Michelle

Having taught English in Hong Kong, Japan, England, and the United States, I understand how to accommodate the needs of diverse student groups. While working as an adjunct faculty member at BYU–Hawaii, I taught English as an International Language (EIL) undergraduate classes to students from over 75 countries. My teaching experience includes freshman composition, TESOL, and Applied English Linguistics courses at BYU in Provo. Additionally, I have supported students at various proficiency levels through my involvement in an Intensive English Program in Provo, Utah, and in community English classes at Utah Valley University. This broad experience has allowed me to empower learners from all backgrounds to strengthen their language skills.

Currently, I am a PhD student in Linguistics at the University of Utah. I have published papers related to my research interests—second language writing, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and self-assessment—in Language Assessment Quarterly, TESL-EJ, and Reading & Writing Quarterly. I also serve as a reviewer for the International Journal of Elementary Education. I have designed a Peace Linguistics course for the University of Utah and am currently teaching it.