Diego Alins Breda

His research focuses on Second Language Acquisition, particularly examining Reading Strategies in Second Language contexts, Vocabulary Learning through Graded Readers, and Open Educational Resources (OER) development. He has contributed to creating free, accessible educational materials like the Graded Readers 'La Roommate Fantasma' and 'Mi Primer Año en Davis' for Spanish language learners.

Key achievements include receiving the 2023 Graduate Teaching Award from UC Davis and multiple fellowships during his doctoral studies. His work emphasizes practical applications of linguistic research in classroom settings, advocating for equitable access to language education resources.

• Grants & Projects:
• Co-developer of OER Graded Readers for Elementary Spanish students
• Recipient of multiple academic fellowships recognizing teaching excellence and research contributions

His teaching experience includes leading courses in Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Intermediate/Elementary Spanish, and online language instruction during his tenure as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UC Davis.