Anastasia Bowes

Anastasia Bowes is a Professor at the Language Studio, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Her career spans roles at institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Bradley University, focusing on curriculum design, teacher mentorship, and sociocultural language education.

• M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Bradley University
• Diploma in Philology, Altai State University

Her research emphasizes innovative ESL methodologies, sociocultural competence in language learning, and technology integration in classrooms. She has presented at conferences like New DEEL and IATE, advocating for research-based pedagogical practices.

Key contributions include designing intensive ESL courses that improved student confidence and engagement, leading graduate-level writing programs, and mentoring teaching assistants. She has also volunteered in community education initiatives, such as delivering interactive presentations on Russian Fairy Tales.

• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2013)
• Marjorie J. Reynolds Scholarship (2013)
• Fulbright Scholarship (2011–12)
• Bradley University Excellence Scholarship (2012)