LLC Team

We have a wonderful team of Administrators and Lab Attendants to support language learning at UNM. 

We are now fully staffed for the Fall 2024 semester. Check back in December 2024 to see if we will be hiring additional Lab Attendants for the Spring 2025 semester and/or contact Molly Arevalo, mollyarevalo@unm.edu with any questions. Applicants must be current students with a state or federal work-study award. No previous experience is necessary, but attendants should be friendly, helpful, and responsible.

Director, LLC

Dr. Emma Trentman

Photo: Emma Trentman

Associate Professor, Languages, Cultures, & Literatures

Major/s:
 PhD, Applied Linguistics
Language/s:
 English, Arabic

Interests:

Scottish Highland Dancing, Reading

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC is the best place to teach on campus!

Education Specialist, LLC

Molly Arévalo

Photo: Molly Arévalo
Major/s:
 M.A. in Bilingual/Multicultural Education & TESOL
Language/s:
 English, Spanish, intermediate French

Interests:

Outdoor activities (backpacking, cycling) & foodie pursuits

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want all UNM students to know about the LLC and all the great things we have to offer - friendly & helpful Lab Attendants, collaborate teaching & working spaces, educational technology, and language learning resources.

Graduate Assistant

Hyun Hee Bae

Photo: Hyun Hee Bae
Major/s:
 PhD student in Dept. of Languages, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies
Language/s:
 Native Korean, advanced English, beginning Japanese

Interests:

Planting & reading comic books

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC supports language acquisition for students and instructors. It offers dedicated spaces and a wealth of resources, including books, films, games, and teaching and learning supplies. Additionally, they partner with CTL to provide tutoring services both online and in person, with a friendly staff ready to assist.

Lab Manager

Adrienne

Photo: Adrienne
Major/s:
 International Studies
Language/s:
 English, Danish, Spanish, beginner French and Arabic

Interests:

I like to spend my time doing crossword puzzles and going on hikes with my friends.

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know that the LLC has an amazing staff, useful resources, and an inspiring energy about it. We are here to support you on your language learning journey.

IT Lab Attendants

Gabriel

Photo: Gabriel
Major/s:
 Computer Science
Language/s:
 English, Spanish, learning Japanese

Interests:

I like playing games, both board games and video games. I also enjoy watching movies.

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC is a good place to study.

Shyer

Photo: Shyer
Major/s:
 East Asian Studies: Japanese Focus
Language/s:
 Conversational Japanese, Beginner ASL

Interests:

Video Games, Reading, and Crafts (Crocheting, Sewing, Drawing)

Something people should know about the LLC:

The LLC is a great place to come for a quiet place to hang out. And while you are here you can listen to all the different languages that are happening all around.

Lab Attendants

Emily (Em)

Photo: Emily (Em)
Major/s:
 Signed Language Interpreting major, second major in Criminology
Language/s:
 English, conversational ASL

Interests:

I enjoy cooking and reading.

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know that we have plenty of games to play in multiple different languages as well as movies to watch in different languages.

Everett

Photo: Everett
Major/s:
 Linguistics
Language/s:
 English, conversational Spanish, beginning ASL & German

Interests:

Rock climbing, hiking, swimming

Something people should know about the LLC:

It's a great place to meet new friends and study buddies!

Kristel

Photo: Kristel
Major/s:
 Psychology
Language/s:
 English, Tagalog, Ilocano, German (beginner)

Interests:

Binge-watching anime, running, & reading

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know that the LLC can assist students. There are many resources available at the LLC and it's an overall great place to get help or meet new people.

Mia

Photo: Mia
Major/s:
 Psychology
Language/s:
 English, Spanish, and ASL

Interests:

Going to the gym, watching Korean dramas

Something people should know about the LLC:

It is a very open space where anyone is welcome to just hang out with friends or study and you can even check out supplies you may need.

Vida

Photo: Vida
Major/s:
 Psychology
Language/s:
 English, conversational Spanish, beginner ASL

Interests:

I like to do a lot of things for fun, I honestly think it depends on the day and my mood. Although one thing I love to do is draw or sketch when I am bored. Something else I really enjoy is being in the mountains and away from the city.

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know the LLC is filled with so many friendly individuals. Our Lab Attendants, TAs and Instructors are all so welcoming. Many people come and study with classmates and build strong friendships, including myself. We also have many, many resources available.