Paola Rodríguez Rojas

Bilingual Spanish–English language professional with a strong academic background in Spanish literature, linguistics, and lexicography, and extensive experience in translation, teaching, and intercultural communication. Experienced in lexicographic work in Costa Rica, including language analysis, vocabulary documentation, and semantic research, with a strong attention to linguistic accuracy and usage. Skilled in translating academic, cultural, and literary texts while preserving cultural nuance and register. 

Experienced Spanish language professional with a background in higher education, secondary education, and study abroad programs in the United States and Costa Rica. Served as a Spanish Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Instructor at New Mexico State University, teaching beginning, intermediate, advanced, and heritage Spanish courses in face-to-face and online formats. Experienced in curriculum implementation, assessment, student mentoring, and academic support. Additionally, worked as a Spanish teacher in international and multicultural settings, including high school and study abroad programs. Complemented by professional experience in lexicography in Costa Rica, involving linguistic research, vocabulary analysis, and language documentation. Demonstrates strong skills in academic communication, translation-oriented language analysis, and intercultural collaboration. 

-Spanish Teaching Assistant / Adjunct Instructor. Department of Languages & Linguistics, New Mexico State University (USA), 2023–2025

-Translator (Poetry) New Mexico State University, 2024

-Spanish Teacher (L2 – Study Abroad Program) Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), Monteverde, Costa Rica, 2023

-Spanish Teacher (L1 & L2 – High School)
Sunlight Mandarin School, San José, Costa Rica, 2022

-Lexicography Assistant
Department of Lexicography, University of Costa Rica, 2019–2021