1. Byron H. Warner, Ph.D.
Teacher of Modern Languages and Humanities
Albuquerque NM | (505) 506-7899 | bwarner1@brenau.edu
Dedicated to exceptional education in Spanish, History, Cultural Competency, ESL, and E-Learning.
Over 12 years' teaching experience on three continents. Rigorously trained in instructional methods.
TEACHING AND COLLABORATIVE
LEARNING
Use structured approaches to
simulate real-world problems
Focus on active learning (i.e. doing)
as opposed to passive learning
Emphasize creative cooperative
group work
COMMUNICATION/PRESENTATION
Empathetic communicator
with interpersonal communication
skills
Experienced at organizing and
conveying complex concepts, both
verbally and visually, to less-
informed audiences
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Give students options for action
within classroom guidelines to teach
personal responsibility
Write daily schedule on board before
each class to communicate structure
and expectations.
Work well with people from diverse
backgrounds
Flexible and responsive to change
WRITING
Deft at making points clearly, using a
broad spectrum of formality,
subtlety, and styles
Proficient in English and Spanish at a
high level
Creative and punctilious with
grammar, phrasing, and word choice
CRITICAL THINKING/EVALUATION
Skilled at assessing problems from
broad and narrow perspectives
Trained academically to confidently
and competently engage with
familiar and unfamiliar concepts
Possess tools to avoid bias and
distortion in decision-making
COMPUTERS/TECHNOLOGY
Adept with technology, computers,
and social networking
All current professional work done
online
Competent with web, email, and
social media work
Adjunct Professor of Modern Languages
BRENAU UNIVERSITY
Training and Presentation: Develop and deliver online and hybrid-format Spanish
and French courses.
Program Management: Created and directed Brenau’s modern language tutoring
program online.
Innovation: Invented web-based interactive resources to educate students about
plagiarism and related university policy. Result: reduced plagiarism by 80% over a
two-year period.
CORE COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2014 - PRESENT

2. Cultural Competency: Heighten knowledge and awareness of cultural topics
through diverse class discussions.
Writer
MARTONE LAW FIRM
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
Organization: Systematize large quantities of heterogeneous data for quick,
categorical access.
Synthesis: Arrange quickly and adroitly 1,000-page client files in preparation for
summary.
Writing: Summarize client files creatively, factually, and precisely to
specifications.
Assistant Professor of ESL
YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY (영남 대학교)
GYEONGSAN-SI, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Cooperative Learning: Taught ESL courses that frequently required students to
work as a team to accomplish English learning goals.
Hybrid Learning: Incorporated web-based tools to reinforce language and
cultural learning.
Curriculum Development: Co-led department committee in charge of assessment
development.
Cultural Competency: Developed engaging cultural activities heighten critical
thinking skills.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
UMUC - EUROPE
RAMSTEIN USAFB, GERMANY
Instructional Scaffolding: Piqued student interest through multiple motivational
techniques when introducing new concepts.
Differentiated Instruction: Crafted multi-sensory language-learning activities to
enhance meaningful access to Spanish language use.
Individual Learning Styles: Worked with students on a one-to-one basis to target
and resolve individual areas of difficulty.
Distance Learning: Created online Hispanic culture course using UMUC
WebTycho platform.
Graduate Resident of Spanish Language Community
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Recruitment: Recruited and interviewed students for Spanish Language Resident
Program.
Community Engagement: Organized and led weekly public Spanish "round table"
for practice with the language.
Pedagogy: Created continuous, quasi-immersion language residential life for
students.
Enrichment: Organized ample variety of culturally-rich co-curricular events.
Budgeting: Planned and administered budget for program activities.
Graduate Teaching Student
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Instruction: Taught multiple Spanish language and literature courses. Co-led class
of "Reacting to the Past" program about Ancient Greece.
Initiative: Earned full tuition scholarship plus living stipend while working
2015 - PRESENT
2012 - 2013
2010 - 2012
2006 - 2008
2004 - 2009

3. towards degree.
Project Management: Organized and led university’s on-campus Spanish language
immersion program in coordination with faculty supervisor.
Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented curriculum for beginner-,
intermediate-, and advanced-level Spanish language courses.
Ph.D.
University of Georgia
GPA: 3.83
Doctoral-level study of interdependent literary, linguistic, cultural, economic, and
artistic fields. Theoretical and applied approaches to second language acquisition.
Major language: Spanish; Minor language: Portuguese
Certified ACTFL, Intermediate Level
Middlebury College
Intensive seven-week total-immersion program in Brazilian Portuguese
M.A.
University of Kentucky
GPA: 3.27
Master's-level study of Spanish and Spanish-American culture, literature, and
language. Focus on theoretical and applied approaches to second language
acquisition.
Major language: Spanish; Minor language: French
Study Abroad
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)
Academic student-exchange program experience in Morelia and Guadalajara,
Mexico. One summer term and two semester terms, focusing on development of
Spanish language skills and Mexican culture knowledge.
B.A.
Belmont University
GPA: 3.46
Liberal Arts degree with a focus on Hispanic literature and language.
Major: Spanish; Minor: Business Administration
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Earned highest possible award for achievement and leadership.
Canvas by Instructure Learning Management System
Brenau University
EDUCATION
2004 - 2010
2003 - 2003
2000 - 2002
1996 - 1998
1994 - 1999
1988 - 1992
CERTIFICATIONS
2014 - PRESENT

4. Successful completion of extensive education and instruction in the use of the
Canvas Learning Management System for eLearning
WebTycho Learning Management System
UMUC - European Division
Two-month certification course for effective online teaching of undergraduates
2016-present, Humanist Society of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2016-present, Instituto Cervantes, Albuquerque, NM
2012-2013, English Teacher at Seonin Jung-Ang Church, Seoul, Republic of Korea
2010-2011, Community Volunteer at Army Community Services, Baumholder,
Germany
2007, Spanish Club Assistant at Hilsman Middle School, Athens, GA
2005-2007, Spanish-English Interpreter at Coile Middle School, Winterville, GA
2004, Spanish-English Interpreter at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Athens, GA
2013, Outstanding Volunteer, Seonin Jung-Ang Church, Seoul, Republic of Korea
2011, Co-Volunteer of the Year, Baumholder U.S. Army Garrison, Germany
2008, Graduate School Dean's Award for Research, University of Georgia
2006, Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Georgia
2002, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, University of Kentucky
1999, Spanish Student of the Year, Belmont University
1998, Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society, Belmont University
1992, Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Personal finance and budgeting: My household operates on a zero-based budget
system, which promotes disciplined spending, debt elimination, and saving.
Brainstorming: There is little more enjoyable and stimulating than reciprocally
constructing ideas in a comfortable setting.
Multiculturalism: Similar to reading literature and history, opening oneself to
multiple and unfamiliar perspectives, both domestically and internationally,
can remove one from his comfort zone. The benefits of this are too numerous to list
here.
"Byron is a pleasure to work with. He is an unusually dependable, thorough, and
organized colleague, who works well with broad concepts and small details." - Dr.
Robert S. Bellew, Brenau University
2011 - 2012
ACTIVITIES AND
SOCIETIES
ACOLADES
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