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Jessica Sands is a Senior Lecturer and Multilingual Writing Specialist at the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Professions at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches first-year writing and supports multilingual undergraduate writers through campus-wide programs, workshops, and language tutoring.
Her research and professional focus include:
- Academic writing for multilingual students
- Cultural and linguistic integration in American higher education
- Digital media in writing instruction
- Support systems for Asian writers in U.S. universities
Her scholarship explores pedagogical innovations and equity in writing education, particularly through technology-enhanced learning environments and curriculum design for diverse language learners.
Jessica has previously held academic and educational development roles at Bilkent University, The University of Sydney, Kyungpook National University, and Carnegie Mellon University, where she trained faculty and postgraduate staff in multilingual learner support. She also contributed to curriculum alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Her work in advising and program development emphasizes institutional support for linguistic diversity, though specific advisees or grants are not mentioned in the available text.
She is involved with the multilingual writing programs and writing support teams at Cornell, contributing to campus-wide initiatives that enhance writing pedagogy and accessibility for non-native English speakers.
