Joshua M. Paiz, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
GWU, English for Academic Purposes Program
801 22nd St. NW, Phillips Hall, Rm. 611
Washington, D.C. 20052
Tel: 1-202-994-1059
Email: jpaiz@gwu.edu
Education
2026*
2024
2015
2011
2011
2009
M.S., Applied Computer Sciences, George Washington University
Grad. Cert, Computer Sciences, George Washington University
Ph.D., Applied Linguistics/SLS, Purdue University
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Toledo
Grad. Cert., Teaching Writing, University of Toledo
B.A., English, Cum Laude, University of Toledo
Academic Positions
Primary Appointments
2018-Present Teaching Assistant Professor, English for Academic Purposes Program
George Washington University
2015-2018
Lecturer, Writing Program, New York University Shanghai
2013
Foreign Expert, School of Foreign Languages, Wuhan University
2011-2015
Teaching Assistant–Instructor of Record, Introductory Composition at
Purdue, Purdue University
2010-2011
ESL Specialist, The American Language Institute, The University of
Toledo
2009-2011
Teaching Assistant–Instructor of Record, English Department,
The University of Toledo
Secondary and Joint Appointments
2023-2024
English Language Specialist for Bahrain on AI in Education, U.S. State
Department.
2023-2024
Teaching Assistant Professor, University Writing Program, George
Washington University
2023-2024
Continuing Education Faculty, Department of Continuing Education and
World Languages, Community College of Baltimore County
2022-2024
Workforce Development Faculty, TESOL Institute, Montgomery College
2016-2018
Lecturer, Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Administrative Positions
2019-2021
2013-2014
Coordinator of Applied English Studies, English for Academic Purposes,
George Washington University
Curriculum Designer, Department of English, Purdue University
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2012-2015
Assistant Director of Content Development, Purdue Online Writing Lab,
Purdue University
Books
Paiz, J. M. (Forthcoming). Collaborative AI: Artificial intelligence, expertise, and
pedagogy in English language teaching. Equinox UK (Under Contract).
Paiz, J. M., Kostka, I., & Tonecelli, R. (In Press). Artificial Intelligence, Real Teaching: A
Guide to AI in ELT. University of Michigan Press (Under Contract).
Paiz, J. M. (2020). Queering the English language classroom: A practical introduction.
Equinox UK.
Editing
Paiz, J. M., & Coda, J. E. (Eds.). (2021). Intersectional perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues
in modern language teaching and learning. London: Palgrave.
Silva, T., Wang, J., Zhang, C., & Paiz, J. M. (Eds.). (2016). L2 writing in the global
context: Represented, underrepresented, and unrepresented voices. Foreign
Language Teaching and Research Press.
Articles & Book Chapters
Paiz, J. M. (Under Review). Navigating the ethical and pedagogical landscape of AI
integration in ESL education. In C. Wang & Z. Tian (Eds.), Rethinking Language
Education in the Age of Generative AI. Routledge (Under Contract).
Gherwash, G., & Paiz, J. M. (Under Review). Generative AI and the writing center: A
new era of peer-tutor professionalization. In C. Wang & Z. Tian (Eds.), Rethinking
Language Education in the Age of Generative AI. Routledge (Under Contract).
Paiz, J. M. (Under Review). From scribbles to scholarship. TERECONET Newsletter.
Ulla, M., & Paiz, J. M. (2024). Towards a more equitable ELT practice: Practicing queer
inquiry in Thailand’s language classroom. TESOL Journal.
https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.800
Ulla, M., & Paiz, J. M. (2023). Queer pedagogy in TESOL: Exploring teachers’
perspectives of and practices in Thai ELT classrooms. RELC Journal,
https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882231212720
Paiz, J. M., & Kostka, I. (2023). Deciphering AI speak: A primer for English language
educators. TESOL Connections, Summer 2023. Retrieved from:
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolc/issues/2023-08-01/2.html.
Paiz, J. M. (2021). Opening the conversation on intersectional issues in LGBTQ+
studies in Applied Linguistics. In J. M. Paiz & J. E. Coda (Eds.), Intersectional
perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues in modern language teaching and learning (pp.
1-21). Palgrave MacMillan
Knisely, K. A., & Paiz, J. M. (2021). Bringing trans, non-binary, and queer
understandings to bear in language education. Critical Multilingualism Studies,
9(2), 23-45.
Paiz, J. M., & Coda, J. E. (2021). Reflections on intersectionality in Applied Linguistics
& World Languages Education: Lessons learned and paths forward. In J. M. Paiz
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& J. E. Coda (Eds.), Intersectional Perspectives on LGBTQ+ Issues in Modern
Languages Teaching and Learning (pp. 261-277). Palgrave Macmillan
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Queer practice: LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in English language
teaching. Journal of Language, Identity, and Education [The Forum], 18(4), 266275, https://doi.org/10.1080/153458.2019.162993
Gherwash, G., & Paiz, J. M. (2019). Building online writing Labs: Developing effective
online L2 writing instructional content. TESOL Journal, 11(2), e479.
https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.479
Paiz, J. M., Comeau, A., Zhu, J., Zhang, J., & Santiano, A. (2018). Queer bodies, queer
lives in China English contact literature. Open Linguistics, 4(1), 147-162.
https://doi.org/10.1515/opli-2018-0008
Paiz, J. M. & Zhu, J. (2018). Queering the classroom: A teacher’s decision and a
student’s response. TESOL Journal, 9(3), 565-568.
https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.371
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Queering ESL teaching: Pedagogical and materials creation issues.
