Professional Certifications

   
• Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, American  University, 1992

   
• Royal Society of Arts Preparatory Certificate for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to Adults, London, 1986

   
• Certificate, Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, International House, London, 1986

Professional Presentations

·         2009. Ann Ferren Teaching Conference, American University, Panelist, “Writing Across Borders.”

·         2008 NAFSA Region VIII Conference: Panelist, “Unpacking Academic Discourse for Student Success”

·         2006 NAFSA Region VIII Conference: Panelist “Cross-Campus Collaboration for International Student Support” and “Unpacking Academic Discourse for Student Success”

·         2006 Annual TESOL Convention:  Panelist, “Unpacking Academic Discourse for Student Success”

·         2005, Ann Ferren Teaching Conference, American University, Panelist, “Integrating and Evaluating International Students in the Classroom”

·         2004-present, Lecturer, English Program, Yin Shun Foundation Summer Dharma Retreat, Bodhi Monastery, Lafayette, NJ2003 Annual TESOL Convention:  Panelist, “Language Development Issues in Sustained-Content Instruction”