – Construction Portion (Spring and Fall 2011; Spring 2012)
 Research Processes for Civil Engineering (Fall 2011)
Course Development
 Develop and present a sequence of classes, assignments and assessments related to Social
Sustainability in construction projects in collaboration with Colorado State University and Virginia
Tech.
Teaching Assistant
 Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (Spring 2011)
 Sustainable Construction (Fall 2009; Fall 2010)
Civil Engineering Department, Technological University of Panama, Panama
Lecturer
January 2007 to April 2008
 Developed and taught the following graduate level courses:
- Construction Safety
- Project Management Applications
 Taught the following undergraduate engineering and construction courses:
- Construction Methods and Estimating
- Scheduling and Project Control
- Construction Project Economic Evaluation
- Dynamics
 Supported the Continuing Education Unit by teaching seminars on Construction Safety to working
professionals.
March 2000 to December 2003
 Taught the following undergraduate engineering and construction courses:
- Construction Methods and Estimating
- Scheduling and Project Control
- Construction Materials
- Structure I
- Surveying Labs
- Dynamics
- Statics
Advising
CM graduate advisees:
- Swaetha Jebackumar, 2014-present
- Evan Hughes, 2013-present
- Mark Gillaspie, 2014-present
- Thomas Hardy, 2014
- Anderson Lewis, 2012-2014
- Allison Smith, 2012-2013
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Committee member
- Shoaib Samandar (M.S.in Civil Engineering), North Carolina State University, 2014-present.
- Mike Rush (M.S. in Construction Management), 2014-present
- Kyle Keeler (M.S. in Construction Management), 2013-present.
- Ethan Mathern (M.S. in Civil Engineering), 2014.
- Haohang Wang (M.S. in Construction Management), 2013.
- Rayyan Alsamadani (Ph.D. in Civil Engineering), University of Colorado at Boulder, 2012-2013.
CE Undergraduate Degrees completed under my supervision
I served as a main advisor and committee member for more than 20 theses and professional practices
for undergraduate students in Panama from 2001 to 2003 and from 2006 to 2007. Professional
practices are composed of a six-month internship experience and a final report, which provides details
about student work and recommendations for improvement. These students work in public
institutions and private construction companies to gain professional experience and improve internal
process in these organizations. Following is a sample of the students whom I advised:
Student Name
Diomedes Cruz
Yanela Pimentel
Yarikel Agrazal
Karla Pombo
Katia Torrero
Jose Pardo
Dario Cadavid
Antonio Guido
Julio Lara
Raul Rios
Janina Camarena
Enrique Villalaz
Institution/Company
Panama Canal Authority
ProVivienda Group
NOVA Construction, S.A
Ripard Holding Corp.
Cemex – Panama
FIS (Social Investment Fund)
Panamanian Children, Women, and Family Dept.
Panama Canal Authority
Panama Canal Authority
COCIGE, S.A.
Intaco Panamá, S.A.
Panama Canal Authority
Timetable
08/2006 – 02/2007
07/2006 – 01/2007
05/2003 – 11/2003
04/2003 – 10/2003
11/2001 – 05/2002
01/2002 – 08/2002
12/2001 – 06/2002
11/2001 – 05/2002
09/2001 – 01/2003
04/2002 – 01/2003
10/2001 – 09/2002
09/2001 – 03/2002
Service
Department Service
 Member, CM Graduate Program Committee, 2012-present.
 Member, CM Recruitment and Retention Committee, 2012-present.
 Faculty Coach, Associated Schools of Construction: Student Competition Team: Sustainable
Building and LEED, 2013-present.
 Faculty Advisor, CSU USGBC Chapter, 2013-present.
 Co-chair, Mortenson Center for Virtual Design and Construction Innovation project, 2012-2013.
CSU
 Member, Colorado Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), 2012-present.
 CHHS Research Committee
 Graduate School Committee - Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship award
 Urban Lab
Conference moderator
 CRC 2014, technical session: Sustainable Design and Construction, May 20th,2014.
 ASEE, technical session: Construction Materials and Technologies, June 18th, 2014.
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Peer Review Service
Reviewed research proposals and manuscripts for acceptance in:
 National Science Foundation research programs, 2014-present
 Construction Research Congress 2014 Proceedings, 2013-present
 Sustainable Cities and Society, 2013-present
 Journal of Safety Health and Environmental Research, 2013-present
 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference Proceedings, 2012-present
 ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2012-present
 ASCE Journal of Professional Practice in Engineering Education and Practice, 2011-present
 ASEE Annual Conference, 2014-present
 SACNAS National Conference, 2012-present
 International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 2010
Mentor
I was a member of the following groups for which I also dedicate time mentoring members:
 Engineering Sustainable Solutions (ESSo) Research Group, (Associate Advisor, 2010-2012).
 SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) Clemson Chapter (Secretary, Fall 2010)
 Hispanic Student Association (HSA) at Clemson University (Co-president, Fall 2005)
Judge
 Judge for the CSU Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC), Fort Collins, CO,
2013.
 Judge for SACNAS National Conference, Undergraduate Research Posters, Seattle, WA, 2012.
 Judge for Annual Clemson Declamation Contest, Clemson, SC, 2009-2011.
Awards
Sustainable Building and LEED (Second Place Award), Skanska and Associated Schools of
Construction, Reno, NV, Coach, $1000, 2015.
