RCTC

           World Language Department!


Spanish !


About Me

Lillyam Arroyave

2882 45th Avenue, Rochester MN 55904

Office Phone: 507-285-7109
Home Phone: 507-289-2293

Email: lillyam.arroyave@roch.edu

Education

1990-1993 .M.A. in Spanish   
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

1978-1988 B.S. in Psychology – Specialization: Industrial Psychology (Human Resources)
Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
Graduate Level Courses:
  Industrial Psychology
  Work Psychology
  Group Dynamics
  Factors of Motivation
  Personnel Interview
  Organizational Psychology
  Social Psychology
  Educational Psychology
 

Work Experience

1993 - Present    Spanish Instructor and Global Connection Days Coordinator
        Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota
  Preparation of new classes and revision of existing courses for improvement.
  Update knowledge and keep in contact with native speakers.
  Syllabus revision; search for support materials; test and activities evaluation.
  Assist in placement testing for transfer to a four-year institution.
  2001 – Interim advisor of international students.

2000    Designed the Exploratory Spanish Program for Rochester Central Lutheran School. It still is in place.

1994        Before School Program in Spanish Instruction
        Rochester Catholic and Lutheran School Systems, Rochester, Minnesota

1993        Community Education in Rochester, Minnesota

1990-1993    T.A. – Department of Spanish and Portuguese
    University of Iowa
  Complete responsibility for class instruction and grading in Intermediate Spanish courses.
  1992-1993 – Instructor for Before School Program for Elementary Children.
  1991 – Social Psychology Instructor – Upward Bound Project (six weeks)

1986    Psychologist
    Slaconia (clothing factory), Barranquilla, Colombia
  Semester of practical training as part of a program of study.
  Designed and conducted training programs for 600 company employees.
  Conducted orientation sessions for new employees.
  Developed a performance evaluation system.
  Interviewed and selected new personnel.

1983-1986    Assistant Psychologist
    Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
  Worked in the Human Resources department.
  Developed and directed training programs for secretaries, professors, and administrative personnel.
  Oriented new employees.
  Organized recreational activities for 400 people.

1979-1983    Personnel Manager
    Intermundial (toy store), Barranquilla, Colombia
  Supervised 15 employees.
  Designed and organized sales courses for the sales force.
  Interviewed and selected personnel.

1978-1986    Participated in volunteer work while attending the University.
  Trained community leaders in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
  Helped to treat disadvantaged people with mental disorders and drug problems.
  Worked with mentally disabled children.

1977    Instructor for Colombian Literacy Program

TRAVEL

Some travel was for individual research. Others was leading faculty and students for abroad learning experiences.
   Guatemala 2005
  Peru Machu Picchu 2004
  Paraguay 2003
  Costa Rica 2002
  Mexico 2001
  Colombia 2000
  Spain 1999
  Portugal 1998
 

Awards

2005    RCTC Employee of the Month
Also, RCTC'S Best BEE of the month for March 2005!!!
http://www.rctc.edu/hr/bestbee/past-recipients/Arroyave-Lillian.html
2003-2004    From National Academic Affairs the honor of being in Who’s Who Among America’s teachers
2003    Scholarship from Fulbright-Hayes Summer Study Program in Paraguay
1989    Scholarship from AID – Winter Seminar – Leadership Center of the Americas

Seminars and Workshops

1998-2000    Global Education Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota
1998    Central States Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1997    Central States Conference in Columbus, Ohio
1997    Teleconference
    Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota
1993    Central States Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1990    Motivating for Peak Performance
    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1990    Modeling Selection and Classification – Decisions in a Large Organization
    University of Iowa
1989    Proposal Model of Performance: Managerial and Otherwise
    University of Iowa
1985    Individual Development as a Foundation for Excellence in Management
    Universidad del Norte – Center of Continuing Education
1985    Personnel Training and Development
    Universidad del Norte – Center of Continuing Education
1985    Research and Administration
    Universidad del Norte – Center of Continuing Education
1984    The Role of the Personnel Administration on the Modern Administration
    Universidad de los Andes – Department of Psychology, Colombia
1980    Administration and Motivation of Human Behavior in the Enterprise
    Universidad del Norte and Chamber of Commerce
 


Syllabus

Projects

   Service Learning

   Multicultural  Activities

   Christmas Carols

    Hispanic Heritage

    New Year Celebration

    Study Abroad

     Exchange Abroad

     Career Day

Classes

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