Emma Schaefer (she / her)
Ph.D. Student,
Hispanic Linguistics
M.A. Spanish (2023)
B.A. Spanish, French (2022)
Experience
Hispanic Linguistics PhD Student
The Ohio State University
Aug 2023 - Present
I specialize in sociolinguistics, phonetics, and phonology, and work primarily with Chilean Spanish. I am currently on a University Fellowship, and began teaching in Autumn 2024.
Graduate Assistant
Saint Louis University
Aug 2022 - May 2023
In this role at the Language Resource Center (LRC), I provided administrative support to Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) faculty, tutored students in Spanish and French, and coordinated with other LRC staff to host events such as the Polyglot Café.
School Navigator
Navigate STL Schools • Part-time
Dec 2021 - May 2022
In my role as a Navigator, I met with parents to help them navigate the St. Louis city school system and find at least three school options for their child(ren). Other responsibilities included translation of materials to Spanish and French and supporting community outreach projects.
Education
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Hispanic Linguistics
Aug 2023 - May 2028
Saint Louis University
Master of Arts - MA, Spanish Language and Literature
May 2023