Vi Hawes

Vi Hawes is an English Language Acquisition for Adults Instructor at Pima Community College. She holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies with a focus on Japanese studies from an unspecified institution (graduated 2013). Her academic journey in East Asian Studies fueled her passion for Japan and global cultural awareness, leading her to pursue a career in ESL instruction. Post-graduation, she taught English in China for a year before returning to the U.S. to teach ESL at Pima Community College.

• Education: B.A. in East Asian Studies (Japanese focus), 2013

Her research interests center on bridging cultural understanding through education, particularly in adult ESL contexts. Her work emphasizes practical language instruction while fostering global awareness. She credits influential educators from her undergraduate program for inspiring her career path.

Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her professional narrative highlights dedication to immigrant adult education and cross-cultural exchange. She is affiliated with Pima Community College’s ESL programs without specific lab or team affiliations mentioned.