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Cristina Franco

@cristinafranco

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Research Assistant and PhD candidate in English Studies, bridging active learning, analysis, and teaching.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role that blends research and impact—supporting academic projects while using active, engaging teaching. I want a collaborative environment where strong analytical thinking and clear communication help students and research move forward.

I am a Research Assistant and PhD Candidate at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, focused on research in English Studies and on translating academic work into clear, active learning experiences. As part of my role, I bring strong capacidad de análisis and a research-support mindset, with a track record that includes supervision-adjacent collaboration through a Becaria de colaboración position and an established publication profile.

Alongside my research, I have built solid teaching experience as an English Teacher, where I have organized and taught “dynamic classes” for third and fourth ESO students through the “English Week” project at Escola Santa Clara. I also support learning environments through earlier service as an Auxiliar de bibliotecaria, and I bring multilingual strengths in English, Spanish, Catalan, and German to every classroom and research collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tècnica de Suport a la Recerca

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)

Worked as a research support specialist while pursuing a PhD, contributing to ongoing research activities at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Applied strong analytical skills and an active-learning approach in academic work.

Research Support Analytical Thinking Active Learning PhD Studies English Studies

English Teacher

Kids&Us

Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Taught English at Kids&Us and supported structured language learning for students. Organized and delivered engaging classes as part of the English Week project for secondary students.

English language teaching Lesson planning Classroom Instruction Student Engagement Program Delivery English Week Project

Becaria de Col·laboració

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Oct 2023 - Jul 2024 (9 months)

Completed a collaboration scholarship role at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, supporting research-related activities during the period. Contributed through academic work aligned with a gender perspective TFG-related focus.

Research Support Collaboration Analytical Thinking Active Learning English Studies

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Studies, English Studies

PhD in English Studies at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (February 2025).

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Master's Degree in Advanced English Studies, Advanced English Studies

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Premi Minerva (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona); becaria de col·laboració for TFG with gender perspective (Oct 2023–Jul 2024).

Master's Degree in Advanced English Studies at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from September 2023 to June 2024.