This document summarizes the education and experience of Alexander Aldrich. He is currently a PhD candidate in Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Arizona, expected to graduate in April 2019. He has a strong publication and presentation record, including publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals. His professional experience includes teaching Spanish at multiple universities, as well as working as a translator. He has extensive experience living abroad in Spanish-speaking countries and is highly proficient in Spanish.

1. Alexander Aldrich
email: aldricha [at] email [dot] arizona [dot] edu
Education
PhD, University of Arizona Expected April, 2019
Major: Hispanic Linguistics, Emphasis: Phonetics
Minor: Human Language Technology
Master of Arts, Brigham Young University August, 2014
Major: Spanish, Specialization in Hispanic Linguistics
GPA: 3.90
Bachelor of Arts, Brigham Young University December, 2011
Major: Spanish
Minor: Communications
Major GPA: 3.77 Overall GPA: 3.64
Academic Accomplishments
Publications:
Aldrich, A. C. (in press). Morir es vivir: La locura y la fantasía de Don Quijote de la Mancha y Teddy Daniels. La Marca Hispánica,
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Brigham Young University.
Aldrich, A. C. (2014). Acquisition of L2 Phonology: An Acoustic Analysis of the Centralization of L2 Spanish /a/ in Adult L1 English-
Speaking Learners (Master’s thesis). Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
Conference Presentations:
Aldrich, A. C. (2015, March). An Acoustic Analysis of the Centralization of L2 Spanish /a/ in
Adult L1 English-Speaking Learners. Paper presented at the meeting of the 25th Conference on Spanish in the United States,
New York, NY.
Aldrich, A. C. (2013, October). Acquisition of L2 Phonology: Reduction of L2 Spanish /a/ by L1 English Speakers Who Have Lived
Abroad. Paper presented at the meeting of Second Language Research Forum, Provo, UT.
Invited Talks:
Aldrich, A. C. (2015, April). From Humanities to Finance: Lessons Learned at Goldman Sachs. Talk given at the Humanities to
Business Club, Brigham Young University, UT.
Certifications:
ACTFL Spanish Oral Proficiency Rating: Advanced-High
ACTFL Spanish Written Proficiency Rating: Advanced-High
Professional Organizations:
Sigma Delta Pi - Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society)
Spanish Courses Taught
Spanish 321 – Third-year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture (Advanced), Brigham Young University
Spanish 206 – University Spanish 4 (Intermediate – Advanced), Brigham Young University
Spanish 106 – University Spanish 2 (Intermediate), Brigham Young University
Spanish 105 – University Spanish 1 (Intermediate), Brigham Young University

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Spanish 102 – Second Semester Spanish (Beginner), University of Arizona
Professional Experience
Translator December 2015 – Current
Rev.com
Provide translations from English to Spanish for videos and films (subtitles) covering a variety of genres.
Editor September 2015 – Current
Divergencias – Student Journal of Linguistics and Literature
Edit submissions to the student journal for content, layout, formatting, and style. Collaborate with fellow editors on proposed changes
to manuscripts.
Graduate Associate in Teaching September 2015 – Current
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Arizona
Teach university Spanish at the beginner level (Spanish 102). As the instructor of record I am fully in charge of the class, including
presenting lessons and classroom instruction, student conferences, office consultations, and grading.
Adjunct Faculty January 2014 – April 2014
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Brigham Young University
Taught two sections of a third-year advanced Spanish grammar course titled Spanish 321 - Third-year Spanish Reading, Grammar,
and Culture, and one section of an intermediate Spanish course titled Spanish 106 – University Spanish 2. Duties included full
responsibility over the class, including syllabus and lesson planning, class instruction, and grading.
Securities Operations - Analyst May 2014 – January 2014
Goldman Sachs & Co., Salt Lake City, Utah
Student Instructor of Spanish August 2012 – April 2014
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
As a graduate student, I taught second and third-year intermediate Spanish at the university level to undergraduate students
(University Spanish 1, 2 and 4). Developed curriculum, lessons, and activities using education software, PowerPoint, and cloud
storage services for a pilot course with new textbook. As instructor of record duties included full responsibility over the class,
including lesson planning, class instruction, and grading. Helped dozens of students achieve successful communication skills in
Spanish.
Freelance Translator March 2012 – September 2013
Media Ingea, www.uptodown.com/www.en.uptodown.com
Served as main translator for Media Ingea’s technology blog. Provided hundreds of quality translations from Spanish to English of
software, video game, and technology-related reviews. Gained valuable experience with Peninsular Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Spanish Tutor March 2012 – September 2013
The Online Spanish Tutor
Owned and operated my own tutoring business via www.TheOnlineSpanishTutor.com. Successfully helped several students across a
range of proficiency levels and ages achieve greater speaking ability in the Spanish language through private lessons both in person
and via video chat.
Research Assistant May 2011 – August 2011
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Brigham Young University

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Helped design and plan a large research project involving the interviewing of over a hundred and fifty participants. Helped code data
using the speech-signal processing software Praat.
Spanish Language Instructor/Zone Coordinator October 2008 – January 2012
Missionary Training Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Taught Spanish communication skills to beginners and conducted syllabus planning. Led a group of 8-10 instructors through planning
and conducting weekly coordination meetings. Provided training and feedback, in addition to helping group set and carry out goals.
Communicated issues and needs of instructors and students to supervisor.
Volunteer Missionary April 2006 – April 2008
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mexico City, Mexico
Obtained significant experience with Hispanic culture and language while living in Mexico City, Mexico for nearly two years.
Experienced intense Spanish immersion during day to day life as I met, lived with, and learned from native Spanish speakers. Co-led a
group of nearly 200 volunteer missionaries through the planning and carrying out of monthly conferences, one-on-one training
sessions, and other leadership opportunities.
Other Awards
Eagle Scout Rank – Boy Scouts of America March 2005