Teaching Experience in Linguistics

Instructor

Radboud University, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

BA

• LET-ETCAMB217 American and British Popular Culture (2023, 2024, 2025)

• LET-ETCENB220 Current Issues in English Linguistics (2025) - course coordinator

• LET-ETCENB215 Language Variation and Change (2024, 2025) - course coordinator

• LET-ETCB000 Mentoring Programme (2023-24, 2024-25)

• LET-ETCENB307 Research Seminar in English Language and Culture (2023, 2024) - course coordinator

• LET-ETCENB103 Syntax (2024, 2025) - course coordinator in 2025

• LET-ETCENB101 Writing English (2023)

MA

• LET-TWM409 Languages and Society: Variation and Diversity (2024, 2025) - course co-ordinator

University of Toronto, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN251 Introduction to Sociolinguistics (Summer 2020, online; Summer 2021, online)

University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Language Studies 

BA

• LIN256 Sociolinguistics (Winter 2022, online)

University at Buffalo, Department of Linguistics

BA/MA

• LIN493/595 Sociolinguistics (Spring 2016)

Assistant Instructor

University of Toronto, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN200 Introduction to Language (Fall 2021, online)

Lead Teaching Assistant English Language Learning/Reading to Write Initiative

University of Toronto, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN251 Introduction to Sociolinguistics (Fall 2021)

Teaching Assistant

University of Toronto, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN101 Introduction to Linguistics: Sound Structure (Fall 2016)

• LIN102 Introduction to Linguistics: Sentence Structure and Meaning (Winter 2017)

• LIN200 Introduction to Language (Winter 2020)

• LIN204 English Grammar (Summer 2019)

• LIN228 Phonetics (Summer 2017; Fall 2019)

• LIN251 Introduction to Sociolinguistics (Winter 2018; Fall 2020, online) 

• LIN351 Sociolinguistic Patterns in Language (Winter 2020; Winter 2021, online)

University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Language Studies

BA

• JAL355 Language and Gender (Fall 2018)

• LIN256 Sociolinguistics (Winter 2018, Winter 2019)

University of Toronto Scarborough, Department of Language Studies (formerly Centre for French and Linguistics)

BA

• LINA01 Introduction to Linguistics (Fall 2017)

Guest Lectures

University of Toronto, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN228 Phonetics - Topic: Phonation and voice onset time (November 20, 2019)

Queens University, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

BA

• LING202 Canadian English - Topic: Variation and change in adjectives of positive evaluation (March 20, 2016, with Sali A. Tagliamonte)

University at Buffalo, Department of Linguistics

BA

• LIN311 Variation in English - Topic: Three waves of variation study (November 4, 2015)

I hold an Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificate from the University of Toronto. I also completed a professional development course called THE500 Teaching in Higher Education, offered through U of T's Woodsworth College, as well as a doctoral seminar on community-engaged learning, offered through U of T's Centre for Community Partnerships.

Recently, I participated in the inaugural Workshop on Scholarly Teaching and SoTL in Linguistics (WoSTaSiL), where a group of dedicated colleagues and I worked on on developing and piloting materials for the Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Linguistics (TRILL), a peer-reviewed online pedagogical resource library. 

Other Teaching Experience

In my former role as Educational Developer, I frequently designed and facilitate workshops, courses, and webinars on all aspects of teaching and learning, with a focus on eLearning, internationalization, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

From 2013-2015, I taught German at the University at Buffalo. In 2016, I received an Excellence in Teaching Award from UB's Graduate School, which recognizes instructors who have provided their students with instruction of the highest quality.

From 2010-2013, I taught German and English as an Additional Language at Ball State University. 

Instructor

University at Buffalo, Department of Linguistics

• GER101 Elementary German 1st semester (Fall 2013; Fall 2014; Fall 2015)

• GER102 Elementary German 2nd semester (Spring 2014)

• GER104 Transitional Elementary German (Spring 2015)

Ball State University, Intensive English Institute

• ENIEI121 Level 2 Writing (Spring I 2013)

• ENIEI122 Level 2 Grammar (Summer I 2013)

• ENIEI123 Level 2 Reading (Fall I 2011)

• ENIEI124 Level 2 Oral Communication (Spring II 2013; Summer I 2013)

• ENIEI134 Level 3 Oral Communication (Spring I 2012)

• ENIEI141 Level 4 Writing (Fall I 2012; Fall II 2012; Spring I 2013; Spring II 2013)

• ENIEI144 Level 4 Speaking (Fall I 2012; Fall II 2012)

Ball State University, Department of Modern Languages and Classics

• GER102 Beginning German II (Fall 2010; Spring 2011)

Teaching Assistant

Ball State University, Department of Modern Languages and Classics

• GER302 Composition (Fall 2010; Spring 2011) 

Facilitator

York University, Teaching Commons

• Access & Equity in Online Teaching (November 7-December 9, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Ameera Ali)

• Course Design Intensive (December 7-14, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Lisa Endersby)

• Creative Course Content: Instructional Strategies for Online Learning (March 28-April 29, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Ameera Ali)

• EduCATE: Education, Curriculum, and Teaching Excellence (Summer 2022-Spring 2023, online, with Mandy Frake-Mistak)

• Increasing Student Learning with Alternative Assessments (October 11, 2022, online, with Ashley Nahornick)

• Instructional Skills for Remote Delivery (June 20-30, 2022, online, with Mandy Frake-Mistak, and July 18-29, 2022, online)

• Online Assignments: Deep Learning Through Engaging Assignments (July 4-August 5, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris)

• Practical Strategies for Grading: Focus on Feedback (September 13, 2022, online, with Ashley Nahornick)

• Reboot Your Final: Alternative Approaches to Online Tests and Exams (October 10-November 4, 2022, online with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Natasha May)

• Supporting Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom (December 16, 2022 - March 16, 2023, online, with Ameera Ali, James Corcoran, Lianne Fisher, Olga Makinina, and Heejin Song)

• Taking it Online: Adapting, Updating, or Transitioning Your Online Course (May 2-27, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Yelin Su)

• The Peer Review Experience (December 8, 2022, online, with Robin Sutherland-Harris and Yelin Su)

Pedagogical Materials

As an Educational Developer at York University, I have created a variety of open educational resources for the campus community. These include a guide for fostering engagement online (developed individually) as well as three handout series focusing on different aspects of pedagogical practice (developed in collaboration with Andrew Molas and Robert Winkler). The first of these, called "Best in Class" focuses on innovative strategies for in-class instruction. The second one, "Hyflex Toolbox," explores how traditional activities can be adapted for Hyflex delivery. Finally, the third one, "Food for Thought," synthesizes the latest research on current issues in pedagogy.

Fostering Engagement Online: Activities for Remote Teaching

Best in Class (developed with Robert Winkler)

• Aronson's Jigsaw

• Mock Trial

• Assessment Design for Integrity

• Mind Map

• LEGO in the Classroom

• Feedback Encouraging Growth

• Refining Program Learning Outcomes

Hyflex Toolbox (developed with Andrew Molas and Robert Winkler)

• Debate (Mock Trial)

• Think-Pair-Share

• Group Text Reading (Social Annotation)

• Role Playing

Food for Thought (developed with Andrew Molas and Robert Winkler)

• Mental Health in the Classroom

• Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies

• Universal Design for Learning 

• Hyflex Teaching and Learning

• Peer Assessment