Lucia Taylor is a Professor of Spanish and Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Tech, where she previously served as Department Chair of History, Humanities and Modern Languages. She has been a faculty member at Utah Tech since 2013.
Originally from Spain, Dr. Taylor came to the US in 2009 to complete her doctorate while teaching at the University of Utah. She leads study abroad programs to Spain as often as possible. Dr. Taylor is an avid reader, enjoys tennis, and relishes visiting family in Spain during breaks.
Dr. Taylor’s research interests are on OERs, Oral Proficiency and Dual Language Immersion Education. She has presented in multiple state, national and international conferences, and served as reviewer in several international and national conferences. She has served in multiple committees and boards and serves as Utah Tech’s representative in dual language education in the state of Utah.
Achievements
- OPIc Rater – ACTFL
- OPI Certified Tester – ACTFL
- Certified Tester of DELE C1-C2, B1-B2, A1-A2 – Instituto Cervantes