Who am I?

Hello everyone! My name is Cameron Teubner-Keller and I am a 2024 graduate of the M.A. Language Teaching Studies program at the University of Oregon. I am a native Oregonian, having spent my entire life in Eugene—give or take a few months. I graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Linguistics and a certificate in English Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) in the Spring of 2023. I am an L1 speaker of English, but have been studying Japanese for about six years throughout high school and the end of college as well as some French for three years in college. Outside of my interests in language and teaching, I enjoy photography, spending time with my cat Tsuki, and traveling to see the world’s beauty. Some photos on this website are ones I’ve taken while exploring the world, including Japan where my travels involved using my second language.

Why did I decide to be a language teacher?

I didn’t always plan to be a teacher, but I always knew I wanted to have a positive impact on people. I entered university as a political science major; however, after some influence from my first-year French teacher, I started taking linguistics courses right at the start of the covid pandemic. Through linguistics courses, I learned of my love for languages. I had always thought they were a practical subject to learn in school, but these classes introduced me to the depth of their true nature—the wild diversity and power that languages have. During my sophomore year of college, I was introduced to the SLAT certificate by Keli Yerian. Ever since then, I’ve been taking language teaching courses and following the path to becoming a language teacher—the perfect combination of my interest in languages and my desire to have a positive impact on people (my future students).

This Portfolio

The journey I’ve embarked on through the language teaching courses here at the University of Oregon has been one of growth. In my first LT course three years ago, I remember being surrounded by fellow future educators and thinking, “I’m not sure if I can be a language teacher." That feeling of imposter syndrome has been one I’ve struggled with for a long time and will not fade easily. Although I may feel that way at times, I can say with certainty that after completing this program I know I have the skills to be a language teacher. This portfolio highlights the work I’ve produced throughout the program that showcases my ability to be a competent language teacher in six key areas: language as a dynamic system, design, digitally-mediated language learning (DMLL), assessment, teaching, and research. Research projects, lesson plans, assessment creations, teaching reflections, and much more demonstrate the knowledge I possess and my ability to apply it to real contexts. This portfolio showcases my abilities and demonstrates my confidence in teaching languages and guiding students along their learning journey.

Future Plans

After graduating, I will be participating in a 10-week internship with Tokyo International University in Ikebukuro, Japan starting early September. I will work alongside both experienced professionals and other student interns in the Learning Commons for English majors (E-track). After the internship, I plan to seek long-term employment as an English teacher in Japan. I hope you enjoy exploring my portfolio. My contact information is below.