TESOL Journal, 9(2), 348-367. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.329
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Expanding the writing center: A theoretical and practical toolkit for
starting an online writing lab. TESL-EJ, 21(4), 1-19
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Uses of and attitudes towards OWLs as L2 writing support tools.
Asian EFL Journal, 19(1), 56-80
Paiz, J. M. (2016). A call to queer L2 writing. SLW news: The Newsletter of the Second
Language Writing Interest Section, Fall/Winter 2016
Paiz, J. M. (2015). Over the monochrome rainbow: Heteronormativity in ESL reading
texts and textbooks, an exploratory study. Journal of Language and Sexuality,
4(1), 78-102. https://doi.org/10.1075/jls.4.1.03pai
Invited Articles & Book Chapters
Paiz, J. M. (2024). Critical AI literacy & ELT: Teaching in an AI-rich world. IATEFL
Language Technology SIG Newsletter (Spring 2024). IATEFL.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Artificial intelligence meets Applied Linguistics: Annotated
bibliography and early adopter insights. AL Forum: The Newsletter of the Applied
Linguistics Interest Section (Summer/Fall 2023). TESOL International.
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/tesolalis/issues/2023-08-29/3.html
Paiz, J. M. (2021). Introducing LGBTQ+ issues: Dynamic classroom negotiations for
ELT practitioners. In Ł. Pakula (Ed.). Linguistic Perspectives on Sexuality in
Education: Representations, Constructions, and Negotiations (pp. 399-425).
Palgrave Macmillan.
Paiz, J. M. (2020). Preparing teachers to create LGBTQ+-inclusive classrooms. In J. K.
Shin & P. Vinogradova (Eds.) Contemporary Foundations for Teaching English as
an Additional Language: Pedagogical Approaches and Classroom Applications
(pp. 298-305). Routledge.
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Queer ELT classroom practices: Suggestions for educators.
WATESOL News (Winter 2019), 5-7. WATESOL.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Working with multlingual writers and writing. In A. Becker & J.
Tomscha. Writing Program Handbook (pp. 12-17). NYU Shanghai.
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Additional Publishing Activity
Paiz, J. M. (2024). Artificial Intelligence & Teacher Education: An AI Handbook for
Bahrain Teachers College. University of Bahrain.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Pioneering change in ELT: Gender, sexuality, collaborative AI and
the quest for inclusive learning. In MIEC TESOL Symposium Proceedings.
Community College of Baltimore County.
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Review of the book Communicating with Asia: The Future of English
as a Global Language, by G. Leitner, A. Hashim, & H-G. Wolf. LinguistList,
30(3600).
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Review of the book We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim
Memoir, by S. Habib. Lambda Literary.
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Review of the book The Good Immigrant: 26 Authors Reflect on
America, by N. Shukla & C. Suleyman (eds.). Lambda Literary.
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Review of the book Contextualizing English as a Lingua Franca:
From Data to Insights, by X. Martin Rubio. LinguistList, 30(1963).
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Review of the book Teaching Queer: Radical Possibilities for Writing
and Knowing, by S. Waite. Journal of Second Language Writing, 42, 73-75.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Review of the book Assessing English on the Global Stage: The
British Council and English Language Testing 1941-2016, by C.J. Weir & B.
O'Sullivan. LinguistList, 29(1665).
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Disciplinary literacy and the acquisition of professional identity:
Professional writing at a Sino-American joint-venture university. In Proceedings
of International Conference on English for Specific Purposes (pp. 18-34).
Soochow University.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Review of the book Autoethnography: Understanding Qualitative
Research, by T.E. Adams, S.H. Jones, & C. Ellis. Journal of Second Language
Writing, 34, 28-30.
Paiz, J. M. (2014). Review of the book GenAdmin: Theorizing WPA Identities in the 21st
Century, by C. Charlton, et al. Journal of Second Language Writing, 23(1), 92-95.
Silva, T., & Paiz, J. M. (2012-2015). Selected bibliography of recent scholarship in
second language writing. Journal of Second Language Writing, 21(3)-29.
Grants, Fellowships, Awards, and Professional Recognition
2019
2019
2017
2015
2014
2012
National Humanities Center Short-term Fellowship, $9,000
TESOL Journal 2017-2018 Top 20 Most Read Articles for “Queering ESL
Teaching Pedagogical and Materials Creation Issues” & “Queering the
Classroom: A Teacher’s Action and a Student’s Response”
Provostial Recognition for Exceptional Contributions, $2,575
Graduate School Summer Research Grant, $3,090
Walter J. Johnson Research in ESL Award
Quintilian Teaching Award
Plenary Presentations
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Paiz, J. M. (2024). Fostering Critical AI Literacy for Educational Equity: Opportunities
and Challenges for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Plenary address
presented at the International Conference on the Intersections of
Knowledge, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Rajasthan, IN.
Paiz, J. M. (2021). Navigating sexual diversity in ELT Contexts. Plenary address
presented at the 2021 WATESOL Conference, Washington, DC.
Paiz, J. M. (2020). Addressing LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in ELT: A pedagogical
framework and a call to action. Plenary address presented at the 2020 ELT
Ireland Conference, Dublin, Ireland.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Extending the writing center: Online writing labs as sites of
engagement and student learning. Plenary address presented at the 2016
European Writing Centers Association Conference, Łodz, Poland.
