ADRIENNE GONZALES

CURRICULUM VITAE

2150 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208 ● Adrienne.Gonzales@du.edu ● (303) 871-4602

EDUCATION

PhD Hispanic Linguistics, University of New Mexico (2012)

Areas of Focus: Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Computer-Assisted
Language Learning
Dissertation: Interlanguage Pragmatic Development in Native Speaker/Nonnative Speaker Participatory
Online Environments

MA Spanish, New York University, Madrid, Spain (2006)

Areas of Focus: Language and Translation

BA Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico (2005)

University Honors, magna cum laude
Music, minor

Additional Education and Professional Development

Assessment Fellow Programs 2015 – 2016, 2017
Office of Teaching & Learning, University of Denver
Received training to serve as a campus-wide program assessment consultant,
including learning outcomes creation and revision, rubric development,
assessment processes documentation, and Higher Learning Commission
compliance.
2011 – 2015
Foreign Language Technology Program
Anderson Language Technology Center, University of Colorado, Boulder
Participated in certificate program addressing emerging educational
technology, including hands-on practice with faculty.
2013
Using the Web for Communicative Language Learning and Professional
Development
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (Summer Institute),
University of Minnesota
Designed lessons using flipped teaching method, created interpretive,
presentational, and interpersonal learning activities leveraging digital tools,
and developed a Personal Learning Network.
2009
Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research (Summer
Institute), The Pennsylvania State University
Enrolled in credit-bearing courses to supplement graduate coursework in areas
of research methods and cognitive science as it pertains to language
acquisition.
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Associate Director, Center for World Languages and Cultures, University of 5/2015-current
Denver
Lead and coordinate curriculum development, implementation, and
assessment of programs. Define and implement academic policy, procedures,
and requirements. Coordinate language program assessment. Oversee the
Language Center and Language Tutoring program. Recruit, hire, train, and
supervise tutors and instructors. Assist in budget development and forecasting.
Consult with faculty campus-wide on culturally and linguistically responsive
teaching approaches. Serve as Assessment Fellow to consult on program
assessment across disciplines.
1/2011-4/2015
Language Pedagogy & Technology Specialist, Center for World Languages
and Cultures, University of Denver
Created the Language Tutoring program, including development of web-based
tutor training modules. Collaborated with various graduate programs to
identify assessment needs and pilot, select, and implement a web-based, four-
skills proficiency assessment. Collaborated with Registrar to develop Banner
processes for upload and storage of student records. Facilitated faculty
professional development workshops on pedagogy and instructional
technologies.
8/2009-12/2010
Manager for Language Tutoring and Mesa Vista Hall Satellite Office,
Center for Academic Program Support, University of New Mexico
Served as point person in MVH CAPS location. Liaised with student services
constituents to ensure successful collaboration. Provided training to language
tutors. Helped establish Spanish Writing Center.
8/2009-5/2010
Assistant Coordinator for the Spanish as a Second Language Program,
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico
Assisted in the everyday management of all first and second-year Spanish
courses and their instructors. Worked closely with faculty coordinator on
curriculum design and research. Designed online courses.
1/2009-5/2009
Graduate Instructor Supervisor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese,
University of New Mexico
Oversaw all sections of Beginning Spanish II. Coordinated creation of
common assessments and assignments. Provided guidance for 6 graduate
student instructors.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University Teaching
Directed Independent Language Study (Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Swahili, Fall 2014-current
Swedish, Turkish, Yoruba), University of Denver
Exploring Global Citizenship, University of Denver Fall 2017-Winter 2018
Directed Study (Spanish III, Topics in Spanish), University of Denver Summer 2017-Fall 2017
(Colorado Women’s College)
Tools in Practice, University of Colorado Boulder (Language Teaching with Spring 2016
Technology Graduate Certificate Program)

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Beginning Spanish I, University of Denver (Colorado Women’s College) Fall 2013

Introduction to Spanish Linguistics, University of New Mexico Fall 2010
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (T.A.), University of New Mexico Summer 2010
Elementary Spanish II, University of New Mexico Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Intermediate Spanish Conversation, University of New Mexico Fall 2008
Elementary Spanish I, University of New Mexico Fall 2007-Summer 2008

High School Teaching

Spanish Levels 1, 2, & 4, Crested Butte Academy, Crested Butte, CO 2006-2007
GED Preparation, Catholic Charities, Albuquerque, NM 2005

Tutoring
Writing, Spanish, Portuguese, Center for Academic Program Support, 8/2007-5/2009;
University of New Mexico 8/2010-12/2010
Spanish, New York University 8/2006-6/2007

Workshops
Chinese Language Instruction in the Digital Age: A STARTALK Program on Incorporating
Learner-Centered Technology Tools in the Chinese Language Curriculum
University of Colorado, Boulder (2014-2017)
 Presented professional development workshops to K-16 Chinese language instructors
 Developed content for and facilitate pre-and post-workshop online engagement
 Topics included Assessment, Digital Storytelling, Teaching Methodology, Instructional
Technology
 Assisted in grant-writing process to secure STARTALK funding through the National
Security Agency

