ALICIA A. FLEMING
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EDUCATION Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN Master of Art in Teaching Spanish 2012 Thesis: “Cambios Dialectales e Idiosincrasias en la enseñanza del segundo idioma a estudiantes minoritarias a través de la poesía” Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN B.A. French and Spanish Minor: International Relations
2007
SPECIALIZATIONS Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, Certificate Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, Certificate
2009, 2010 2007
HONORS AND AWARDS Barbara Thoerson White Scholarship, Indiana University Certificado de Ponente a la Conferencia de Lengua, Universidad de Hidalgo Certificate of Recognition as Exponent of Poetry/Language Workshop, UAEH Certificate of Recognition as Exponent of the Expo Lengua y Cultura, UAEH Certificate of Recognition de Estancia Académica, Universidad de Hidalgo Alicia Fleming Writing Contest established by: Universidad de Hidalgo/LELI
Fall 2007 September 2011 October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 March 2012
INTERESTS Afro Cuban Poetry and Literature Afro-French/Francophone Poetry and Literature Intercultural/International Relations TEACHING EXPERIENCE IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN Adjunct Spanish Faculty-Beginning level and Intermediate Spanish, Latino Studies Developed syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades Teaching both in-class room courses and online courses Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN Adjunct Spanish Instructor-Beginning and Intermediate level Spanish Developed syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades Martin University, Indianapolis, IN Spanish Faculty Developed curriculum, syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades for beginning level and intermediate level Spanish. Coordinated Study Abroad program and Intercultural Understanding programs Advising of students Committee member of various committees Teaching both in-class room courses, Hybrid courses and online courses
2015
2014-present
2013-2014
ALICIA A. FLEMING
IUPUI Continuing Studies Adjunct Instructor-Beginning level Spanish-Continuing Studies Developed syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades IUPUI Upward Bound Program, Indianapolis, IN Spanish Instructor Developed curriculum, syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades for beginning level and intermediate level Spanish to high school students in college preparatory program Universidad de Hidalgo, Pachuca, México Visiting ESL Lecturer-Collegiate level ESL Courses Developed curriculum, syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades Universidad de Hidalgo, Pachuca, México ESL Writing Center Director-Collegiate level ESL Writing Assistance Developed overall writing center protocol, assistance procedure and related programs Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN Adjunct Instructor-S319 Spanish for Healthcare Personnel Taught Spanish Course designed for Students in the Medical profession Adjunct Instructor –S118 Beginning Level Spanish Utilized standard syllabus, designed and created lessons, administered grades Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN ESL Bilingual Specialist Inclusion Educator for ESL students; Translator and Interpreter RELATED EXPERIENCE IUPUI Continuing Studies Spanish Instructor-Beginning level Spanish Developed syllabus and overall course structure, administered all grades in beginning level Spanish course for Community members LACA Language School and Services, Indianapolis, IN Spanish Instructor-Beginning level Spanish
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2013
2011, 2013-2014
2011
2011
2010 2010 2001-2013
2013 2010, 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mester Institute, Salamanca, Spain
2015
CURRICULUM AND COURSES DEVELOPED Indiana University Purdue University AFRO-A303-The Afro Latin American Identity and its Connection to the African Diaspora
2018
Indiana University Purdue University LATS-LAT396-Social and Historical Topics in Latino Studies: Bicultural Balance: Navigating U.S. mainstream society and traditional Latino culture through the eyes of Latino “American” youth
2014
ALICIA A. FLEMING
IUPUI Trio Upward Program A Window into the World of Language: Beginning and Intermediate Spanish
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2011
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo ESL Bachelor’s Writing Program
2011
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo Bi-Annual Writing Contest and Anthology
2011
PRESENTATIONS “Intercultural Understanding: Reconciling the Disconnection between Africans and African Americans via Language and Literature” Africana Studies Association 2014, Indianapolis, IN
2014
“Cambios Dialectales e Idiosincrasias en la enseñanza del segundo idioma a estudiantes minoritarias a través de la poesía” Universidad de Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
2011
“How to Use Poetry to Teach a Second Language” CECY Tech College Prep High School and Junior College, Poxindeje, Mexico
2011
“Bilingüismo: ¿Cómo mantener la lengua maternal cuando se aprende un segundo idioma y si su vida cambiará por el aprendizaje del segundo idioma? Universidad de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
2011
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS “Intercultural Understanding: Repairing the Disconnection between Africans and African Americans via Language and Literature”. Social Science Research Network November 23, 2014. Web. “Cry Freedom”. Chirico Chicano-Requinto Studies Journal, Indiana University (2012) El Azul. Poetry/Short Story Anthology. Hidalgo: Universidad de Hidalgo/ LELI, 2011. “La Lengua”, “Flamenco”. Marcapaso. Universidad de Salamanca 8.4 (2010): 4. My Soul Inside Out. Indianapolis: Anansi Publishing, 2006. SERVICE Member and Vice Chair, Curriculum Committee, Martin University Member, Eli Lilly Careers Grant Committee, Martin University Member, Higher Learning Commission Self Study Committee, Martin University Member and Mentor, International Host Program, IUPUI
2013-present 2014 2014 2013-present
GRANT WRITING Creation of the LELI Writing Center for the ESL Bachelors program Universidad de Hidalgo
2011
LANGUAGES
ALICIA A. FLEMING
English – native language Spanish-speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency French-speak fluently and read/write with medium proficiency English Patoi – dialect of native country MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish National Honor Society Midtown Writers Association Fortnightly Book Club
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