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. If you are interested in working at the Language Learning Center, please contact Molly Arevalo, mollyarevalo@unm.edu. Open positions will be posted to UNMJobs. 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
Associate Professor, Languages, Cultures, & Literatures
- Major/s:
- PhD, Applied Linguistics
- Language/s:
- English, Arabic
Interests:
Scottish Highland Dancing, ReadingSomething people should know about the LLC:
The LLC is the best place to teach on campus!
Education Specialist, LLC
- Major/s:
- M.A. in Bilingual/Multicultural Education & TESOL
- Language/s:
- English, Spanish, intermediate French
Interests:
Outdoor activities (backpacking, cycling) & foodie pursuitsSomething 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
- Major/s:
- PhD student in Dept. of Languages, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies
- Language/s:
- Native Korean, advanced English, beginning Japanese
Interests:
Planting & reading comic booksSomething 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
- 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
- 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
- Major/s:
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Language/s:
- English, intermediate Navajo
Interests:
My hobbies include reading, crocheting, painting and playing video games.Something people should know about the LLC:
Everyone that I have met here are very sweet and welcoming. There are a lot materials here as well that are available for students and would encourage everyone to visit and see what is offered here.
- 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.
- Major/s:
- Linguistics
- Language/s:
- English, conversational Spanish, beginning ASL & German
Interests:
Rock climbing, hiking, swimmingSomething people should know about the LLC:
It's a great place to meet new friends and study buddies!
- Major/s:
- Psychology
- Language/s:
- English, Tagalog, Ilocano, German (beginner)
Interests:
Binge-watching anime, running, & readingSomething 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.
- Major/s:
- Psychology & Spanish; Sociology second major
- Language/s:
- English, Spanish, intermediate Japanese, advanced Korean
Interests:
I like playing video games like Overwatch or Sims. I also like to write stories for myself. I dabble in all kinds of arts and crafts.Something people should know about the LLC:
It's very fun, and the people are nice.
- Major/s:
- Psychology
- Language/s:
- English, Spanish, and ASL
Interests:
Going to the gym, watching Korean dramasSomething 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. 
- 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.
