Degrees:
M.A., Central Connecticut State Univ
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State Univ
Edwin Alverio, a proud native of Puerto Rico, is deeply committed to the study and teaching of Spanish language, literature, and culture. He holds an M.A. from Central Connecticut State University and a B.A. from Eastern Connecticut State University, with additional academic work at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, Universidad del Turabo (Puerto Rico), and the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain).
Since 2020, he has taught Spanish at Trinity College as a Visiting Lecturer, and since 2010 he has also served as Adjunct Faculty at Naugatuck Valley Community College. His teaching extends beyond the classroom, with courses designed for healthcare workers and business professionals in Hartford, Connecticut. In addition to his academic work, he is also an active writer and artist.
His work bridges academic research, creative writing, and cultural advocacy, with a focus on representing Puerto Rican voices and experiences.
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Spanish Language & Literature
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Spanish Art & Cultures
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Latino Studies (Latin American Writers)
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Spanish Composition & Advance Grammar
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Spanish Civilization
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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
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Spanish for Business and Finance
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Colonialism and its legacy in Puerto Rican society
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Poetry as a vehicle of cultural resistance and social critique
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Spanish for professional contexts (healthcare, business)
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Books & Educational Works
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Ricans (Short Stories – Puerto Rican Diaspora in the United States), 2025
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Pisicorre (Novel in Chapters – Puerto Rican Society), 2025
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Cucharas y Otros Secretos (Spanish Edition – Short Stories for Children and Adults), 2025
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Manos a la Obra (Spanish for Business - Grammar Workbook), 1st Edition, 2016
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Lenguaje y Salud (Spanish for Health Care Workers - Grammar Workbook), 1st Edition, 2014
Essays & Poetry
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Poetry, a Vehicle to Denounce Colonialism in Puerto Rican Society
, 2008
Lectures & Presentations
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AFRO-Caribbean Art Exhibit
, NVCC International Arts Festival, April 2019
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Art in Puerto Rico
, NVCC International Arts Festival, April 2018
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The Puerto Rican Heritage
, One Book Artist Talk, NVCC, October 2015
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