LLC Team

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

We will be hiring for the Fall 2023 semester. Please check UNMJobs in early August or email Molly Arevalo, mollyarevalo@unm.edu if you are interested. Applicants should 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


Lab Manager

Adrienne

Photo: Adrienne
Major/s:
 Cultural Anthropology
Language/s:
 English, Danish, Spanish, & some French

Interests:

I like to paint using watercolor while listening to music. I also love going on hikes or drives with me friends to watch the sunset.

Something people should know about the LLC:

The energy in the LLC is calming and revitalizing.

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.

Lab Attendants

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.

Rachel

Photo: Rachel
Major/s:
 Architecture
Language/s:
 Some French; learning ASL, Swedish, and Chinese

Interests:

I like to read, write, throw pottery, sing, draft floor plans, and embroider.

Something people should know about the LLC:

I want people to know that the LLC is a great 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.

Vida

Photo: Vida
Major/s:
 Psychology
Language/s:
 English

Interests:

Drawing & painting, going to the mountains to explore/hike/fish, baking & sharing with family & friends

Something people should know about the LLC:

It would be nice if more people knew exactly what the LLC is here for and the many resources it comes with.