SoGES - Sustainability Education Improvement (SEI) Grant, $1,500, 2014
The SEI Grant allows faculty to develop courses with a sustainability perspective and bring
sustainability into existing courses. In addition, these funds are used to attend the Association for the
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference in Portland, Oregon.
NSF Travel Grant, the 2014 Construction Engineering Conference and Research Workshop, $1,200, 2014
A participation grant for junior faculty interested in deepen their interest in construction engineering.
Faculty members contribute their expertise by serving as host to the non-construction researchers
and actively engaging in the brainstorming sessions of the research workshop.
CSU Graduate Student Recruitment Mini-Grant, $1,000, 2014.
This award was provided by the CSU Graduate School to recruit top qualified prospective graduate
students to visit CSU and the Construction Management Department. The visit will be an exciting
and rewarding one day event for few prospective graduate students interested in pursuing graduate
school at CSU.
CM William Duff Architects Speakers series, $1,200, 2014
The Seminar series is funded by the William Duff Architects of San Francisco, California. Mr. Duff
received his Master of Science in Industrial Sciences from CSU in 1994. This stipend was giving to
the USGBC and DBIA Clubs to organize a seminar with significant impact on advancing
construction education and leadership.
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Clemson Faculty Scholar, $750, 2013 and 2014.
This award was provided for my one-week visit to Clemson University to disseminate and exchange
knowledge with other researchers and graduate students working in sustainable construction topics. I
was also invited to participate in scientific meetings to provide a cross-cultural and national
perspective.
National recipient of the ACI Memorial Scholarship, 2013.
This scholarship allows to recipients to attend the ACI National Home Performance Conference,
which aims to ensure every home is energy-efficient, durable, comfortable, healthy, and safe. The
2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference was held April 30 to May 3 in Denver, CO.
NSF Travel Grant, Engineering Sustainability 2013, $2000, 2013
A participation grant for junior faculty interested in presenting their research findings and
participating in the Engineering Sustainability 2013: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line
NSF Travel Grant, Panel for the Sciences behind Sustainability Quantification for Building and Infrastructure Design,
Engineering and Construction (S2QBIDEC), $1050, 2012
A participation grant for researchers to explore the reasons for a universal approach to quantifying
sustainability and to develop a dynamic model for its quantification.
SACNAS Travel Scholarship Award, ~$1000, 2012
A national award recognizing post-doctoral researchers who attend the SACNAS National Conference.
SACNAS, Summer Leadership Institute, ~$2000, 2012
Participants received full funding to engage in a premier training for motivated underrepresented
minority (URM) scientists who wish to master the skills necessary to lead institutional
transformation. This intensive five-day institute is in collaboration with the American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Center for Sustainable Engineering NSF Travel Award, Sustainability Engineering Education Workshop, 2012
Sponsored by NSF, this workshop provides guidance to faculty who are incorporating the impacts of
engineering decisions on the environment, society, and the economy in their courses.
NSF Travel Grant, Engineering Sustainability 2011, $750, 2011
A participation grant for graduate students interested in presenting their research findings and
participating in the Engineering Sustainability 2011: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line.
Professional Enrichment Grant, $1200, April 2010 and $800, 2011
A Graduate Student Government Award supporting students for professional networking as they
represent the scholarship of Clemson University at national or international conferences.
NSF-CMMI 2011, Student Participation Grant, ~$800, 2011
A participation grant for students interested in presenting their research findings and participating in
the CMMI: Research and Innovation Conference.
NSF Travel Grant, Construction Engineering Conference, ~$400, 2010
A travel grant for students interested in pursuing a construction engineering career in academia or
industry.
Construction Research Congress: Doctoral Student Research Poster Award, 2010
Third place award for Ph.D. student research posters. The three winning recipients introduce and
highlight their research work during the Construction Research Congress Business meeting.
SACNAS Travel Scholarship Award, ~$1500, 2009
A national award recognizing undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and
precollege educators who attend the SACNAS National Conference.
NSF Travel Grant, Engineering Sustainability Conference, $750, 2009
A participation grant for graduate students interested in presenting their research findings and
participating in the Engineering Sustainability 2009: Innovation that Span Boundaries.
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Travel Grant, Summit on the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges, ~$500, 2009.
A participation grant sponsored by the College of Engineering to represent the scholarship of
Clemson University at national conferences.
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Professional memberships
 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2009-present.
 American Society of Civil Engineers Construction Institute, ASCE CI, 2009-present.
 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 2005-present.
Organizations
 Sigma Lambda Chi, the International Construction Honor Society, 2013-present.
 Chi Epsilon, the National Civil Engineering Honor Society, 2011-present.
 SACNAS National Member, 2009-present.
Industry Experience
Safety Inspector and Project Engineer
Experimental Engineering Center, Panama City, Panama, 2006-2007
Project: $24-million Design-Build Restoration of the Tocumen International Airport.
 Performed inspection to ensure the quality of work done by a general contractor
 Ensured job safety of the general contractor and subcontractors
 Reviewed requests for information (RFIs) and submittals
Engineering Assistant
A. Harris Engineers Consulters, S.A., Panama City, Panama, 1999-2000
 Performed traffic studies for Panamanian companies.
Foreign Language Abilities/Skills
 My mother tongue is Spanish, and I am fluent in English.
 Certificate, English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, January 2004 - July 2004
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