Paiz, J. M. (2014). Encouraging the growth of OWLs worldwide: Utilizing intercultural
rhetoric to inform best practices. Plenary address presented at the 8th
Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Invited Presentations
Paiz, J. M. (2024). The future of foreign languages: Interpretation, translation, and
language learning in the age of AI. GW University Seminar on AI and the
Humanities. Invited Commentator, George Washington University.
Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2024). Ethics and excellence: Upholding standards in the fight against fake
news. Invited lecture, Bahrain Journalism Association. Manama, BH.
Paiz, J. M. (2024). Artificial intelligence, iCALL, and ELT: On the road ahead in ELT
teaching and research. Invited lecture, TESOL Research Collaboration
Network. Hanoi, VN.
Paiz, J. M., George, S., & Kearney, K. (2023). Artificial intelligence and ELT: On
anxieties, expertise, and supporting teaching and learning. Panel
presentation presented at the 2023 WATESOL Conference. Washington,
D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Inclusive ELT: Insights and practices from Queer TESOL. Invited
lecture, Department of Humanities and Social Science, Birla Institute of
Technology and Science, Rajasthan, IN.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Beyond the pronoun: Pedagogy and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Invited
lecture, Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). 21st century ELT: Sexuality & gender & collaborative AI. Presented
at the MIEC ELT Symposium, Baltimore, MD.
Paiz, J. M. (2021). Navigating queer-inclusive curricular negotiations in higher ed.
Queering the Curriculum Seminar Series, University of Suffolk LGBTQ+
Staff Network, Ipswich, UK.
Paiz, J. M. (2021). LGBTQ+-inclusive tutoring in the writing center. Invited lecture, Colby
College Writer’s Workshop, Waterville, ME.
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Paiz, J. M. (2018). Preparing for the job market: A look at philosophy statements. Invited
panelist for the AAAL Graduate Student Council Professional Development
Webinar, AAAL, Atlanta, Georgia.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Finding your way in Applied Linguistics. Invited talk for Introduction to
Applied Linguistics, University of Arizona, Tempe, Arizona.
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Personalized professional development: An EduMatch panel
discussion. Moderated by R. Sampson, Fairfax, Virginia.
Paiz, J. M., Francis, S., & Hseih, I. (2017). Creating welcoming classrooms: Diversity
and inclusion in teaching. Panel presentation as part of the Teaching &
Lunching Conversation Hour, Shanghai, China.
Paiz, J. M., & Pandavar, A. (2017). Queer voices in academia: Politics, ethics, and
education. Panel discussion as part of the Queer and Ally Society Special
Events. Moderated by C. Shirkey, Shanghai, China.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Starting graduate studies in applied linguistics. Invited talk for
Introduction to Applied Linguistics, University of Arizona, Tempe, Arizona.
Selected Presentations
Paiz, J. M. (2024). From abstract to concrete: AI’s role in elevating and diversifying EAP
learning experiences. 7th International Symposium on Languages for Specific
Purposes & Centers for International Business Education and Research
Business Language Conference, Washington, DC.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Real teaching in the age of AI: A framework for critical practice.
Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Maryland TESOL Conference, Baltimore,
MD.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). A storm on the horizon: ELT and queer-inclusive pedagogy in
uncertain times. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Maryland TESOL
Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Yamazaki, K., & Paiz, J. M. (2023). A natural language processing (NLP) assisted
systematic review of CALL research: Current trends, issues, and future
directions. Paper presented at the 2023 Technology Enhanced Languagelearning International Conference (TELIC), Odessa, TX.
Paiz, J. M., & Yamazaki, K. (2023). Toward collaborative AI in language teaching:
Artificial Intelligence meets instructor expertise. Paper presented at the 2023
Technology Enhanced Language-learning International Conference (TELIC),
Odessa, TX.
Paiz, J. M., & Gherwash, G. (2019). Making OWLs more inclusive: Principles for ethical
content design and development. Paper presented at the 2019 Symposium on
Second Language Writing, Tempe, AZ.
Paiz, J. M., Coda, J., Knisley, K., & Thompson, K. (2019). Practical considerations in
queering ELT. Colloquium presentation at the 2019 AAAL Annual Conference,
Atlanta, GA.
Paiz, J. M., Dickenson, S., Reed, G., Sanchez, A., & Wood, O. (2019). The L2 writing
classroom as performative space: Possibilities and challenges for LGBTQ+
multilingual learners. Panel presentation at the 2019 CCCC Annual Conference,
Pittsburg, PA.
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van der Horst, A. J., Paiz, J. M., López, A., Downie, E., & Johnston, T. (2018). Creating
inclusive undergraduate programs. Panel presentation at the 2018 Diversity
Summit, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Queer inquiry and English language teaching. Presented at the 2018
WATESOL Annual Conference, Trinity Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Literacy, sexuality, and L2 English students. Poster presentation at
the 2018 GW Teaching Day, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Disciplinary literacy and professional identity: Professional writing at
a Sino-American joint-venture university. Presented at the 2017 International
English for Specific Purposes Conference, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Paiz, J. M., Comeau, A., Zhang, J., Zhu, J., & Santiano, A. (2017). Queer bodies, queer
lives in China English. Paper presented at the 22nd Conference of the
International Association of World Englishes, Syracuse University, Syracuse,
New York.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Queering ELT. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference
on TESOL, Shantou University, Shantou, China.
