Dr. Gimenez holds a bachelor’s degree in Language Teaching, a Master’s degree in EFL  and a doctorate in Education. In her homeland, Venezuela, she worked as a tenured professor at Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado, where she was member of the editorial committee of two scientific journals (“Publicaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología” and “Agora de Heterodoxia”); coordinator of Extension Department; Researcher in the area of Educative Technology, Mobile Learning and Cultural Integration through Technology. Currently living and working in Mexico, she is part of the staff of the Language Faculty Tijuana of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. She teaches courses dealing with teaching practice and language skills practice. She is an active member of COILVE, managing COIL projects every semester. She researches in the fields of educational technology, language teaching, and cultural awareness.