Isabel Zaera

Isabel Zaera serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at The University of Texas at Arlington, teaching Spanish language courses including SPAN 1441, SPAN 1442, SPAN 2314, and SPAN 3303 since Fall 2019 across multiple sections per semester.

Her educational background features:

• Master of Arts in Spanish, University of North Texas (2016)
• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Foreign Language (English), Universidad Complutense De Madrid (2005)
• Bilingual Generalist - Spanish EC-6 certification, Texas Education Agency (2015-2027)

Research focuses on pedagogy, language acquisition, and 19th century Spanish literature with emphasis on female writers and playwrights, directly informing her teaching interests in Spanish grammar, linguistics, and conversation methodology.

Professional engagement includes:

• American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages membership (2020-present)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Mentor roles (2022-2023, 2024)
• Proficiency Initiative Testing Committee membership (2025-present)

Certifications encompass Effective College Instruction (ACUE), STARTALK Language Teacher Training, and Effective Online Teaching through UTA's CRTLE.