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Marla V. Estes

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Spanish

Email: Marla.Estes@unt.edu

Education

  • MA, University of North Texas, 2002
    Major: Spanish
  • BA, University of Oklahoma, 1999
    Major: Spanish

Professional Positions

  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2010 - 2013).
  • Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2010).
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2002 - 2004).
  • Adjunct Instructor, Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Southeastern Oklahoma State University. (2000 - 2002).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant/Fellow, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - 2002).
  • Instructor of Spanish for employees at the Lake Texoma Resort Park, Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Southeastern Oklahoma State University. (2000 - 2000).
  • Instructor of Spanish for the Banking Industry, Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Southeastern Oklahoma State University. (2000 - 2000).
  • High School Spanish Teacher's Assistant, Atoka High School. Atoka High School. (1998 - 1998).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Principal Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2013 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

  • TEFL Certificate with special distinction, International Teacher Training Organization (ITTO). (2005 - 2005).

Professional Memberships

  • Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. (2001 - Present).
  • Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA). (2017 - 2018).
  • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). (2014 - 2015).
  • Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA). (2014 - 2015).

Development Activities

  • Other (Webinar), Developing AI EdTech for Learning: Creating Real Value, Not Hype, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 22, 2024).
  • Tutorial, Training for the updated instructor interface of the Connect Evergreen delivery model, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 15, 2024).
  • Other (Webinar), Challenges & Successes in Implementing LSP at Two Community Colleges, LingroLearning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 1, 2024).
  • Other (Webinar), AI in the Classroom: Real Instructors, Real Applications, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 30, 2024).
  • Other (Webinar), Level Up B.A.S.I.C.S. of Teaching & Learning with AI, Cengage. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 30, 2024).
  • Workshop, It Takes Two to Tango: Fostering Learning Partnerships That Boost Student Engagement, Vista Higher Learning hosted by the University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 25, 2024).
  • Tutorial, Page Up Training / Faculty Recruitment, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 1, 2024).
  • Other (Webinar), An Integrated Approach to Affordability & Outcomes: The Coexistence and Student Impact of Inclusive Access & OER, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 3, 2024).
  • Tutorial, Faculty Search Committee Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 6, 2024).
  • Other (Webinar), Transforming Student Language Experiences with High Impact Practices, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 30, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), The Role of Media Input in Spanish Language Classrooms and the Use of Projects as Vehicles for Student Practice, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 23, 2023).
  • Workshop, Departmental Retreat, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 9, 2023 - September 9, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor, Respondus Training Team. United States of America. (April 12, 2023).
  • Workshop, Inclusive Online Teaching Faculty Panel, CLEAR, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 22, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), Reflections on Inclusive Teaching in the World Language Classroom, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 14, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), Promote Meaningful Communication and Motivate Students with Authentic Content, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,United States of America. (March 1, 2023).
  • Other (Webinar), Using Projects to Foster Meaningful Communication and Inspire Creativity, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 20, 2023).
  • Workshop, GoReact Communication Tools for Language Courses, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 24, 2022).
  • Other (Webinar), Apples and oranges: Best approaches in working with heritage speakers, Vista Higher Learning. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 24, 2022).
  • Other (Webinar), Empowering Language Students, McGraw Hill. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 23, 2022).
  • Workshop, Stress Management, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 18, 2022).
  • Workshop, Opportunities and Challenges of the Digital Classroom, Cengage. Dallas,TX,United States of America. (March 9, 2018 - March 9, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, TFLA Fall Conference, TFLA. Arlington,Texas,United States of America. (October 13, 2017 - October 13, 2017).
  • Workshop, Team Based Learning, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 3, 2017 - April 3, 2017).
  • Workshop, Vistas Higher Learning 2016 Fall Forum, Vistas. Los Angeles,CA,United States of America. (October 13, 2016 - October 14, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo, ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). San Antonio,TX,United States of America. (November 21, 2014 - November 22, 2014).
  • Workshop, TFLA Professional Development Summer Institute, TFLA (Texas Foreign Language Association). Arlington,TX,United States of America. (July 8, 2014 - July 10, 2014).
  • Workshop, Cengage Learning 2014 Experience Event, Cengage. Austin,TX,United States of America. (February 28, 2014 - March 1, 2014).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish, 17 courses.
  • SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish, 9 courses.
  • SPAN 2040 - Intermediate Spanish, 72 courses.
  • SPAN 2050 - Intermediate Spanish, 60 courses.
  • SPAN 3001 - Advanced Conversation for Non Native Speakers, 7 courses.
  • SPAN 3060 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice, 5 courses.
  • SPAN 3070 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Oral Practice, 3 courses.
  • SPAN 3150 - Spanish Culture and Civilization, 4 courses.
  • SPAN 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Other (Substituted for a Colleague), (February 21, 2024 - February 26, 2024).

