Mirta Maldonado, PhD
About Mirta Maldonado, PhD
Mirta Maldonado, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher with extensive experience in applied linguistics and TESOL. She currently serves as the TESOL Program Coordinator at California State University, Stanislaus, and has held various academic roles in Texas and Massachusetts.
Work at UMass Boston
Mirta Maldonado has been serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at UMass Boston since 2015. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the academic community. Her work focuses on areas relevant to her expertise in linguistics and applied linguistics. Maldonado's position allows her to collaborate with faculty and students, enhancing the research output of the institution.
Current Role at California State University, Stanislaus
Since 2016, Mirta Maldonado has held the position of TESOL Program Coordinator at California State University, Stanislaus. In this capacity, she oversees the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program, managing curriculum development and program administration. Her role involves supporting students and faculty in the TESOL field, ensuring the program meets educational standards and addresses the needs of diverse learners.
Education and Expertise
Mirta Maldonado earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Culture, Literacy, and Language from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to this, she completed a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in linguistics, language acquisition, and educational methodologies.
Previous Experience at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Maldonado worked at The University of Texas at San Antonio in various capacities. From 2010 to 2014, she served as an ESL Curriculum and Assessment Developer, where she focused on creating and evaluating educational materials. Following this role, she was the ESP Medical English Coordinator for a period of 10 months in 2014-2015, where she specialized in English for Specific Purposes within the medical field.