Conard-Salvo, T., Yim, A., Paiz, J. M., & Spronk, C. (2015). UxD and online writing labs:
Meeting the needs of a changing global audience. Paper presented at the
Computers & Writing Conference, Menominee, Wisconsin.
Paiz, J. M. (2015). Normative sexual identity options in ESL reading texts. Paper
presented at the Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference, Washington,
D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2014). Encouraging OWLs to grow: Content development best practices.
Paper presented at the Symposium on Second Language Writing, Tempe,
Arizona.
Conard-Salvo, T., Spronk, C., & Paiz, J. M. (2014). Soaring into the Future: The Purdue
OWL and supporting the next generation of writers. Paper presented at the EastCentral Writing Centers Association Conference, Miami, Ohio.
Paiz, J. M. (2014). Expanding audiences for online writing labs: OWLs in the English as
a foreign language context. Paper presented at the Conference on College
Composition and Communication, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gherwash, G., & Paiz, J. M. (2014). Online writing labs: Resources for second language
writers. Paper presented at the TESOL Developer’s Showcase, Portland,
Oregon.
Berns, M., Kasztalska, A., Thomas, S., Zhang, C., Paiz, J. M., Belmihoub, K., &
Gherwash, G. (2013). Hor, what a hot Ah Beng: Queer identities in contact
literatures. Paper presented at the International Association of World Englishes,
Tempe, Arizona.
Berns, M., Kasztalska, A., Thomas, S., Zhang, C., Paiz, J. M., Belmihoub, K., &
Gherwash, G. (2013). Constructing the queer in contact literatures. Paper
presented at the Indiana TESOL conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Paiz, J. M. (2013). OWLs across borders: An exploratory study of the place of online
writing labs in EFL context. Paper presented at the Symposium on Second
Language Writing, Jinan, China.
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Paiz, J. M. (2013). Over the monochrome rainbow: A quantitative examination of
heteronormativity in ESL reading texts and textbooks. Paper presented at the
American Association of Applied Linguists Conference, Houston, Texas.
Paiz, J. M. (2013). An OWL abroad: A descriptive study of OWL use in the EFL context.
Paper presented at the East-Central Writing Centers Association Conference,
Clarion, Pennsylvania.
Paiz, J. M. (2012). Life in Mai Gdya: An ESL writing simulation. Paper presented at the
North American Simulation and Gaming Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Paiz, J. M. (2012). Simulation-games: Driving communicative competence. Paper
presented at the International Conference of Teachers of English and
Administrators, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Paiz, J. M. (2011). Simulation-gaming for language learning: A very “real” solution to a
very “abstract” problem. Paper presented at the LACUS Annual Conference,
Toledo, Ohio.
Paiz, J. M. (2011). Examining the effects of L1 & L2 use for idea generation on
perceived final essay quality for Japanese ESL writers. Paper presented at the
Indiana TESOL Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Paiz, J. M. (2010). Emergent technologies and fostering sociolinguistic competence.
Paper presented at the Ohio TESOL Convention, Columbus, Ohio.
Paiz, J. M., & Coleman, D. W. (2010). Let’s stop teaching ESL students to sound
foreign. Paper presented at the Ohio TESOL Convention, Columbus, Ohio.
Invited Workshops & Training Seminars
Paiz, J. M., & Sommerfield, M. (2024). AI and the writing center: A professional
development workshop. Presented at the GW Writing Center. Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2024). AI empowered teaching: Skills, safety, and ethics for Educators [5part workshop series]. Presented at the Bahrain Teachers College. Manama, BH.
Paiz, J. M. (2024). AI in the classroom: Building skills for future-focused teaching.
Presented at the Bahrain Ministry of Education. Manama, BH.
Paiz, J. M. (2024). Future-ready skills: AI integration in vocational education and
training. Presented at the Nasser Vocational Training Centre. Manama, BH.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Toward a more LGBTQ+ inclusive language pedagogy. Presented at
the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, The University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Generative AI and EAP: Policy and pedagogy. Presented at George
Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2023). Revisiting LGBTQ+ inclusion in the writing center. Presented at
Colby College Tutor Training Day, Waterville, ME.
Paiz, J. M. (2021). Strategies for inclusive writing tutoring. Presented at Colby College
Tutor Training Day, Waterville, ME.
Paiz, J. M. (2019). Creating LGBTQ+-inclusive classrooms in TESOL. Presented at
WATESOL Advocacy Day, Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Web-based tools to power up writing. Presented at Writing with
Confidence in the US Series, Washington, D.C.
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Paiz, J. M. (2018). Queer inclusive pedagogy in English language teaching. Presented
at Frederick Community College Professional Development Series, Frederick,
MD.
Paiz, J. M. (2018). Facilitating growth through feedback: Recommendations for working
with L2 English writers. Presented at GWU University Teaching Day,
Washington, D.C.
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Linguistic diversity in student work: Responding better to student
writing. Presented at NYU Spring Pedagogy Institute, New York, NY.
Paiz, J. M. (2017). Tutoring scientific writing. Presented at the Academic Resource
Center, Shanghai, China.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Queer issues in higher education. Presented at the Queer & Ally
Society, Shanghai, China.
