Supporting Teachers, Programs, and Learners
I design and share practical, workforce-aligned approaches to adult ESOL instruction through conference presentations, professional development, and collaborative projects. My work focuses on helping educators implement effective, real-world language instruction across classrooms, programs, and statewide initiatives.
Carolina TESOL Teacher of the Year (2024)
Recognized for excellence in English language instruction, innovation in curriculum design, and commitment to student-centered, workforce-aligned learning.
Wake Tech Innovation Fund Recipient (2024-2025)
Awarded institutional funding to design, implement, and scale workforce-aligned ESOL curriculum, including faculty training and program-wide integration.
Carolina TESOL Innovative Language Experience Award (2023)
Recognized for the development of career-integrated, project-based ESOL curriculum aligned with Integrated Education and Training (IET) and WIOA priorities.
5 Strategies to Boost Engagement in Synchronous Online Classes
Wake Technical Community College, College and Career Readiness Convocation – with Eamon McGowan
TESOL International Convention – Salt Lake City, UT
Soft Skills in Action: Practical Strategies for ELL Classrooms - with Eamon McGowan
Workforce-Ready ESOL: Embedding Job Skills into Any Lesson
Enhancing Learning and Recall through Pre-Testing
TESOL International Conference – Long Beach, CA (Accepted, not presented)
Innovation Fund Results: Scaling Workforce-Aligned ESOL Curriculum
Wake Tech Faculty Professional Development Day – Raleigh, NC
Teaching Soft Skills: Preparing Students for the Workplace
North Carolina Community College System Conference, October 14, 2024 – Raleigh, NC
Wake Tech Faculty Professional Development Day, November 12, 2024 – Raleigh, NC
Introducing IET through Project-Based Learning
TESOL International Convention – Tampa, FL
COABE National Conference – Nashville, TN
Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation through Student-Generated Audio
TESOL International Convention – Tampa, FL
We Speak NYC: Statewide Proposal
NCCCS CCR Convocation – Greensboro, NC
Co-presented with Fowle, Miller, and Maldonado
Innovative Language Experience Award Presentation
Carolina TESOL – Myrtle Beach, SC (Award recipient; presentation displayed at conference)
Introducing IET through Project-Based Learning
North Carolina Community College System Conference – Raleigh, NC
Workforce Curriculum Rollout: Faculty Training Session
Designed and led a professional development session to support instructors in implementing newly redesigned workforce-aligned ESL curriculum.
Supporting ELPS Integration in ESL Instruction
Co-developer and facilitator of asynchronous and live professional development for Wake Tech instructors, focused on integrating ELPS standards into daily instruction.
Innovation Fund Faculty Training Series (3 Sessions)
Designed and led hybrid and online training sessions to support faculty implementation of workforce-aligned ESOL curriculum across Wake Tech programs.
We Speak NYC: Statewide Implementation & Professional Development
Co-led training sessions for instructors across North Carolina in collaboration with the CCR Central Office, supporting statewide adoption and instructional use.
TESOL 2024 Takeaways: Visual Literacy in ESL Instruction
Developed and delivered a professional development video highlighting instructional strategies for teaching visual literacy.
Using Student-Generated Audio to Support Pronunciation
Facilitated a workshop for Refugee Hope Partners and Wake Tech instructors on integrating student-created audio for pronunciation practice.
Project-Based Learning for Career Pathways in ESL
Delivered a 2-hour training session at East Central College (MO) on implementing project-based learning in workforce-focused ESL instruction.
Project-Based Learning for Career Pathways in ESL
Facilitated a series of four professional development workshops for Wake Tech and East Central College (MO).
Curriculum Refresh Rollout
Facilitator and contributor for program-wide ESOL curriculum redesign at Wake Tech, including training and implementation support.
Innovation Fund Project Lead, Wake Technical Community College (2024–2025)
Led the development and implementation of workforce-aligned ESOL curriculum, including faculty training, materials development, and program-wide integration.
Workforce Curriculum Redesign, Wake Tech ESL Program (2025)
Redesigned Level 1 and Level 6 ESL curriculum to align with workforce readiness standards (WIOA), integrating job-related language, skills, and instructional materials across courses.
Pilot Lead – Technology Integration for ELL
Coordinated pilot testing of instructional technology tools, evaluating accessibility, student engagement, and instructional effectiveness.
Curriculum Committee Member – Wake Tech ESL Program (2022–Present)
Contribute to curriculum design, materials selection, and alignment with WIOA, ELPS, and workforce readiness initiatives.
Mentor to Student Teachers (2022–2025)
Supervised and supported pre-service teachers in adult ESL classrooms, providing guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
Proposal Reviewer – TESOL International (2023–Present)
Reviewed conference proposals across multiple strands, including reading, writing, and oral communication.
Reviewer – Carolina TESOL
Innovative Language Experience Award (2024)
Teacher of the Year Applications & Interview Panels (2025)
Reviewer – Carolina Canvas Awards (2023, 2024)
Evaluated student submissions in visual art and creative writing for statewide recognition.