TESOL Education

As I begin the TESOL M.A. Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, I am motivated to research anxiety/sensory overload in the classroom and develop curriculum materials, sensory tools, and learning aids. I believe that every student deserves to feel comfortable and confident when learning, and I am committed to fostering educational spaces that are supportive and inclusive.

Research Questions:

• How is second language learning a vulnerable experience? What can educators do to alleviate anxiety in the classroom?

• In what ways are classrooms intimidating or overstimulating, and how might educators make educational spaces more welcoming?

• What kinds of educational tools help students engage with the course content?

• How can learning progress best be measured, and how can students make realistic language learning goals?

• In what ways can edcuators make classrooms more engaging and meaningful for students?

Asian Studies and Multimedia Art

My academic research in Asian Studies combines contemporary approaches to multimedia art with aspects of traditional East Asian aesthetics. I am interested in combining original, sample-free electronic music with edited video and digital animation. My thesis projects explore ways of creating a calming, tranquil sensory experience through audio and visual art.

Research Questions:

• How have traditional East Asian arts developed in modern society?

• How does technology influence the way artists view traditional arts and aesthetics?

• In what ways are live instruments different from electronic versions?

• Are electronic versions of traditional instruments "traditional" in any aspect, and why?

• How can individuals perceive themselves within an environment in new ways?

• Can a soothing sensory experience help neurodivergent individuals, and how?

• How are moments of silence and spaces of emptiness valuable to art and society?