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Franco Laguna Correa

Many years of experience in the writing and editorial industry.

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Mexico City, Mexico
Research Associate at University of Pittsburgh
Studied Creative Writing at University of Pittsburgh
Studied Cultural Studies & Romance Languages and Literatures at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Studied Philosophy at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Studied Social Anthropology at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Studied Liberal Studies and Spanish at Portland State University
Joined May 17, 2021

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English
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Spanish
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Native or Bilingual
Italian
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Fluent
About
Former university professor (University of Denver, University of Pittsburgh, High Point University) with many years of experience in the writing and editorial industry seeks employment in translation services (English, Spanish), content writing, and editorial/proof reading services. I'm the author of more than twenty books in English and Spanish in various genres. I have also received various literary and civil awards for my writing and my community engagement.
Experience
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University of Pittsburgh
Dec 2020 – Present
Pittsburgh and Mexico City
Research Associate
Working with an interdisciplinary team on the project "Social Dynamics in a Global Context." The objective of the project is to produce new methodological knowledge with the ultimate purpose to produce a scholarly book.
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University of Denver
Sep 2018 – Dec 2019
Denver, CO
Assistant Professor (Research)
Teach upper-level courses and seminars in the School of Arts and Social Sciences. Attend weekly meetings and develop teaching materials. Work on the publication of research in my fields of expertise (cultural studies, social anthropology, interdisciplinary studies).
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The Italian Academy
May 2018 – Jun 2018
Siracusa, Sicily
Instructor of travel writing
Teach on daily basis travel writing to foreign studies and serve as a guide during weekend trips to various places in Sicily.
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High Point University
Sep 2016 – Jun 2018
High Point, NC
Visiting Assistant Professor (Research)
Teach general education courses and English composition. Attend Weekly meetings and collaborate in the design and creation of the Latin American Studies minor.
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University of Pittsburgh
Aug 2014 – Aug 2016
Pittsburgh, PA
K. Leroy Irvis Fellow (Postdoctoral)
Complete an MFA degree in Fiction Writing, teach English composition, and organize bilingual readings at the university level.
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Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Jun 2010 – Dec 2010
Madrid, Spain
Research Intern at the IMEDES Institute
Perform archival research focused on the migration patterns between Northern Africa, Eastern Europe, and Spain. Maintain a database.
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Portland Public Schools
Aug 2008 – Dec 2009
Portland, OR
ESL IT Coordinator
Coordinate the technological implementation of language-instruction software across Portland Public Schools. Attend continuous training to enhance my knowledge of the language-instruction software and pedagogical approaches regarding a second language acquisition.
Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Aug 2014 – Aug 2016
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sep 2011 – May 2016
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Cultural Studies & Romance Languages and Literatures
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Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Jan 2010 – May 2011
Master Degree, Philosophy
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Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Jan 2010 – May 2011
Master Degree, Social Anthropology
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Portland State University
Jan 2007 – Dec 2009
Bachelor's (Double BA), Liberal Studies and Spanish
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