Sandra Rivera

Sandra Rivera serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor and Language Lab Director in the Global Languages and Cultures department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her office is located in Liberal Arts 207, where she contributes to the Spanish language program and oversees language learning resources for students.

Professor Rivera specializes in Spanish language instruction with a comprehensive approach that integrates grammar, composition, and aural-oral practice. Her teaching emphasizes cultural understanding alongside linguistic development, providing students with both language proficiency and cultural literacy in Hispanic communities.

• Teaches SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
• Directs language laboratory operations and resources
• Integrates cultural studies with language instruction methodology
• Supports both undergraduate Spanish BA program and continuing education courses

As Language Lab Director, Professor Rivera manages technological resources and learning spaces that facilitate language acquisition across multiple languages. Her position as Assistant Teaching Professor indicates a primary focus on pedagogical excellence and student learning outcomes rather than research activities. She maintains regular office hours in Liberal Arts 207 and is accessible to students through multiple communication channels including email and telephone contact options.