番茄社区

Bio

I received my Bachelor of Arts from the 番茄社区 in 1991 with a double major in Political Science and Hispanic Studies. I began to teach at the 番茄社区 as a Sessional Instructor in 1996. In 2005, I received my Master of Arts in Mexican Literature.

Along with teaching Spanish language courses, I am interested in issues surrounding Indigenous rights and feminist understandings of Mexican culture, politics, and history. These interests have been incorporated into my newest course, “A History of Violence: The Mexican Drug Wars, 1970 to Present Day.” This course explores how various sociopolitical issues intersect with varying understandings of violence in Mexico.

I have also volunteered as an instructor in the 番茄社区’s University 101 Program, where I have fostered a sense of community engagement and inclusion through the study of Mexican author Rosario Castellanos.

Principal Teaching Areas

• Spanish Language

Conferences, Papers

• “El término ‘mujer’ en la obra de Rosario Castellanos”, Congress of the Canadian Association of Hispanists, University of Toronto, Toronto, May 2002.
• “Don’t Look Down On Me: The Sexoservidoras del Barrio de la Merced”, 26th Annual Colloquium of the Department of Hispanic & Italian Studies, 番茄社区, October 2001.

Professional Activities

• Senator Representative for Continuing Sessionals (2011-2017)
• CUPE 4163, Component 3, Vice-president as well as Chair of Bargaining Committee (2010-2011)
• Facilitator, Instructional Skills and Presentation Skills Workshops, Learning and Teaching Centre, 番茄社区, 2001-2006.
• Teaching Assistant Coordinator, Learning and Teaching Centre, 番茄社区, 2005/2006.

Volunteer Work

• 2006- present University 101, Humanities Faculty, 番茄社区. Rosario Castellanos' Indigenist and Feminist Writings.
• 1987 VIDEA (Victoria International Development Education Association) Served as guest speaker at a number of elementary schools in the Capital Regional District.