Education & Training
- The Commission of English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) Site Reviewer Training
- M.A. TESOL, School for International Training
- B.A. English Education, University of Illinois
- B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences, Concentration: Modern German Studies, University of Illinois.
ESL and Teaching Interests
- Teaching all areas of curriculum; curriculum and class activities development; assessment
Presentations and Publications
- 2018. “ ‘Writing Clinic’ in For-Credit Classes.” Presentation for ELI in-house professional development (November).
- 2017. A Paradoxical Project: Encouraging Students to Seek Rejection to Foster Engagement and Culturally-Situated Competence. Presentation at WATESOL Conference (October) in Washington, D.C.
- 2016. Interviewed by John Russell. “Education Tips #1: Ask Questions/Improve Critical Thinking.” Voice of America Learning English. 26 Apr. 2016.
- 2016. Developing Critical Thinking: Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions. Presentation to be made at TESOL International Convention & Language Expo (April) in Baltimore, MD.
- 2016. “Split-Level” Placement: Proficiencies vs. Practicalities. Poster presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in Monterey, CA.
- 2015. Developing Critical Thinking with Question-Asking Constructs. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (October) in New Orleans, LA.
- 2015. Going Global: Teaching, Working, & Studying Abroad. Invited panel member for Career Services’ panel (April) for undergraduate students interested in gaining international experience at the University Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
- 2015. Paradigm Shift: Questioning Constructs for Critical Thinking. Presentation made at Georgia TESOL (GATESOL) IEP Mini-Conference (February) in Atlanta, GA.
- 2015. A Pilot Text Review Program for Faculty Involvement in Curriculum Development. Poster presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in San Francisco, CA.
- 2014. With J. Hamrick. A Process for Curriculum Revision in an IEP. Presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in San Francisco, CA.
- 2013. Materials Selection in Curriculum Development: Getting Faculty Involved. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (November) in Myrtle Beach, NC.
- 2013. With J. Hamrick. A Process for Curriculum Revision in an IEP. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (November) in Myrtle Beach, NC.
- 2012. Student Learning Outcomes in the IEP Reading Curriculum. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (September) in Knoxville, TN.
- 2012. With T. Allen, M. Forbes, & J. Hamrick. Program Review: Preparing for and Hosting External Reviewers. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (September) in Knoxville, TN.
Professional Memberships
- TESOL International Association
- Three Rivers TESOL (current member and past president)
Overseas Experience
- Asia (Japan, especially), Europe (Austria, France), Latin America (El Salvador), and Micronesia (Marshall Islands)
Languages
- French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Marshallese
Personal Interests
- Cooking, gardening, hiking, photography, and traveling