Service

University Service

  • Other (Secretary), Executive Committee. (2024 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Coordinator of Intermediate Spanish. (2021 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Ad Hoc Committee for Lecturer Promotion - 2 Candidates. (2024 - 2024).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Hispanic Heritage Month Organizing Committee. (2024 - 2024).
  • Committee Chair, Lecturer Search Committee. (2024 - 2024).
  • Other (Volunteered and was selected to serve as Election Judge on behalf of lecturers), Election Judge. (2022 - 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony. (September 27, 2024).
  • Committee Chair, Lecturers Affairs Committee. (August 2023 - May 2024).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (January 2022 - May 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Awards Ceremony. (April 19, 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Sigma Delta Pi Induction Ceremony. (March 1, 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Lecture by assistant professor candidate Dr. Buzó. (January 24, 2024).
  • Other (Secretary), Ad Hoc Committee for Lecturer Promotion, World Languages Department - 1 Candidate. (2023 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Grade Appeals Committee - 1 Case. (2023 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Hispanic Heritage Month Organizing Committee. (2023 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Muévanse Organizing Committee. (2023 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Space Committee. (2023 - 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony. (October 6, 2023).
  • Other (Secretary), Lecturers Affairs Committee. (August 2022 - May 2023).
  • Other (Provided initial CourseLeaf training for Michelle Borsch, 2 hours), Training Session. (May 24, 2023).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Departmental Awards Ceremony. (April 14, 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "Finding a Voice in Literary Translation: Friendship and the Author," by Dr. Sean Manning. (April 13, 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "Designing for Inclusive Learning in Spanish Classes," by Stella Reed. (March 22, 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "When Literature Sings and Tells: The Musical Novels of Marcio Veloz Maggiolo," by Natali Herrera Pacheco. (February 8, 2023).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Committee for Lecturer Promotion - 2 Candidates. (2022 - 2022).
  • Other (Secretary), Ad Hoc Committee for Lecturer Promotion, World Languages Department - 1 Candidate. (2022 - 2022).
  • Other (Assisted the Incoming Director of Undergraduate Studies with Scheduling Tasks), Departmental Scheduling. (2021 - 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "A Little Bit is Better Than Nada: Language Mixing in the Music of Texas," by Dr. Maria Irene Moyna. (November 4, 2022).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Departmental Virtual Awards Ceremony. (April 29, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "Language and Identity Among Dominicans in National and Diasporic Settings," by Dr. Almeida J. Toribio. (March 30, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Departmental Virtual Guest Speaker Event, "Barrio Modernity Speaking Pocho, Being Chicana/o" by José F. Aranda, Jr.. (February 2, 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Lecturer Affairs Committee. (2020 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Committee for New Textbook Selection. (2020 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Ad Hoc Review for Promotion Committee. (2020 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2020 - 2020).
  • Other (Secretary), Lecturer Affairs Committee. (2018 - 2020).
  • Program Coordinator, Coordinator of Intermediate Spanish. (2012 - 2020).
  • Committee Chair, Ad Hoc Review for Promotion Committee. (2019 - 2019).
  • Member, Spanish Lecturer Search Committee. (2019 - 2019).
  • Director, Director of Undergraduate Studies. (2015 - 2019).
  • Member, Undergraduate Affairs Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Member, Lecturer Affairs Committee. (2012 - 2017).
  • Committee Chair, Curriculum Committee. (2015 - 2016).
  • Member, Awards Committee. (2015 - 2015).
  • Member, Events Committee. (2015 - 2015).
  • Member, Spanish Search Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Member, Advertising & Recruiting Committee. (2011 - 2014).
  • Member, Italian Search Committee. (2013 - 2013).
  • Other (Secretary), Lecturer Affairs Committee. (2011 - 2012).
  • Other (Assistant to Program Coordinator), Assistant Coordinator of Intermediate Spanish. (2010 - 2012).
  • Member, External Funding/Scholarship Committee. (2009 - 2011).
  • Other (Secretary), Advertising & Recruiting Committee. (2009 - 2010).
  • Member, Advertising & Recruiting Committee. (2008 - 2009).
  • Other (Secretary), External Funding/Scholarship Committee. (2007 - 2008).
  • Committee Chair, Election Committee. (2006 - 2008).
  • Member, External Funding/Scholarship Committee. (2006 - 2007).
  • Other (Purchasing Officer), Social Committee. (2005 - 2006).
  • Member, Social Committee. (2004 - 2005).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Textbook, LingroLearning. Denton, TX. (2023).
  • Reviewer, Textbook, Vista Higher Learning. Denton, TX. (2023).