PHOTO CREDIT: Golam Rabby
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Inauguration of the English Writing Center at the University of Dhaka, October 30, 2023
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About Me (updated November 2023)
- I am an international consultant, educator, and speaker. I am currently living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- My specializations are ELT and Writing Centers.
- I also consult as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. Department of State. I am currently working in Bangladesh to establish a writing center at the University of Dhaka. My previous Specialist project was establishing a writing center at Burapha University in Thailand (see photo gallery).
- I am also a freelance writer/editor and private tutor. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] for more information.
- I love learning languages! I am proficient in Spanish, and I have studied French, German, Arabic, Thai, and a little Khmer.
- This website is not as current or beautiful as it could be because I love my work, and I'd rather expend my energy there than on this site. Sorry!
Earlier work...
I lived and worked in Qatar from 2005-2015 at various institutions, including Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, the American School of Doha, the Academic Bridge Program, Berlitz Language Center, and more.
During my final years in Qatar, I was an Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in second language learning and writing center pedagogy at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. This article, "Tutoring in Qatar" was written about my experience in Doha. I also served as the President of the Middle East-North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA), and after my departure from the region I continued to play a role in the organization as Past President.
After Qatar, I moved to Vienna, Austria, where I began working as a consultant for Stanton Chase, an international executive search firm. Two years later I returned to the education sector when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand. I enjoyed working in two worlds -- educating and developing the next generation of talent, and working with talent acquisition and recruitment experts around the globe.
From 2016-2020 I was the Global Content Manager for Stanton Chase, and from 2018-2020 a Cover Teacher at NIST International School. I also taught Year 6 (grade 5) summer school at NIST.
I moved to Phnom Penh in 2020 and have worked as an English Language Instructor since then.
I am originally from Vermont, where a piece of my heart will always remain.
Anyone who knows me would likely attest that my life is a constant blend of personal and professional interests. Consequently, this website is reflection of my personal and professional work. I find life to be very pleasurable by connecting my worlds, as you will hopefully see and understand through this site. Read more under the "Philosophies" tab above.
You can also find articles about me here from the Qatar Foundation Telegraph archives.
See Issue 101, 26 December, 2013 (page 10). (Or click directly here for English and here for Arabic version.)
See Issue 46, 17 November, 2011 (page 10).
Education
Ph.D. English (Composition & TESOL), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A. TESOL, American University
B.S.L.A. Spanish, Georgetown University
Other Certifications
Clickminded SEO Course (February 2019)
National Tutor Association (2014): Tutoring Foundations, Academic Coach, and Train-the-Trainer
Legal Assistant Program Certificate (2003), Georgetown University (since renamed the Paralegal Studies Program)
Professional Volunteer Positions Held
International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) Board of Trustees, August 2021 to July 2023
TalesMag, Managing Director, 2018 to March 2023
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Past President, 2015-2018
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) President, 2013-2015
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Executive Secretary, November 2011-March 2013
Perspectives (TESOL Arabia Publication) Reviewer, 2013-present
TESOL Journal Reviewer, 2013-present
Writing Lab Newsletter Reviewer, 2011-present
Qatar TESOL Executive Secretary, 2010-2014
Qatar TESOL Newsletter Editor, 2006-2008
Qatar TESOL Membership Director, 2005-2006
TalesMag, Managing Director, 2018 to March 2023
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Past President, 2015-2018
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) President, 2013-2015
Middle East North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Executive Secretary, November 2011-March 2013
Perspectives (TESOL Arabia Publication) Reviewer, 2013-present
TESOL Journal Reviewer, 2013-present
Writing Lab Newsletter Reviewer, 2011-present
Qatar TESOL Executive Secretary, 2010-2014
Qatar TESOL Newsletter Editor, 2006-2008
Qatar TESOL Membership Director, 2005-2006
Professional Affiliations
National Tutoring Association Member since 2013
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Member since 2010
College Composition and Communication (CCC) Member since 2010
Middle East-North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Member since 2008
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Arabia Member since 2005
Qatar TESOL Member since 2005
WATESOL Member since 2003
TESOL Member since 2003
American University TESOL Program Alumni Association Member since 2003
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Member since 2010
College Composition and Communication (CCC) Member since 2010
Middle East-North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Member since 2008
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Arabia Member since 2005
Qatar TESOL Member since 2005
WATESOL Member since 2003
TESOL Member since 2003
American University TESOL Program Alumni Association Member since 2003