Paiz, J. M. (2016). Tutoring writers online and offline: Considerations and best
practices. Presented at the European Writing Centers Conference, Łodz, Poland.
Paiz, J. M. (2015). L2 writers and writing: Some key considerations. Presented at NYU
Shanghai Global Teaching Fellows Training, Shanghai, China.
Teaching Experience
Teacher Education Courses
• TESOL Foundations, Montgomery College (MC) (Fall 2023): Explored the
foundational principles of English language teaching and their application to
classroom and tutorial contexts.
• Grammar Pedagogy for English Language Teaching, Community College of
Baltimore County (Summer 2023): A course aimed at mastering the
fundamentals of grammar and its implications for English language instruction.
• Understanding Second Language Acquisition, Montgomery College (MC)
(Fall 2022, Fall 2023): Explored key theories and practices of second language
acquisition relevant to ESL instruction.
• Grammar and Linguistic Rules for ESL Instruction, MC (Summer 2023):
Taught linguistic structures and their application in ESL instruction.
Workforce Development & Community Engagement Courses
• Basic Computer Literacy for ESOL Learners, MC (Fall 2022): Imparted basic
computer skills to ESOL learners to increase their digital literacy.
• Basic Conversation Skills for ESOL Learners, MC (Spring 2023): Taught
conversational English to improve verbal communication skills among ESOL
learners.
• Civics and Citizenship for ESOL Learners, MC (Spring 2023): Provided
understanding of civic responsibilities and the citizenship process to ESOL
learners.
Professional/Technical Writing
Graduate
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Professional Writing Seminar: Writing for Social Work Practice, NYU
Shanghai (Fall 2016, Fall 2017): A seminar course focusing on written
communication skills necessary for social work practice.
Undergraduate
• Technical Writing for Global Engineering, Purdue University (Spring 2015):
Designed and taught a course focusing on composition skills required in global
engineering contexts.
First Year Writing & Writing in the Disciplines
• Composing in/for an AI-rich World, GW (Fall 2023): Explored the intersection
of AI tools, rhetoric, and composition and their effective integration in the writing
process.
• Language, Identity, and World Englishes, NYU Shanghai (Spring 2017, Spring
2018): Examined the relationship between language, identity, and the various
English dialects worldwide through writing exercises.
• Writing as Inquiry: Language, Literacy, and Higher Education, NYU
Shanghai (Fall 2016, Fall 2017): Conducted a course emphasizing inquiry-based
writing techniques within language, literacy, and higher education settings.
• Introductory Composition, Purdue University (Fall 2011, Spring 2011): Taught
foundational composition skills to first-year students.
• College Composition I, UT (Fall 2010): Conducted a course introducing
students to college-level writing and research.
• College Composition II, UT (Spring 2011): Taught a continuation course on
advanced writing techniques and argumentation for college students.
ESL/EAP Courses
Graduate
• Integrated Skills for Reading and Writing, George Washington University
(GW) (Summer 2018, Summer 2019): Taught a multidisciplinary course aimed at
improving both academic reading and writing skills in students across various
fields.
• Professional and Academic Grammar, GW (Summer 2019): Led a specialized
course focusing on grammar usage and applications within professional and
academic settings.
• Academic Writing & Research for International Graduate Students, GW
(Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022): Delivered a comprehensive
program dedicated to developing research methodologies and academic writing
skills specifically designed for international graduate students.
• Oral Academic Communication for International Graduate Students, GW
(Summer 2022, Summer 2023): Instructed a course designed to enhance oral
communication capabilities in academic contexts, particularly for international
graduate students.
Undergraduate
• Academic Oral Communication for International Undergraduate Students,
GW (Spring 2023): Conducted a course designed to strengthen oral
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communication skills for international undergraduate students in academic
settings.
Multicultural Perspectives - Issues in American Higher Education (Inperson, Synchronous, & Asynchronous DL), GW (Summer 2018 - Fall 2023):
Taught a multi-modal course offering a broad view of multicultural issues within
American higher education.
Global Perspectives on Society: Writing Workshop for L2 Writers, New York
University Shanghai (Fall 2015, Spring 2016): Led a writing workshop targeted at
L2 writers, promoting a global perspective on societal issues.
U.S. Culture and Society, Wuhan University (Summer 2013): Provided insights
into U.S. culture and societal norms, equipping students with a comprehensive
understanding of American life.
Freshman Composition for International Students, Purdue University (Fall
2012 - Fall 2014): Instructed international freshman students in the principles of
academic composition.
Intermediate 1 Reading and Writing, The American Language Institute (ALI)
(Summer 2010 - Summer 2011): Delivered an intermediate-level course focused
on improving reading and writing skills.
Intermediate 2 Reading and Writing, ALI (Summer 2011): Facilitated a secondstage intermediate course, building on reading and writing proficiencies.
Grammar and Writing for International Students, The University of Toledo
(UT) (Spring 2010): Taught international students about English grammar and its
effective application in writing.
Composition I for ESL Students, UT (Fall 2009): Conducted a foundational
composition course aimed at enhancing the writing skills of ESL students.
Other Courses
• First-year Experience in Arts & Sciences, GW (Fall 2022): Facilitated a course
designed to assist first-year students in transitioning to college-level study,
specifically in the arts and sciences disciplines.
• Internship in International Affairs, GW (Spring 2019): Supervised and guided
students undertaking internships in the field of international affairs, ensuring
academic objectives were met alongside practical experience.