College Video Application Essay Institute

University of Denver (June 2016)
 Facilitated workshop for local high school students
 Topic: “Fitting” without “Homogenizing”: The value in sharing your language and culture

The Middle Kingdom in Middle School: A STARTALK Program on Building a Sustainable Chinese
Language Program in the Middle Years
University of Colorado, Boulder (Summer 2012)
 Presented professional development workshops to middle school Chinese language teachers
 Presented on topics pertaining to Computer Assisted Language Learning

Certifications
Master Tutor, College Reading and Learning Association

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PUBLICATIONS

Chapters and Articles

Gonzales, A. (forthcoming, 2018). Programmatic Support in Language Centers: Cultures and
Languages Across the Curriculum and Directed Independent Language Studies. In E. Simon
& E. Lavolet (Eds.) The Language Center Handbook. International Association for Language
Learning Technology.
Gonzales, A. (2017). Social Networking Site Participation and Language Learner Motivation. In:
Sanz-Sánchez, I, Rivera-Mills, S V and Morin, R. (Eds.) Online Language Teaching Research:
Pedagogical, Academic and Institutional Issues. Pp. 35–54. Corvallis, OR: Trysting Tree Books.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/ubi1.c. License: CC-BY 4.0
Gonzales, A. (2013). Development of Politeness Strategies in Participatory Online Environments: A
case study. In N. Taguchi & J. M. Sykes (Eds.) Technology in Interlanguage Pragmatics Research
and Teaching. Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Gonzales, A. (2013). Rapport Management and Online Learning: L2 Socialization in Livemocha. In
C. Meskill (Ed.) Online Teaching and Learning: Sociocultural Perspectives. New York: Bloomsbury.
(Misprinted author name as Adrienne Gonzalez)
Gonzales, A. (2007). Dificultades fonéticas del español para hablantes anglófonos: la vocal /o/”. La
Gaceta Hispánica de Madrid, Fourth Edition (April).

Reviews
Gonzales, A. (2015). Review of the book Language Learning with Technology: Ideas for integrating technology
in the classroom, by G. Stanley. FLTMAG, March 30, 2015. http://fltmag.com/book-review-
language-learning-with-technology-ideas-for-integrating-technology-in-the-classroom/
Gonzales, A. (2013). Review of software Nulu. Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Journal,
30(2), pp. 300-306.
Gonzales, A. (2013). Review of the book Language at Play: Digital Games in Second and Foreign Language
Teaching and Learning, by J. M. Sykes & J. Reinhardt. FLTMAG. July 1, 2013.
http://fltmag.com/book-review-language-at-play-digital-games-in-second-and-foreign-
language-teaching-and-learning/
Gonzales, A. (2013). Review of the book Brave New Digital Classroom: Technology and Foreign Language
Learning, by R. Blake. FLTMAG. August 19, 2013. http://fltmag.com/book-review-brave-
new-digital-classroom-technology-and-foreign-language-learning-by-robert-j-blake/
Other Writings
Gonzales, A. (2014). Enhancing Independent Learning with Telecollaboration. InterCom. December
15, 2014. http://goo.gl/U6rfNt
Gonzales, A. (2013). Technology Highlight: Flipgrid. FLTMAG. November 8, 2013.
http://fltmag.com/flipgrid-2/

PRESENTATIONS

Invited
Gonzales, A. (2017, May). Directed Independent Language Study: Programmatic and pedagogical considerations.
Seminar at Lund University in Lund, Sweden.

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Ducate, L., Gonzales, A., & Sauro S.* (2011, May). The Many Faces of CMC. Computer-mediated
Communication Special Interest Group Panel presentation at the Computer Assisted
Language Instruction Consortium Conference. University of Victoria.
Gonzales, A., Kost, C., Kraemer, A., & Sadler, R.* (2009, March). Putting CMC to Practice.
Computer-mediated Communication Special Interest Group Panel presentation at the
Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Conference. The University of
Arizona.
Refereed
Gonzales, A. & Iturbe-LaGrave, V.* (2018, April). Employing CLAC as an Inclusive Teaching Practice.
Presented at the Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Conference. University of
Denver. *Authors made equal contributions and are listed alphabetically
Barbour, B., Gonzales, A., & Moisan, C.* (2016, November). Tools and Strategies for Autonomous
Learners. Paper presented at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Conference. Boston, MA.
Gonzales, A. (2015, November). Developing a Self-directed Language Study Program. Roundtable
presentation at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Conference.
San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Collier, L., Gonzales, A., Kirkpatrick, C., & Witt-Wilson, M.* (2015, November). University Tutoring
and Support for International Student Success. Paper presented at the Colorado TESOL
Convention. Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast, Denver, CO.
Gonzales, A. (2014, November). Rapport Management in Peer Foreign Language Tutoring Interactions.
Roundtable presentation at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Conference. Henry B Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, TX.
Gonzales, A. (2013, November). Learner Code-Switching in Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication.
Roundtable presentation at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Conference. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
Gonzales, A. (2012, June). Rapport Management in Conversation Closings: L2 Socialization in Livemocha.
Paper presented at the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Conference.
University of Notre Dame.
Gonzales, A. & Mahnke, K. (2012, April). Using Blogs to Supplement Directed Independent Language Study.
Paper presented at the South Central Association for Language Learning Technology
Conference. University of Colorado, Boulder.
Gonzales, A. (2011, May). Interlanguage Pragmatic Development in NS/NNS Participatory Online
Environments. Paper presented at the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium
Conference. University of Victoria.
Gonzales, A. (2010, October). HLL/NS Interaction in Online Environments. Paper presented at the 39th
Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest. New Mexico State
University.
Gonzales, A. (2010, June). Pragmatic Development in Intercultural NS/NNS SCMC. Paper presented at
the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Conference. Amherst College.
Gonzales, A. (2010, April). Politeness Strategies in Participatory Online Environments. Paper presented at
the 1st Annual Critical Knowledge Symposium. The University of New Mexico.
Gonzales, A. (2010, February). NS/NNS SCMC: Politeness Strategies in Communication. Paper presented
at the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Student Association Roundtable.
University of Arizona.

