Academic Appointments |
University of Alabama at Birmingham |
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Graduate School and School of Education and Human Sciences (shared, AY 2008-2009) |
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Assistant Professor |
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Assessing in-coming international graduate students in oral, written proficiency |
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Teaching Responsibilities |
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GRD 736 Dissertation Strategies |
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GRD 712 Research Writing and Style |
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GRD 726 Academic Writing for Graduate Students |
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EESL 627 Teaching Adult English Language Learners |
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EESL 620 Special Topics: Providing Equal Access to Education |
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EESL 615 Grammar for ESL Teachers |
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EESL 610 Second Language Acquisition |
The Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C. |
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School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) |
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English Language Program Coordinator, (AYs 2006-2008) |
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Developed policy, assessed all in-coming international students, hired and |
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supervised all adjuncts and teaching assistants |
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Professional Lecturer |
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Teaching Responsibilities |
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Effective English Writing at Advanced-Mid level (follows ACTFL criteria) |
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Effective English Writing at Advanced-High level |
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Professional Speaking at Superior level |
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Other Professional Experience |
HIGHER EDUCATION |
University of Alabama, Hunstville |
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Visiting Assistant Professor of TESOL (AY 2005-2006) |
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Teaching Responsibilities |
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EHL 505 Introduction to General Linguistics |
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EHL 507 Functional Grammar |
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EHL 608 Second Language Acquisition |
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EHL 609 TESOL Methods |
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EHL 610 TESOL Practicum |
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Organized 2 TESOL student research conferences |
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Administered TESOL Masters Exit Exams |
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ESL Instructor (AYs 1997-2000, 2004-2005) |
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Teaching Responsibilities |
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ESL 100 Basic English |
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ESL 101, 102 Speaking & Listening |
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ESL 103, 104 Composition |
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Lecturer, Partners in Education Program (AY 2004) |
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Sponsored by American Councils for International Education, UAH, and University of |
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Termez, Uzbekistan |
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (AY 2000) |
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Teaching Responsibilities |
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EN 320 Introduction to Linguistics |
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EN 120 L2 Composition Skills |
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EN 101 L1 Freshman Composition |
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Supervised Masters students |
University of Toledo |
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Full-time Instructor, American Language Institute (AYs 1980-1982) |
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Taught 23 ESL courses on all levels, in all skill areas |
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Latin American Scholars Preparing for American Universities program (LASPAU) |
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN CHINESE-SPEAKING ENVIRONMENTS |
Taipei American School, Taipei, Taiwan |
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Full-time Instructor (AYs 1977-78) |
Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan |
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Full-time Instructor (AYs 1976-77) |
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Taught English to humanities students |
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Instigated and taught English for Engineers curriculum |
Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
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Instructor (AYs 1973-75) |
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Taught English to medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing students |
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Instigated & taught elective Medical English course for upper-class students |