Curriculum Design & Development
TESOL Foundations: Principles and Practice (2023)
• Developed a comprehensive course introducing principles of Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with a strong emphasis on practical
application across various educational contexts.
• The curriculum spans crucial topics, including language acquisition processes,
instructional principles and practices, English language teaching methods, lesson
planning, literacy, and the roles of culture and technology in English language
classrooms.
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Incorporated experiential learning through peer teaching opportunities, along with
requirement for students to observe, tutor, or assist in teaching English language
classes, thus ensuring a seamless connection between theory and practice.
University Writing: Composing in/for an AI-rich World (2023)
• Innovated a unique course exploring the implications of artificial intelligence (AI)
on writing and composition, underpinned by key texts in the field, facilitating
nuanced discussions around the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of AI
integration.
• Guided students through practical application of various AI-based writing tools,
evaluating their strengths, limitations, and implications for creativity and
authorship.
• Fostered students' competency in a range of writing genres using a writing-asinquiry approach, effectively preparing them for an AI-rich compositional
landscape.
Grammar and Linguistic Rules for TESOL Educators (2023)
• Created a comprehensive course that provides a deep dive into English grammar
and linguistic rules, specifically tailored for educators in the field of Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• The course covers a range of topics, including morphological, syntactic, phonetic,
and phonological aspects of English, with a focus on pedagogical techniques for
teaching these concepts to English language learners.
• Incorporates a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions,
collaborative activities, and hands-on exercises, enabling educators to practically
apply the knowledge gained in their own classrooms.
Sugai Program Professional English for Multilingual Presenters (2023)
• Tailored a two-week intensive course for visiting professionals from Japan,
focusing on the needs of high-beginner/low-intermediate ESL learners with a
special emphasis on mastering different types of professional presentations.
• Integrated active listening and feedback management skills into each lesson,
promoting high levels of engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of
effective communication during presentations.
• Designed unique peer feedback activities, which fostered improvements in
presentation skills, and led to heightened student confidence in using English in
professional contexts.
Understanding Second Language Acquisition (2022)
• Conceptualized and delivered a comprehensive course on Second Language
Acquisition (SLA) Theory aimed at English Language Teaching (ELT)
practitioners, enhancing their understanding of language learning processes.
• The curriculum incorporates key theories and models of SLA, along with the
exploration of critical factors influencing second language acquisition, including
cognitive, sociocultural, and affective factors.
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Integrated theory with practice, offering practitioners actionable strategies and
techniques derived from SLA research that can be directly applied to their
teaching methodologies.
Perspectives on the Humanities: Language, Identity, and World Englishes (2016)
• Conceptualized and developed an interdisciplinary course exploring the
transformation of English in a post-colonial, post-modern, globalized context. The
course scrutinized the emergence of various World Englishes, the interplay of
language and identity, and the adaptability of English to diverse linguistic and
cultural contexts.
• Introduced students to foundational linguistic concepts, offering a "Linguistics for
non-linguists" module that encompassed morphology, phonology, syntax,
semantics, and pragmatics, equipping them with essential tools to examine
linguistic diversity.
• Facilitated an investigation into English as a pluralistic entity rather than a unitary
language, drawing upon various contact literatures from Chinese and Sri Lankan
contexts to illustrate the deployment of World Englishes in constructing new,
hybrid identities.
Professional Writing in Social Work (2016)
• Initiated and developed a specialized writing seminar tailored for Master's
students in the Social Work program. The course was designed to refine and
enhance the professional writing skills necessary for effective social work
practice.
• The curriculum emphasized key professional writing competencies, such as case
documentation, grant writing, policy analysis, advocacy letters, and writing for
diverse audiences.
• Implemented interactive teaching methodologies, including hands-on writing
assignments, peer reviews, case studies, and feedback sessions, to foster a
practical understanding of professional writing in a social work context.
Boilermaker Summer English Program, Purdue University (2015)
• Developed an innovative 8-week intensive summer English program designed for
pre-matriculated international graduate students.
• The curriculum focused on honing academic English skills, with a strong
emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills in a U.S. university
context.
• Implemented a comprehensive assessment system to measure student
progress, adjust teaching strategies, and ensure successful transition to
academic life.
• The program was well-received and contributed to the successful acclimatization
of international students, leading to improved academic performance and
smoother transition to life at Purdue University.
Software & Web Development Work
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2024 – The Peer Review Web Site Backup Tool
Developed and maintained a Python-based web crawler application, TPRWebCrawler,
automating the extraction and saving of articles and HTML source code from The Peer
Review (TPR) website.
• Designed and implemented individual scripts for article saving and HTML source
code downloading, along with a master script for streamlined operation.
• Integrated BeautifulSoup4 and lxml for efficient web scraping, and implemented
error handling to ensure robust performance under various web conditions.
• Ensured the application was user-friendly and accessible for individuals with
basic command-line experience, improving the efficiency of content management
for the journal.
• Language(s) Used: Python
• Technologies Used: BeautifulSoup4, lxml, Python Standard Libraries
2023-Present – Viva Voce Oral Exit Exam Management Site
• Developed a web-based application for managing oral exit exams in educational
settings, enabling efficient exam administration for teachers and accessible exam
participation for students.
• Implemented a three-tier architecture comprising a presentation layer with HTML,
CSS, AngularJS, and Vanilla JS, an application layer for business logic and data
manipulation, and a data layer using the H2 database.
