Dr. Francesco Masala-Martínez

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Lexington, United States

Studied Hispanic Studies at University of Kentucky

Studied Translation and Interpreting Studies (Spanish and German) at Università di Genova (University of Genoa)

Joined May 7, 2021

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

Italian

Native or Bilingual

German

Intermediate

About

Born and raised in Genova, Italy, I grew up in a bilingual and bicultural environment which, from an early age, allowed me to develop a passion for foreign languages and cultures. I obtained my Bachelor's in Translation and Interpreting Studies double majoring in Spanish and German from the University of Genova (Italy) in 2011, my Master's in 2015, and my Doctorate in Hispanic Studies from the University of Kentucky in 2017. I have ten years of experience teaching Spanish in higher education and three years volunteering as an English-Spanish interpreting in the medical field. Working in higher education for a decade has allowed me to enhance many skills, such as professionalism, time management, problem solving, and working in a team. Additionally, I am also fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Experience

Georgetown College

Aug 2020 – May 2021

Georgetown, KY

Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

Florida Gulf Coast University

Aug 2017 – Aug 2020

Fort Myers, FL

Instructor of Spanish

Kentucky Institute for International Studies

Jan 2017 – Apr 2017

Segovia, Spain

Instructor of Spanish

University of Kentucky

Aug 2012 – Dec 2016

Lexington, KY

Teaching Assistant (Spanish)

Education

University of Kentucky

May 2015 – May 2017

Doctorate, Hispanic Studies

University of Kentucky

Aug 2012 – May 2015

Master of Arts, Hispanic Studies

Università di Genova (University of Genoa)

Sep 2007 – Feb 2011

Bachelor's, Translation and Interpreting Studies (Spanish and German)