Liza Rosas-Bustos

Liza Rosas-Bustos Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Liza started their career as a Spanish teacher at the Beaverton School District in 2014, where they managed classes of students at different levels and utilized various teaching tools for effective learning. In 2017, they worked as a senior remote internship advisor at Masconomet High School, where they guided a creative writing internship for a senior student through remote sessions and interviews. Liza also worked as a Spanish freelance translator of children's books for a psychotherapy and counseling office, creating awareness of trauma in children.

In addition to their teaching roles, Liza has also worked as a freelance content textbook writer for Benchmark Publications Inc. since 2018, and has published a book titled "Mounstruocity, Spanish short stories about immigrants living in NYC" in collaboration with Editorial Planeta Alvi.

Throughout their career, Liza has held various positions in the education sector, including designing and coordinating the Spanish curriculum for NYC Public Schools from 2003 to 2012. Liza has also taught Spanish at the United Nations International School, where they taught beginner and intermediate Spanish classes to UN staff and Spanish literature to bilingual and heritage students.

Before focusing on education, Liza worked in the media industry as a Spanish freelance reporter, editor, and translator. Liza served as a Spanish copy editor for the Queens Courier and was responsible for translating and editing Martha Stewart's column for Hoy Newspaper. Liza also had the opportunity to pitch and develop ideas for the weekend edition of Hoy Newspaper.

Overall, Liza Rosas-Bustos Ph.D. has a wealth of experience in teaching, writing, translation, and media, making their a versatile professional in their field.

Liza Rosas-Bustos, Ph.D., obtained their Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters and Linguistics from Metropolitan State University of Denver from 1993 to 1996. Liza then pursued their Master's degree in Spanish Literature and Language at the City College of New York between 2003 and 2006. Continuing their academic journey, they obtained their Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from the Graduate Center in NYC, where they studied from 2007 to 2014.

Furthermore, Liza Rosas-Bustos also holds a certification as a Professional Teacher from the State of New York, which they obtained in April 2012.