María Esmeralda Zatarain Gámez “Esme”
Birthday: July 12th
University Degree: Degree in Spanish Letters; 1998
Relevant Work Experience: Spanish Language School Instructor (7 years). Secondary school teacher (2 years)
Additional Studies: French, 6 years of study; English, 5 years of study; Hermeneutics (study of interpretation theory),
2 years of study
Likes: Literature, cinema, dance, music and cooking
Musical Tastes: Rock in Spanish and other languages
Luís Manuel García Rangel “Monk”
Birthday: July 21st
University Degree: Degree in Spanish Letters; 1998
Relevant Work Experience: Spanish Language School Instructor (5 years). High School teacher (2 years)
Likes: Literature, cinema, soccer, American football (NFL and college), basketball (NBA y college).
Musical Tastes: Rock in Spanish and other languages
Favorite Books/Authors: El nombre de la rosa; La insoportable levedad del ser; Carlos Castaneda; J. J. Benítez;
Gabriel García Márquez; Carlos Fuentes; Mario Vargas Llosa.
Personal Abilities: Patient and calm, soccer player, understands English but not fluent, preparing spicy Mexican salsas!
Ángel Rolando Rodríguez Lara “Rolas”
Birthday: April 12th.
University Degree: Degree in Spanish Letters; 1998
Relevant Work Experience: Spanish Language School Instructor (11 years). High School teacher (6 months)
Likes: Literature, cinema, traveling, soccer, American football, basketball, comedy, cartoons, music, computers.
Musical Tastes: Rock; Jazz; Blues; Modern Pop; Traditional Mexican Music: canto nuevo; ranchera y norteña
Favorite Books/Authors: Cien años de soledad; Pedro Páramo; La insoportable levedad del ser; El nombre de la rosa;
Jorge Luís Borges; Gabriel García Márquez; H. P. Lovecraft; Alfonso Reyes; Isabel Allende;
Henry Miller; Anaís Nin.
Personal Abilities: Comprehension and analysis of language, friendly, respectful, and organized.