Mary Waller

Mary Waller is a Lecturer of Spanish in the Language and Culture program within the School of Humanities at Purchase College, State University of New York. She teaches Spanish language courses and is actively involved in student instruction, maintaining regular office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Her educational foundation was built at the University of Leeds, England, where she earned a BA in Spanish & French. Her academic journey was followed by significant professional experiences that enriched her linguistic expertise.

• BA in Spanish & French, University of Leeds, England

Mary Waller's research and professional interests center on Spanish language pedagogy, translation, and cross-cultural communication. Having lived and worked extensively in Spanish-speaking regions—including the Canary Islands, Madrid, and Barcelona—she brings real-world immersion experience into the classroom. Her passion for language education extends to designing curricula, as demonstrated by her creation of a foreign language program for children in Athens, Greece. She emphasizes experiential learning and cultural engagement in her teaching philosophy.

Mary has no listed publications, but her career reflects a deep commitment to language application in high-stakes environments such as government, finance, and humanitarian healthcare. Her work with Americares for over 12 years as a Spanish interpreter for underserved populations highlights her dedication to public service through language.

• Classified interpreter/translator for the British government
• Senior translator in London financial district
• Corporate language instructor with Berlitz
• Spanish interpreter/translator at Americares, CT

Mary Waller continues to travel frequently between the United States and Europe, maintaining strong personal and professional connections across continents. Though not affiliated with a formal research lab or team, her work integrates practical language use in medical, corporate, and educational settings, contributing significantly to community-based language services.