Resume
Resume
As a PhD student, I am actively seeking part-time or seasonal opportunities in research, teaching, and translation. Feel free to reach out with any questions about my educational background, professional experiences, or areas of passion.
PhD in Second Language Studies with emphasis in Applied Linguistics
August 2024 - May 2028
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, US
M.A. in Modern Languages with emphasis in Applied Linguistics/TESOL
August 2022 - May 2024
University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Bachelor of Education in Adult and Community Education
October 2012 - November 2015
Graduate Researcher: Modern Languages Department, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, US
Project Title: Language and Framing in Headlines on Rebecca Cheptegei’s Femicide
August 2024 - December 2024
Research Design
Developed methodologies to analyze sentence structure and word choice on headlines reporting Rebecca Cheptegei’s femicide case on Instagram.
Built a multilingual corpus of 330 headlines from 13 languages and created a Qualtrics survey for 20 participants to examine public perceptions of reporting language.
Data Collection and Analysis
Leveraged ChatGPT's image-to-text functionality to extract Instagram headlines related to the femicide case of Rebecca Cheptegei for analysis.
Utilized Tableau to create interactive visualizations, showcasing patterns in sentence structure and word choice in Instagram headlines.
Report Writing and Communication
Compiled findings into a report for potential peer-reviewed journal publication utilizing Zotero for efficient reference management and precise citation formatting.
Project Management
Adhered to ethical standards by completing CITI training and maintained data integrity through robust tools and expert collaboration.
Research Outcome
The results highlight how media language shapes societal urgency around femicide, emphasizing the need for active voice and non-romanticized language that holds perpetrators accountable.
Project Title: Influences on Language Choices Among Tanzanian Instagram Users
May 2023 - May 2024
Research Design
Developed methodologies, including a new corpus and techno-biographical interviews, to study language preference patterns among Tanzanian Instagram users.
Data Collection and Analysis
Built a corpus of 400 Instagram posts from 40 Tanzanian users and conducted 5 interviews to explore factors influencing language choice.
Report Writing and Communication
Submitted a thesis to ProQuest and prepared a manuscript to the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, using Zotero for efficient reference management and citation formatting.
Presented research at the African Language Teacher Association (ALTA) Conference.
Research Outcome
The findings highlighted the link between language and content collocation, guiding the use of appropriate language for social, economic, or cultural communication in multilingual communities.
Conference Presenter, Various Locations, November 2023 - April 2024
Research Presentations
Presented at the African Language Teacher Association Conference (April 2024) on “Influences on Language Choices Among Tanzanian Instagram Users”
Presented at the Mississippi Foreign Language Association Conference (November 2023) on a “Research-Based Toolkit for Enhancing Oral Fluency in Language Teaching”.
Swahili Instructor: Modern Languages Department, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, US, August 2022 - Present
Course Instruction
Taught Beginner (2022/2023), Intermediate (2023/2024), and Advanced Swahili (2024/2025) courses, employing a student-centered approach to foster active learning and engagement.
Curriculum Development
Developed 6 interactive, student-focused syllabi for various course levels that align with ACTFL standards.
Resource Preparation
Create culturally appropriate and engaging teaching and learning materials that are aligned with course objectives and enhanced language proficiency.
Assessment Design
Design tests, quizzes, and 10+comprehensive exams/projects to effectively assess students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across various proficiency levels.
Student Recruitment
Promote the Swahili program to prospective students with a goal of increasing enrollment on campus.
Translation Editor: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March - April 2021
Worked with the author in translating, editing, and proofreading the book titled Anansi Helps the Bees Save the Trees (Anansi Anawasaidia Nyuki Kuokoa Miti) in Swahili.
Committee Member, UM Fulbright Committee, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, September 2024 - Present
Secretary, African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, August 2023 - May 2024
Radio Guest Speaker: University of Mississippi Radio, October 11/18, 2023
Volunteer Organizer: Kurasini Orphanage, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, December 2017 - June 2019
Please keep my resume on file in case you think I may be a good fit with your organization either now or in the future. Feel free to contact me with any questions.