ACADEMIC DEGREES
Master of Science Degree, Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. (On-going)
Doctoral Degree, Second Language Education (major), TESOL & Applied Linguistics (minor), Indiana University, School of Education, Bloomington, IN.
Master of Art, in Foreign Language Education, Hacettepe University, School of Education, Ankara, Turkey.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS AND
MICROCREDENTIALS
Quizlet Certified Teacher, 2025
Unconscious Bias Training, 2023
Inclusive Instructional Design, Certification, 2023
Mid-Level Intercultural Competency Certification (Fall 2022- May 2023), Indiana University, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs
Universal Design Learning Associate (UDL), 2022
EdPuzzle Learning Software Coach, 2022
Intercultural Competence Certificate, Office of IU Vice President for International Affairs, Fall 2020
Managing Generation Z, 2020
ACADEMIC EXPERTISE
Second Language Acquisition & Learner Engagement: LCTLs, second language motivation, recruitment & retention, enrollment trends, curriculum design, learner persistence.
Emerging Language Technologies & AI in Education: Generative AI, adaptive learning platforms, AI-driven instruction, digital tools for language learning, STEM-integrated language education.
Second Language Curriculum Design: Content-based instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, personalized learning pathways, technology-enhanced curriculum.
Learning Theory & Educational Psychology: Cognitive learning theories, motivation theory, constructivist learning, instructional material validation.
Instructional Design Practices: Training program development, instructional models, design strategy, research-based instructional strategies.
Educational Evaluation & Assessment: Program effectiveness, qualitative & quantitative evaluation, performance-based assessments, survey instrument development, reliability & validity in educational measurement.
Instructional Product Development: AI-driven instructional design, learner-centered materials, instructional validation strategies, accessibility & scalability in learning design.
Computers in Education & Training: Digital learning tools, adaptive learning systems, data-driven instructional decision-making, technology integration in second language education.