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Gonzales, A. (2009, October). NS/NNS SCMC: Intercultural Communication in Participatory Online

Environments. Paper presented at the Language Learning in Computer Mediated Communities
Conference. The University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Gonzales, A. (2008, November). ‘Lo que’ in Spanish Pseudocleft Constructions. Paper presented at the 8th
High Desert Linguistics Society Conference. The University of New Mexico.
Other
Gonzales, A. (2006, May). Dificultades fonéticas del español para hablantes anglófonos: la vocal /o/. Paper
presented at the New York University in Madrid Graduate Research Symposium. New York
University in Madrid, Spain.

FUNDING

Linguistic and Cultural Preparation for University of Denver Students in 2017; $3,418
Lund
Internationalization Grants Committee, University of Denver
Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Collection Development
University Library Association, University of Denver 2016; $1,595
Women’s Library Association Collection Development Program, 2011; $4,000
University of Denver
Directed Independent Language Study for LCTLs 2011-2012; $3,921
Internationalization Grants Committee, University of Denver
Interlanguage Pragmatic Development in Native Speaker/Nonnative 2010-2011; $15,000
Speaker Participatory Online Environments
Principal Investigator: Adrienne Gonzales
P.E.O International Scholar’s Program, P.E.O. International
Student Research Allocations Committee and Student Conference Award Fall 2009-Spring 2010;
Program $2,000
University of New Mexico

RECOGNITION

Outstanding Graduate Student Award Nominee 2012

Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium
Teaching Assistantship Fall 2007-Spring 2009;
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico Fall 2010
Graduate Assistantship Fall 2010
Center for Academic Program Support, University of New Mexico
Graduate Assistantship Fall 2009-Spring 2010.
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico
Project Assistantship Fall 2009-Spring 2010.
Center for Academic Program Support, University of New Mexico
Student Ambassador for the University of New Mexico 2008
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Conexiones Award 2004
Honors Program, University of New Mexico
Dean’s List, University of New Mexico Fall 2001-Fall 2005

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Presidential Scholar, University of New Mexico 2001-2005

Phi Beta Kappa 2005

SERVICE & INVOLVEMENT

Library Liaison Advisory Group Fall 2015- current

University of Denver
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faculty Learning Community Fall 2015-current
Office of Teaching & Learning, University of Denver
Reviewer, Language Learning & Technology 7/2013- current
Editor, FLTMAG 2/2013- current
Center for World Language and Cultures Advisory Committee 1/2011- current
University of Denver
University of Denver search committees:
Teaching Assistant Professor, English Language Center Spring 2017
Program Coordinator, Center for World Languages and Cultures Winter 2017
Associate Director, English Language Center Summer 2015
Program Coordinator, Center for World Languages and Cultures Spring 2015
Teaching Assistant Professor, English Language Center Spring 2015
First-year Spanish Textbook Selection Committee 2016, 2011
Dept. of Languages and Literatures, University of Denver
Global Friends Program Fall 2015- Spring 2016
Office of Internationalization, University of Denver
Materials and Technology Committee (invited member) April 2015
English Language Center, University of Denver
Service Learning Scholars Workshop December 2015
Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning, University of
Denver
Representative, Inclusive Excellence Scorecard Project 2012
Division of Arts Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Denver
Graduate and Professional Student Association Committee Member Fall 2009
University of New Mexico
Spanish as a Second Language Program Textbook Selection Committee Spring 2009
Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico
Organizer, Symposium for Pragmatics and Cultural Studies 2009
UNM Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Student Association
Editor, Noticias Fall 2004-Spring 2005
University of New Mexico Honors Program Newsletter

MEMBERSHIPS

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT)
Colorado Coalition for the Educational Advancement of Latinos (COCEAL)

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