• Designed a user-friendly interface for administrators, teachers, and students with
distinct functionalities like managing exam questions, viewing results, and
administering exams.
• Enabled secure user authentication and role-based access control to safeguard
sensitive exam and user data.
• Integrated Java servlets and the Jetty webserver to handle server-side requests
and responses, ensuring robust and responsive application performance.
• Utilized a multi-table database schema to effectively manage users, classes,
exams, and questions, enhancing the system's scalability and data integrity.
• Public GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Naoru347/VivaVoceExitExamApp
• Language(s) Used: Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS
• Technologies Used: H2 Database, Jetty Webserver, Java Servlets, Angular
Material, AngularJS
2023 – Exit Exam CLI Question Randomizer
• Developed a CLI program in Java to manage the question selection, ensuring
each student encounters a different set of random questions.
• Enabled customization for different classes (EAP, UW, TED) by allowing
selection of unique question sets, reflecting the specific learning objectives of
each course.
• Streamlined the exam setup process with a user-friendly command-line interface,
allowing quick input of class IDs to generate relevant question sets, enhancing
operational efficiency.
• Public GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Naoru347/ExitExamRandomizer.git
• Languages(s) Used: Java
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Technologies Used: Java Utilities
2023 – NLP Topic Modelling of Research Trends in CALL
• Developed an API for automated data retrieval from the ERIC database,
targeting specific research terms and journals.
• Engineered data-cleaning algorithms to transform raw data into a structured
format compatible with various analytics platforms.
• Implemented BERTopic and SciBERT algorithms to perform topic modeling,
identifying key research trends in CALL literature for inclusion in a
comprehensive systematic review.
• Public GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Naoru347/CALL_TM_Public.git
• Language(s) Used: Python
• Technologies Used: NLP, BERTopic, SciBERT
2023 – Web-based Data Visualization Platform
• Developed a presentation layer to present tabular and graphical representations
of satellite network traffic to an end user.
• Engineered a logic layer to take JSON network data and transform data into a
live visualization to be presented to the user over the web.
• Public GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Naoru347/JS_DataViz_Demo.git
• Language(s) Used: Javascript, HTML, CSS
• Technologies Used: Chat.js,
2022 – Random Group Generator for Classroom Management
• Developed a Java application to automate random student groupings, supporting
both manual input and CSV file imports.
• Designed a custom shuffling algorithm to randomize student assignments and
implemented file I/O for data persistence.
• Incorporated error-handling mechanisms to ensure robustness and improve user
experience.
• Public GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Naoru347/RandomGroups.git
• Language(s) Used: Java
• Technologies Used: File I/O, Java Collections
2012-2015 – The Purdue Online Writing Lab
• Managed and optimized content using the in-house CMS, Archimedes,
incorporating CSS and HTML to design and implement site updates.
• Oversaw content development, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with
the platform’s standards and mission.
• Administered the budget, efficiently allocating resources to content creation,
platform maintenance, and other operational costs.
• Language(s) Used: HTML, CSS
• Technologies Used: Archimedes (CMS)
Technical Leadership
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2024 – Technical Consultant (WID Database Project)
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Led technical aspects of a database project for the Writing in the Disciplines
Program, ensuring successful student recruitment and project execution.
Mentored student developer, providing guidance on database development, code
optimization strategies, and project management.
Advised faculty stakeholders on technical requirements, best practices, and
project implementation.
2023-Present – The Peer Review Web Editor & Developer
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Enhanced the presentation and functionality of the "The Peer Review" publication
website using CSS and HTML customizations.
Developed and implemented a Python-based web crawler to create robust
backups of The Peer Review content, ensuring data preservation and security.
Designed and executed the publication's first comprehensive security audit,
identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
Conducted a usability audit for The Peer Review, analyzing user interactions and
providing data-driven recommendations to optimize website design.
