Valeska Soto Sierra
Glenmore Park,NSW
Summary
Committed, resourceful and adaptable professional with extensive experience in teaching, developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
11.2019 - Current
- Currently collaborating remotely on research project: The role of emotion and linguistic context in the acquisition of concrete and abstract words in a second language: Behavioural and electrophysiological evidence. Fondecyt grant No. 1113067 awarded to Dr. Roberto A. Ferreira from Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) Chile
- Currently searching and reviewing literature to write up literature review and methods paper sections.
- Executed experiments by using Brainvision Brainamp Lab EEG recordings.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Designed survey instruments tailored to specific research objectives for precise feedback gathering.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
Linguistics Lecturer
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered lectures in English on general linguistics to second year ESL teaching programme students.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities to provide undergrad university students insights on theoretical and research scopes of the disciple.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
English as a Second Language Instructor
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Taught ESL lessons and conducted oral and written assignments as part of university general training for nursing, engineering, education and economics programmes.
- Modified curriculum materials to better suit the needs of English Language Learners, providing a more inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
Reseach Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Participated in research project: Word learning in bilinguals Fondecyt grant No. 1113067 awarded to Dr. Roberto A. Ferreira from Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) Chile by executing experiments.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Research Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated in research project funded by the Chilean government: Discourse, cognition and linguistic markers: empirical studies in text processing with eye tracking technology. Conicyt Internacional No. PII 20150058 awarded to Dr. Giovanni Parodi
- Collected data using SR Eyelink and Tobii eye trackers.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
Concepción, Chile03.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Education - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
Concepción, Chile09.2015
Skills
- Academic writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Teaching
- Research Paper Writing
- Event Planning
- R Programming
- Research methods
- Quantitative Research
- Literature reviews
Publications
Ferreira, R. Soto Sierra, V, & Aedo Vega, S. (2019). Immediate testing is more beneficial than delayed testing when learning novel words in a foreign language. Revista signos, 52(100), 290-305. https://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-09342019000200290
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Linguistics Lecturer
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
03.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
11.2019 - Current
English as a Second Language Instructor
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
03.2017 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
02.2017 - 05.2017
Reseach Assistant
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
05.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
Bachelor's Degree in Education - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Universidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción
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