Teach English for academic purposes and research to international graduate students. Member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

The National Clearing House for English Language Acquisition (NCELA).• Edited a quarterly review for educators of English learners (produced 12 issues)• Critically analyzed and synthesized research in the field of second language acquisition and education of English learners to provide technical assistance information to USDE (short turn-around reports), as well as to state and local educational agencies • Collected information related to the education of English learners (resource… Show more The National Clearing House for English Language Acquisition (NCELA).• Edited a quarterly review for educators of English learners (produced 12 issues)• Critically analyzed and synthesized research in the field of second language acquisition and education of English learners to provide technical assistance information to USDE (short turn-around reports), as well as to state and local educational agencies • Collected information related to the education of English learners (resource library)• Reviewed and updated NCELA website information Show less

Oversaw face-to-face and online training of external consultants in various languages. Developed training materials, item specifications, and guidelines for consultants.Designed and implemented training and assessment of training.Acted as a consultant on SLA issues to other NFLC development teams.Reviewed Assessment and Learning Objects for content quality. Wrote proposals for new contracts.

Department of Asian and East European Languages and Cultures, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Maryland.Taught 10 Russian language courses at all levels of proficiency. Designed and taught the first course for Russian heritage speakers at the UMD (Fall 2002 - Spring 2003).