1. CURRICULUM VITA
Monica M. Banks-Gunzenhauser
Home: 1742 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722
Home Phone: (563) 441-9720
Cell Phone: (563) 940-8082
e-mail: mbgunzenhauser@gmail.com
EDUCATION
 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242. Department of Educational Policy and
Leadership Studies
o PH.D in Sociology of Education Division, Educational Leadership and Program.
May 2009
 Specialization areas: Philosophy of Education, Educational Policy, and
Third World/International Education
o Dissertation title: Sense of Belonging and Opportunities for Academic
Success for Immigrant Latino Students: A case study. (successfully defended
10/16/2008)
 Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455. Department of Educational and
Interdisciplinary Studies, MS.Ed with a focus on English as a Second Language, May 1996.
 Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela, B.S. in Modern Languages, May 1983.
Additional Skills:
 Multilingual -- Fluent in Spanish, Guarani, and English; functional literacy in Italian and
Portuguese
 Extensive international travel and familiarity with cultures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching
• Instructor. Department of Foreign Languages, Augustana College, August 1997 to present.
• Teaching load included 1st
and 2nd
year Spanish courses, Spanish for Health Professions
course
• Director. Liberal Arts, Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences, August 2009 to
January 2010.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
o Developed and implemented Liberal Arts curriculum
o Hired / supervised / evaluated adjunct instructors
o Facilitated IBHE / NCA compliance for Liberal Arts program
o Developed and delivered health literacy workshops/programming (print and
television) for community outreach initiatives

2. • Consultant. Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences, April 2009 to August 2009.
• Part-time Faculty. Department of Foreign Languages, St. Ambrose University, August 2008
to January 2009.
• Adjunct Faculty. Department of Educational & Interdisciplinary Studies, WIU, Summer
2002, Spring 2005, Spring 2008, teaching EIS 435G Cultural Studies of Second Language
Learners in the Classroom.
• Adjunct Spanish Faculty. Eastern Iowa Community College District, Scott Community
College, Fall 2001 to August 2009.
 EIS 435G Cultural Studies of Second Language Learners in the Classroom.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant. Department of Spanish & Portuguese, University of Iowa,
August 1998 to May 2001.
• Adjunct Spanish Faculty. Department of Foreign Languages, WIU, August 1996 to May
1997.
• Instructor. Both Spanish and English as a Second Language to corporate executives
(Caterpillar, Proctor & Gamble, Petroleos de Venezuela) and embassy staff (US, Russian &
Brazilian), Berlitz – Venezuela, 1983 to 1993.
• Consultant and Instructor. English and Spanish, Corporate Image C. A., Maracaibo,
Venezuela, 1994.
• English Instructor. Pérez, Porta, Cachafeiro & Associates Accounting Firm. Caracas
Venezuela 1990 -1992.
• English Instructor to Tourism Students. Institute of Protocol and Tourism. Caracas,
Venezuela 1990 -1992.
Non-teaching
 Managing Director. Inteli-Voces, LLC.
 Intensive English Consultant for Business. Scott Community College-arranged, 2013.
 English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English Translator. WIU International Trade &
Development Fellowship Exchange program, 1996-97.
 Coordinator. “Learning to Lead Summer Institute” – a comprehensive summer institute
designed to develop leadership skills for Cross-Cultural students aimed at preparing for
leadership roles in the US, Cross-Cultural Programs Office, WIU, 1996-97.
 Coordinator. “Professional Development Field Placement Program” in Illinois-based
communities in the US and abroad, WIU, 1995-97.
 Research Assistant. “Cross-Cultural Global and Organizational Behavioral Research
program” – a multinational study of cultures, leadership and organizational practices, WIU
Cross-Cultural Programs Office in cooperation with the Wharton School of Business, the
University of Pennsylvania, and Michigan State University, 1995-97.
 Program Organizer. “NAFTA – The Mexican Perspective inPublic Policy: Responsible
Management in the North American Marketplace short-term Study Abroad program”, WIU
and the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Mexico, 1997.
 Program Organizer. “Yucatan Experience short-term Study Abroad program”, WIU and
the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Mexico, 1997.

3. SELECT PAPERS / PRESENTATIONS / WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
-- Papers
 Bills, D. & Banks, M. M. R. (2001). A review of Amy Best’s “Prom Night: Youth, Schools,
and Popular Culture.” TCRecords.
 Banks-Gedde, M. M. R. (1996). “International Students Perceptions and Handbook to assist
in adjusting to Western Illinois University,” an action research project submitted to fulfill
culminating project requirements for the MSEd.
-- Presentations Related to ESL Training
 Banks-Gedde, M. (1994). “New Approaches in English Language Teaching,” Oxford
University Press, Maracaibo, Venezuela
 Banks-Gedde, M. (1994). “Let’s Give English Teachers a Chance,” Mini-convention Ven-
TESOL, Maracaibo, Venezuela.
 Banks-Gedde, M. (1994). “Teaching and Principles in Language Teaching: Communication
Approach,” Corporate Image, Maracaibo, Venezuela
 Banks-Gedde, M. (1994). “On Track of Excellence,” Venezuelan Convention of Teachers of
English to Speakers of Other Languages, LaGuaira, Venezuela
Service Activities
-- Leadership Positions
 Executive Board member, Viva-Quad Cities, 2007 – 2013
 Chair, Scholarship Committee, Viva-Quad Cities, 2007 – 2013
 Executive Board member, World Community Institute, 2006 – 2012
 Executive Board member, QCPDN, August 2009 – January 2010
-- Activities
 Presenter, University Fest (Davenport Civil Rights Commission), September 28th
2008
 Presenter, International Bazaar, Augustana College, 2006-present
 Presenter, World Community Institute, 2006
 Presenter, Viva Quad Cities, 2001-2003
 Presenter, International Bazaar, Blackhawk Community College, 1997-2003
 Presenter, International Bazaar “Fiesta of Cultures”, WIU, 1997
 Presenter, International Bazaar “Friends around the World”, WIU, 1997
 Presenter, International Bazaar “Colors of our World”, WIU, 1996
 Hispanic Students College Day at WIU, 1996-97
 Advisor, International Friendship Club, WIU, 1995-97.
 Tradicion Hispana dance troupe member
Professional Membership
 ILA
 Kappa Delta Phi

4.  TESOL

5. REFERENCES:
 Dr. Michael Finnemann, Chair Department of Foreign Languages, Augustana College
 Dr. Araceli Masterson-Algar, Assistant Professor in Spanish, Augustana College
 Dr. David Bills, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs, Associate
Professor, Dept. Educational Policy & Leadership Studies, N446 LC, University of Iowa,
Iowa City, 52240 (319) 335-5383.
 Scott Swanson, Program Manager ESL and Foreign Languages, Scott Community College –
Belmont Campus, Rm. 1108C, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722-6804 (563) 441-
4233.

6. REFERENCES:
 Dr. Michael Finnemann, Chair Department of Foreign Languages, Augustana College
 Dr. Araceli Masterson-Algar, Assistant Professor in Spanish, Augustana College
 Dr. David Bills, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs, Associate
Professor, Dept. Educational Policy & Leadership Studies, N446 LC, University of Iowa,
Iowa City, 52240 (319) 335-5383.
 Scott Swanson, Program Manager ESL and Foreign Languages, Scott Community College –
Belmont Campus, Rm. 1108C, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722-6804 (563) 441-
4233.