Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics - 2013
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Coursework:
Qualitative and quantitative research methods, second language acquisition (SLA), second language teacher preparation, language teacher and language learner identity, critical pedagogy, phonetics and phonology, syntax and morphology, corpus-based methods, literacy and bilingualism, preparation for teaching undergraduates.
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics - 2008
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
- Academic Achievement Award
- Service Award
Coursework:
General linguistics, pedagogical methods, practicum, research methods, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition (SLA), intercultural communication (ICC), phonetics, pragmatics, assessment and evaluation, grammar.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - 2001
Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina
Coursework:
Acting, directing, theatre history, stage design, multicultural drama, literary criticism, creative writing, arts administration, French, economics.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification - 2002
Educational Services International, Pasadena, California
Five weeks including TEFL methods, practicum in a local language school, and country-specific preparation.