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I am an English as a Second/New Language (ESL/ENL) teacher who is motivated to help learners study English language in a positive, inclusive, and meaningful way. I am passionate about multiculturalism and bringing elements of American culture into the classroom. Additionally, I believe that students become more engaged through multi-sensory learning experiences, such as watching videos, playing learning games, and creating multimodal projects. A key goal in my teaching is to encourage learners to actively participate by cultivating a learning environment in which students feel valued. In the future, I plan to continue to develop my teaching skills and to create my own curriculum materials.
CLP Teaching Experience
CLP Teaching Experience
In Spring 2026, I served as an ESL Instructor through the Community Language Program (CLP) at Teachers College, Columbia University. I taught a semester-long ESL Upper-Intermediate 2 course to a group of highly motivated adult English language learners in New York City. In my course, I utilized the Passages I Textbook by Cambridge University Press. I developed my own course syllabi, lesson plans, and lesson materials following CLP guidelines. Additionally, I designed, administered, and graded a series of assessments based on the course curriculum units, including small talk communication, news stories, technology, and careers. Please feel free to explore samples of my work, including featured lesson plans, lesson materials, and interactive activities.
John F. Fanselow Award Recipient, 2026
John F. Fanselow Award Recipient, 2026
The Teachers College John F. Fanselow Award is given to 2-4 Applied Linguistics/TESOL students each year for their creation of outstanding curriculum materials for English language learners. My project entitled "Technology Innovation through the Past, Present, and Future" earned the 2026 Fanselow Award. My materials included an in-depth lesson plan and discussion on an episode from The Twilight Zone, an AI-generated guessing game on technology applications, and a presentation project in which students invented their own technology products/applications.
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
"She was very responsive to our reactions and feedback and consistently made efforts to improve. In the second half of the semester, the topics and games she introduced were very engaging, and I really enjoyed participating."
"She was very responsive to our reactions and feedback and consistently made efforts to improve. In the second half of the semester, the topics and games she introduced were very engaging, and I really enjoyed participating."
"She was very good at answering our questions. She explained things with examples from American culture, which helped us understand the cultural background as well. That was very informative and helpful."
"She was very good at answering our questions. She explained things with examples from American culture, which helped us understand the cultural background as well. That was very informative and helpful."
"I appreciate that she'd prepared a variety of activities for the class. I especially liked that the materials were in print format starting in the later part."
"I appreciate that she'd prepared a variety of activities for the class. I especially liked that the materials were in print format starting in the later part."
"This class is very fun."
"This class is very fun."
"She was so nice and thoughtful."
"She was so nice and thoughtful."
"Very creative."
"Very creative."
"I enjoyed the activities which we were given a specific scenario and had to talk with a partner. Matchmaking, for example. Even when I tried to practice speaking English on my own, I usually just ended up talking in cafes or shops, so it was great to be able to practice in a variety of different scenarios."
"I enjoyed the activities which we were given a specific scenario and had to talk with a partner. Matchmaking, for example. Even when I tried to practice speaking English on my own, I usually just ended up talking in cafes or shops, so it was great to be able to practice in a variety of different scenarios."
"I enjoy the grammar games-- even though I always lose 🤣-- because I think it's a fun way to practice for the test."
"I enjoy the grammar games-- even though I always lose 🤣-- because I think it's a fun way to practice for the test."
"In the class, some discussion time or practicing job interviews were helpful for my English study, but I would say every class was very meaningful because I've learned new English words or idioms every time."
"In the class, some discussion time or practicing job interviews were helpful for my English study, but I would say every class was very meaningful because I've learned new English words or idioms every time."
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