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Hello! I am a professional educator with over fifteen years of experience in academic advising, language teaching, and program coordination. I am passionate about equity in education and enthusiastic about student success.I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Basque Country in Spain.My research focus is language learning beyond the classroom and the impact of immersive environments on autonomy, agency, and well-being. In my freetime, I love yoga, dance fitness, hiking, reading, paddleboarding, coffee, travel, books, cross-country skiing, and learning new things (esp. languages, art, writing...).

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • PhD Language Acquisition in Multilingual Settings, University of Basque Country, currently enrolled; expected graduation June 2027
  • MA Scandinavian Language & Literature, University of Washington, 2013
  • MS Education, Old Dominion University, 2002
  • BA Communications, University of Washington, 1996

TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

Washington State Teaching Certificate 

  • Middle-Level Humanities Endorsement
  • English Language Arts Endorsement
  • English Language Learners Endorsement


TESOL Certificate, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle WA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty, Olympic College 

College Success Division, Bremerton WA | Sept. 2020 to present (and Aug 2006 to June 2011)

  • Teach online courses to support high school to college transition covering goal setting, college resources, career and academic planning, self-awareness, well-being, and financial literacy
  • Develop curriculum and design assessment for College Success courses in collaboration with Olympic College colleagues 


Study Abroad Director, University of Washington

Scandinavian Studies Department and Honors Program, Seattle WA | July 2019 to present

  • Co-direct summer study abroad programs to Sweden in 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025
  • Facilitate experiential learning abroad with a focus on language, art, and activism
  • Responsible for all program details, such as housing, room scheduling, participant recruitment, curriculum design, communication with guest lecturers, student well-being, and budgeting


English Language Teaching Assistant (Auxiliare de Conversación)

IES Alonso Cano, Dúrcal, Spain

October 2022 to April 2023

  • Designed engaging and interactive lessons for English language learners in a bilingual Spanish high school
  • Assisted the lead teacher with English instruction in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) 


Assistant Teaching Professor and Academic Adviser

University of Washington, Scandinavian Studies Department, Seattle WA

Aug 2018 to September 2022 [currently Affiliate Assistant Teaching Professor]

  • Planned, taught, and assessed Swedish language courses with a focus on meaningful communication and active learning strategies 
  • Assisted undergraduate students with setting academic goals, monitoring degree progress, and developing career plans. 
  • Positively contributed to overall student persistence, retention, and completion using a student-centered, individualized approach to advising.
  • Facilitated departmental community-building events throughout the year
  • Provided supplemental online instruction and advising with Zoom, Canvas, and other educational technologies 


Honors Program Academic Adviser

University of Washington, Honors Program, Seattle WA

Sept 2016 to June 2018

  • Provided academic advising to undergraduates students in the Honors program
  • Facilitated information sessions for prospective students and their families
  • Assisted with the Bonderman Travel Fellowship, including reviewing applications, interviewing, facilitating orientations, and providing ongoing support for fellows while they were abroad
  • Co-taught and developed curriculum for first-year Honors seminars 


International Student Program Adviser

Edmonds College, International Student Services, Lynnwood WA

Aug 2013 to Sept 2016

  • Provided academic and cultural advising for a cohort of international students with the Community College Initiative program funded by the U.S. Department of State 
  • Assisted students throughout the year with cultural adjustment and academic concerns
  • Facilitated off-campus activities related to learning about U.S. culture and society
  • Maintained partnerships with internship providers, service-learning organizations, local businesses, and interested community members


Swedish Language Instructor (Academic Student Employee)   

University of Washington, Department of Scandinavian Studies, Seattle WA

Sept 2011 to June 2013

  • Taught first-year Swedish language classes to domestic and international students
  • Collaborated with fellow TAs and faculty to plan curriculum and design assessments
  • Utilized online tools and class website to enhance communication


Academic Adviser and Student Success Adjunct Faculty  

Olympic College, Student Services, Bremerton WA  

Aug 2006 to June 2011

  • Assisted prospective and current students with course selection, degree planning, and educational plans as well as overall navigation of the U.S. community college system 
  • Coordinated an Orientation to College program including revising the curriculum, designing an instructor handbook, training instructors, scheduling and teaching courses 
  • Partnered with other departments to design learning communities for special populations such as Running Start, Worker Retraining, and developmental English students  
  • Conducted New Student Advising sessions and Running Start orientations in one-on-one, small group, and large group formats 
  • Taught face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses including Strategies for Academic Success and Dependable Strengths

COURSES & WORKSHOPS TAUGHT

University of Washington, Spring 2017 to present

  • Swedish Language, SWED101-103 & SWED201-203
  • Honors Study Abroad 2024 & 2025: Art & Activism in the Nordic Region 
  • Honors Study Abroad 2022: Justice in the Nordic Region
  • Honors Study Abroad 2019: Looking to Sweden as a Model for Human Rights
  • Co-instructor for HONORS397: Peer Educator Seminar
  • Co-instructor for HONORS100: First Year Seminar


