Margarita Obregon
180 S. Yorktown Rd.
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1557 (work)
Department
Rank
Foreign Languages
Senior Associate Faculty
Lecturer
Education
Master in Education; May 2003.
Western Illinois University
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science; June 1984.
Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Major: Chemist and Pharmaceutical Biologist
Employment/Experience
2003-Present Western Illinois University
Foreign Languages and Literatures/ Spanish Instructor
1995- 1996
ITESM Campus Queretaro, Mexico
Spanish Instructor- English Translator
Department of Continuing Education
Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture
Courses offered to Korean spouses of Dae-Woo executives and
Clarion Inc. executives.
1985-1987
Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia (Health Department)
Position: Citotechnologist
Laboratorio de Diagnostico Oportuno de Cáncer
(Early Detection of Cancer Laboratory)
1984-1985
Hospital Central de Rio Verde, Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia
(Health Department's District Hospital, Rio Verde, SLP México)
Position: Clinical Analysis Specialist
Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos (Laboratory and Pathology)
1983-1984
Internship
Hospital Central "Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto" (State Hospital).
Position: Clinical Analysis Specialist
Laboratorio de Analísis Clínico (Laboratory and Blood Bank)
1983
Internship
HYLSA – Mercado del Fierro y del Acero (HYLSA – Steel Co.).
Position: Chemist
Metal Scale Processing
1982
Practical
Training
Industrial Minera México (Industrial Mining of Mexico).
Position: Chemist
Quantitative Element Analysis Laboratory.
Professional
2007-20011
ABBES Advisor
2002-20011
Dealing with Difference Institute- WIU
2003- 2010
ICTFL Conferences
2001
Regional NAFSA Conference
(National Association of Foreign Student Affairs)
Presenter: “Women for International Friendship at WIU”
1994
The Art of Professional Coaching
The Newfield Group. ITESM Campus Querétaro
1990
La Mujer Actual (The role of Women in Modern Society)
Distant Learning, ITESM Campus Querétaro
1987
ESL- ITESM Campus Querétaro
Creative Activities
FLAG ― Foreign Language Alliance Group- Workshops
Conference Presentations
2011 Kentucky Foreign Language Conference – Lexington Kentucky
“Attitudes towards the Effectiveness of Technological Tools in Foreign Language
Classes: Students vs. Instructors.”
2010 ICTFL Conference
“Top tech tools currently applied in our Foreign Language Classes”
2009 ICTFL Conference
“Advantages of using Podcasting in Foreign Languages”
“Foreign Language Beginners: Helping them cope with Frustration”
2006 Asia―CALL Learning Environments Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Teaching environments: "Is trust still a factor in an enhanced language learning
environment?
Professional and Academic Service
Foreign Languages Department- Various Committees
Volunteer for the W.I.U. Cross-Cultural Educational Programs as an Interpreter.
Co-chair for the W.I.U. Women for International Friendship Club (2002-2011)
Volunteer for the W.I.U. International Programs (Fun Fest, Holidays around the
World, English partners.)
Volunteer for Spoon River College-LIFE program- Spanish for travelers. (Fall 2011)
Volunteer for Lincoln School (Teaching Spanish, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Volunteer for Edison School (After School Enrichment Program (2003, 2004, 2005)
Women’s Center Advisory Board 2006-2007
Professional Memberships/Affiliations
MLA- Modern Languages Association
FLAG – Foreign Language Action Group
ICTFL – Illinois Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages
WOW- Western Organization for Women
UW – University Women