Institutional Service
2024
2022-2023
2020-2022
2020-2022
2019
2019
2019-2023
2018-present
2018
2017-2018
2017
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2018
2016-2017
2016-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2013-2014
2012
2011
Technical consultant. WID Database Project. WID at GWU
Special advisor. AI and Pedagogy in ELT. EAP at GWU
Dissertation committee member. Graduate School of Education and
Human Development at GWU
Reviewer. CCAS Dean’s Research Chair Award Committee
Discussant on LGBTQ+ Issues. Language Center at GWU
Discussant on Multilingual Writing. Physics at GWU
Faculty LibGuide Working Group. EAP at GWU
Faculty Peer Observer. EAP at GWU
Applied English Studies Textbook Reviewer. GWU
Personnel Policies & Contract Issues Committee. NYU
Writing Diagnostic Designer and Analyst. gMSW Program
Faculty Senator. NYU/NYU Shanghai
Global Network University Committee. NYU
NYU Shanghai Writing Program Identity Committee
Faculty Reviewer. NYU Shanghai Recognition Awards
Advisor for Writing in the Sciences. NYU Shanghai
Sample Course Instructor. NYU Shanghai Candidate Weekend
Faculty Mentor. NYU Shanghai Global Academic Fellows Program
NYU Shanghai EAP/Writing Program Linkages Working Group
Guest Editor. Purdue Writing Lab. Alumni Annotations
Syllabus Approach Leader. Introductory Composition at Purdue
Curriculum Review Committee. American Language Institute
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Disciplinary Service
2024-present
2023-present
2023-present
2023-present
2023-present
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2021
2021-2023
2019-2021
2019
2018
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2018
2017-2019
2017-2018
2016
2014-2016
2013
2013
2011
Technical advisor – web migrations. IWCA
Equity and Access Committee Member. MCAEL Advisory Board
Instructor Recruitment and Retention Committee Member. MCAEL
Advisory Board
Board Member. MCAEL Advisory Board
Web Editor. The Peer Review: An IWCA Publication
Invited Reviewer. Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics
Invited Reviewer. Cambridge University Publishing
Invited Reviewer. Foreign Language Annals
Invited Reviewer. Bloomsbury Academic Publishing
Invited Reviewer. Gender and Language
Invited Reviewer. TESOL Quarterly
Reviewer. AAAL Annual Conference – LGBTQ+ Interest Strand
Invited Reviewer. Language, Culture, and Society
Editorial Board Member. Cambridge Elements in Language,
Gender, and Sexuality – Cambridge University Press
Editorial Advisory Board Member. TESOL Journal
Associate Editor. Asian EFL Journal
Invited Reviewer. Modern Language Journal
Reviewer. TESOL Journal
Reviewer. TESL-EJ
Reviewer. Asian EFL Journal
Invited Reviewer. Journal of Language, Identity, and Education
Contributor. ELT Research Bites
Invited Discussant. European Writing Centers Association’s
“Corrective feedback best practices: On- and offline commenting”
Chapter Reviewer. Handbook of Spanish as a Heritage/Minority
Language, K. Potowski (ed.)
Co-assistant Chair. Symposium on Second Language Writing
Chapter Reviewer. Theorizing and Analyzing Agency in Second
Language Learning: Interdisciplinary Approaches, P. Deters, X.
Gao, E.R., Miller, and G. Vitanova (eds.)
Conference Local Host. LACUS
Consulting Work
2023 – Training Consultant, MCAEL [Paid]: Provided expert advice and training to
MCAEL staff on effective teaching strategies and curriculum development for English
language learners.
2019-2020 – Editing Consultant, Private Client [Paid]: Offered professional editing
services for a private client, improving the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of their
written materials.
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2019 – Training Consultant, Lado International Center [Paid]: Delivered specialized
training sessions to enhance the teaching skills of educators at the Lado International
Center.
2019 – Publishing Advisor, Private Client [Pro Bono]: Guided a private client through the
publishing process, offering advice on manuscript preparation, submission strategies,
and dealing with publisher feedback.
2019 – Research Advisor, Private Client [Pro Bono]: Assisted a private client with their
research project, providing guidance on research design, data analysis, and
interpretation of results.
2018-2019 – Consulting Policy Writer, NYU Shanghai [Paid]: Collaborated with NYU
Shanghai to develop and revise institutional policies, ensuring clarity, compliance, and
effective communication of guidelines.
2018 – Training Consultant, Frederick Community College [Paid]: Conducted training
workshops for faculty at Frederick Community College, focusing on effective teaching
methodologies and student engagement strategies.
2018 – Consulting Technical/Policy Writer, Allianz Worldwide Partners [Paid]: Worked
with Allianz Worldwide Partners to create and revise technical and policy documents,
enhancing readability and ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory
requirements.
2015-2016 – Special Advisor on TESOL, Jiliguala Language Learning App (叽里呱啦
APP) [Pro Bono]: Served as a special advisor for the Jiliguala Language Learning App,
providing expert advice on TESOL methodologies and best practices for language
learning app development.
Certifications
2023 - Advanced Data Analytics, Google: Completed a comprehensive course on
advanced data analytics, gaining proficiency in data manipulation, statistical analysis,
and predictive modeling.
2022 - Test Proctor, CASAS: Certified as a test proctor for CASAS, overseeing the
administration of standardized tests and ensuring adherence to testing protocols.
2022 - Data Analytics, Google: Completed a course on data analytics, learning to
interpret data, make data-driven decisions, and communicate findings effectively.
2018 - Advanced Practitioner, TESOL International Association: Recognized as an
Advanced Practitioner by the TESOL International Association, demonstrating a high
level of expertise and commitment to the field of English language teaching.
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2017 - Chinese Language Proficiency (Intermediate), Hanban: Achieved an
intermediate level of proficiency in Chinese, as certified by Hanban.
2017 - Google Certified Educator (Level 2), Google for Education: Earned Level 2
certification as a Google Educator, demonstrating advanced skills in using Google tools
in the classroom.
2017 - Apple Teacher, Apple Teacher Training Program: Completed the Apple Teacher
Training Program, gaining skills in using Apple technology to enhance teaching and
learning.
2016 - ELT Leadership Management Certificate, TESOL International Association:
Earned a certificate in ELT Leadership Management, focusing on leadership principles
and practices in the context of English language teaching.
Professional Affiliations
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2024
ACM Applied Computing SIG, 2024
ACM AI SIG, 2024
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2024
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), 2024
IEEE Computer Society, 2024
IEEE Education Society, 2024
Queer in AI, 2023
Maryland TESOL (MDTESOL), 2018
Washington, D.C. TESOL (WATESOL), 2018
China English for Academic Purposes Association (学术英语教学研究会), 2017
American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), 2013
The Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA), 2013
International Association of World Englishes (IAWE), 2013
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 2010
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL) International Association,
2010