Drawing on research in the science of learning and second language acquisition, I help schools, universities, and teacher-preparation programs translate research into classroom practice that supports multilingual learners' rights.

I am a lecturer at the University of Miami and an adjunct instructor at Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University, teaching educators who prepare to serve multilingual learners. I teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in ESOL, Bilingual Education, Applied Education Research, Education Policies, Foundations of Education, and Asset Pedagogies. My research focuses on how learners' subjectivities can be the basis for learning, and how multilingual learners use their background knowledge to develop academic language in multilingual settings. Outside the classroom, I consult with K–12 schools, school districts, universities, and education organizations on curriculum design for English learners and bilingual programs, as well as professional development for teachers.