Hello future COA ESOL students! My name is Brian Ng and I have been teaching at College of Alameda since Fall 2007. In the COA ESOL department, we have an established educational culture that emphasizes a student's first approach that requires listening and dialog to ensure that the curriculum matches the needs of the students. I have taught reading and writing, grammar, listening and speaking, pronunciation, conversation, and vocabulary and idioms at multiple levels. Learning a language as an adult is a lifelong journey and I hope that I can be a small part of your educational journey. 

Email: bng@peralta.edu 

I have been working with students from different backgrounds for almost 20 years. I love teaching because while teaching, I am also learning a lot from my students. I learn about their culture, their language, and their diverse perspectives. This is the most exciting part of teaching for me! Also, I used to be an English language learner like you all, and I can empathize with you about all the challenges you are going through while learning a new language. I promise to make my classes as enjoyable as I can, and I hope we will learn a lot together. I have been teaching Advanced Reading and Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Listening & Speaking 1 classes. I look forward to seeing you on campus! 

Email: dekici@peralta.edu 

Hello Everyone! My name is Jenny Lemper and I’ve been teaching ESOL at College of Alameda for five and a half years. I love making fun activities to practice English. I also enjoy helping students develop academic skills like critical thinking and independent learning. I have taught all levels and skills, but I mostly have been teaching Grammar 3 and Reading/Writing 2. In fall 2020, I’m teaching Conversation and Reading/Writing 3. I hope to see you in class!

Email: jlemper@peralta.edu 

I was an ESOL student 21 years ago College of Alameda. I started teaching Spanish and English for Montessori preschools as well as non-profit organizations 12 years ago at the same time; I worked as an ESOL/English and Spanish tutor at College of Alameda. I fell in love with teaching English and helping students from multicultural and diverse educational backgrounds. My background is in Radio & Television with emphasis in reporting and a minor in Spanish. I have been teaching ESOL at COA for almost two years. I like to create an environment where students can feel safe and they can share their culture while learning English.  

  Email: jcarranza@peralta.edu