Catholic University of
America
Business German, Lecturer, Catholic University of America, Fall 2011
Intermediate 1 credit course: Fußball in Deutschland, Lecturer, Catholic University of America, Fall 2011
Grimms’ Fairy Tales in their European Context, Clinical Assistant Professor/ Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2011, Fall 2012
Advanced German Literature, Clinical Assistant Professor, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2013
European Culture: Multiculturalism and National Identity (Scandinavian Module), Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2012
First , Second, Third and Fourth Semester German, Clinical Assistant Professor / Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
German for Reading Knowledge at the Graduate Level, Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Fall 2010, Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Summer 2012
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
German for Reading Knowledge at the Graduate Level, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2008
Fourth Semester German, Assistant Coordinator, UIUC, 2006-2007
First, Second, and Fourth Semester German, Teaching Assistant, UIUC 2003-2007
The Grimms’ Fairy Tales in their European Context, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, Spring 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010
Scandinavian Culture: From Vikings to Volvos, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2008
Old Norse/Viking Mythology, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2009
Introduction to English Literature, Teaching Assistant, University of Heidelberg, 2004-2005
Second Semester Swedish, Substitute instructor, UIUC, 2009
Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program, (IFLIP Instructor,) UIUC, 2006 & 2004
INFORMAL TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Private tutor, German language, 2005-2006
· Prepared private lessons for travel to Germany
Business German, Lecturer, Catholic University of America, Fall 2011
- Taught the department’s first course on Business German
- Worked with local German companies
- Students used real-world examples and made contacts to create materials, such as a CV and company profiles
Intermediate 1 credit course: Fußball in Deutschland, Lecturer, Catholic University of America, Fall 2011
- This course meets once a week and students accomplish a task through immersion
- Taught fundamental soccer skills and vocabulary
- Students follow a Bundesliga team, report on its standings, and watch games while speaking German
Grimms’ Fairy Tales in their European Context, Clinical Assistant Professor/ Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2011, Fall 2012
- Explained challenging theoretical approaches to literature through European Intellectual History and Literary Genres
- Used film to supplement readings
Advanced German Literature, Clinical Assistant Professor, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2013
- Explained challenging theoretical approaches to literature through Literary Genres
- Taught advanced grammar review in context with a textual focus
European Culture: Multiculturalism and National Identity (Scandinavian Module), Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Spring 2012
- Collaborated in a team-taught course for the European Studies Certificate
- Focused on notions of identity and people with a migration background in the Scandinavian countries
First , Second, Third and Fourth Semester German, Clinical Assistant Professor / Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
- Implemented new textbook based on the European Common Framework
- Created, selected and modified instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students
- Monitored and mentored students in a growing program on a one to one level
German for Reading Knowledge at the Graduate Level, Lecturer, Catholic University of
America, Fall 2010, Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Summer 2012
- Built on program’s desired learning objectives to have students pass a German reading exam in their home departments
- Integrated authentic texts specific to learners’ primary areas of research
- Created supplemental visual materials for study and classroom reflection
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
German for Reading Knowledge at the Graduate Level, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2008
- Developed Course, corrected translations, created testing materials
- Integrated authentic texts specific to learners’ primary areas of research
Fourth Semester German, Assistant Coordinator, UIUC, 2006-2007
- Co-developed fourth semester, completely homegrown German course with an Austria theme
- Generated activities on the topics of art, music, food, geography, and post-WWII Austria
- Mentored and trained graduate students
First, Second, and Fourth Semester German, Teaching Assistant, UIUC 2003-2007
- Designed film units for second and fourth semester German classrooms
- Created, selected and modified instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students
- Monitored and evaluated student outcomes
The Grimms’ Fairy Tales in their European Context, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, Spring 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010
- Explained challenging theoretical approaches to literature
- Used film to supplement readings
- Led summer section as the main lecturer
- Course meets the university’s advanced writing guidelines and evaluated students’ work on content, structure, thesis development and writing mechanics
Scandinavian Culture: From Vikings to Volvos, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2008
- Blended art, literature, music, film and popular culture to explore modern and historical Scandinavian culture
- Facilitated classroom discussions and created presentation materials
Old Norse/Viking Mythology, Teaching Assistant, UIUC, 2009
- Examined texts to explore religion in Viking and contemporary society
- Produced grading formula for giant lecture class
- Developed multiple choice questions for examinations
Introduction to English Literature, Teaching Assistant, University of Heidelberg, 2004-2005
- Taught basic literary terms and devices to incoming German university students
- Instructed students on test taking skills on reading specific passages
Second Semester Swedish, Substitute instructor, UIUC, 2009
- Took over a course mid-semester for faculty member on sick-leave
- Supplemented textbook with authentic aspects of Swedish society including music, literature and popular media
Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program, (IFLIP Instructor,) UIUC, 2006 & 2004
- Taught beginning intensive German to UIUC students, faculty and Champaign-Urbana community
INFORMAL TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Private tutor, German language, 2005-2006
· Prepared private lessons for travel to Germany