Edmonds Community College, Fall 2013 to Fall 2016

  • Professionalism Workshop: Resume/CVs and Interviewing
  • Dependable Strengths Process for International Students
  • Orientation to Life in the United States for International Students


Olympic College, Student Development, Fall 2006 to Spring 2012. , Fall 2020 to present

  • COLL 133 Running Start and Beyond
  • GEN-S 100 Strategies for Academic Success
  • GEN-S 101 Orientation to College
  • GEN-S 130 Dependable Strengths Process

MORE TRAINING & SKILLS

BeREAL (Resilient Attitudes and Living) Facilitator Training, UW

Undocu-Ally Training, Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, UW

Forefront Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training, UW

Leading with Racial Equity for Structural Transformation Workshop, UW 

Cultural Proficiency for Social Justice Training, EdCC

Mental Health First Aid Training, EdCC

Proficient with MS Office, Google Docs, and Canvas eLearning Management System

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Assoc. of Swedish Teachers and Researcher in America (ASTRA)

    Quotes from Students

    A few comments from previous students about my teaching, advising, and study abroad programs...

     I was nervous before this program about if I would find the content interesting enough and if I would find any friends along the way and now, I’m thinking that I had nothing to worry about. - UW Study Abroad (UWSA) student 2025


    I did it! I lived in two different countries in a span of one month. I got to learn a new metro system, try different foods, talk with different people, and walk new streets. I saw forests and lakes that I had never crossed before. I got to go shopping in new stores. I got to experience different festivals and hear different perspectives. - UWSA student 2025


    Not only did I learn so much from the curriculum about art and activism in the region, but I was pushed to learn a ton about myself and how I’d like to navigate the world. Being pushed into the somewhat uncomfortable situation of not knowing how to get around a city or about the customs and the language, although scary at first, helped me develop a deeper sense of independence as well as confidence and comfort in myself. - UWSA student 2025


    Our assignments and activities have made me think a lot more about my life and my country. I feel like I have discovered a lot more about myself and I know for sure I want to study abroad again in the future. - UWSA student 2025


    This program has taught me that the most profound learning happens not only in

    classrooms or museums but in the spaces between: in conversations with strangers, in quiet

    moments of reflection, in small conversations with artists, and in learning to remain vulnerable to

    new experiences even when uncomfortable. - UWSA student 2025


     This program helped me understand how Sweden views itself and other countries, especially how it conceptualizes its position in colonialism and how it views free speech and how it balances individual versus collective goals. - UWSA student 2024

    I learned about and experienced Swedish and Finnish culture, got a new perspective on what being an activist means, understood more about art, and had an amazing adventure! -UWSA student 2024

    This was my first time in Sweden, as well as Europe in general, and since I came into this program with minimal knowledge on the history, current struggles, and culture of Scandinavia, I've felt like I learn so much. - UWSA student 2024

    This program has opened me up to so much. From types of art, ways of thinking about art, and making art, to mindfulness exercises and new ways of appreciating my positionality…. - UWSA student 2024

    I've definitely become more confident and independent throughout this program. I've also gotten comfortable being alone, solo-traveling, and meeting new people, among many other things, and I feel like I now have a better understanding of myself. - UWSA student 2024

    Classes are always fun and engaging!  - UW Swedish langauge student


    Thank you for everything!!! You are truly one of the best (if not the best) instructor I’ve had at UW. Your energy and love for the subject helps students learn so much. - UW Swedish langauge student


    Everyday I learned something new. - UW Swedish langauge student


    Everyday Kim challenged us which I think is really important when learning a language. -UW Swedish langauge student


    This class was a highlight of my 2020 pandemic year. I appreciate that I was challenged and that Kim was encouraging as we navigated language acquisition in a virtual setting! - UW Swedish langauge student


    I think the variety in types of class lessons from lectures to group work to talking with Swedes was really helpful. - UW Swedish langauge student


    I appreciated the varied learning activities, from making videos, to reading books, to writing, to speaking with native speaker! - UW Swedish langauge student


    I felt comfortable making mistakes, which was really helpful. I tried my best, of course, but it was understood that I wasn’t going to do everything perfectly and that was okay! - UW Swedish langauge student


    Kim really cares for us- keep that compassion! We notice and appreciate it. - UW Swedish langauge student


    This language course uses multiple methods for teaching/understanding Swedish. We listen, write, speak, watch media relevant to current events in Sweden, work in groups, and have the opportunity to do Nordic-related community events in Seattle. This dynamic combination of events, opportunities, written, oral and group work ensures that all students have at least one channel through which to deeply absorb the material. It is highly interactive. - UW Swedish langauge student


    My Swedish has made massive improvements and I’ve learned more about language as a whole. - UW Swedish langugae student


    The greatest asset to the class, in my opinion, was the instructor herself. She is very welcoming and actively helpful, and she makes it fun. -  UW Swedish languagestudent


    Kim’s enthusiasm and understanding of the diversity of skills sets between students was exceptional . - UW Swedish langauge student

    Study Abroad

    I love planning, organizing, and facilitating experiential learning opportunities. If you are looking for a consultant for your study abroad program, let's talk about how we might work together. Click here for information about the programs I co-directed in 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025. 

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