Kayla Landers

Kayla Landers is an Instructor of Communication and Writing Program Director in the Department of Communication and Digital Media within the College of Business, Communication and Leadership at Alvernia University, where she joined in Fall 2023. She brings over 15 years of experience in higher education, previously teaching at Lehigh University and serving in key roles supporting multilingual learners and teaching assistants.

Education:

• B.S. in Secondary Education and Spanish, Slippery Rock University
• M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Her research and teaching focus on writing pedagogy, particularly as it intersects with linguistic and multicultural diversity. She is deeply engaged in multimodal composition and the pedagogical use of e-Portfolios, exploring how digital literacies enhance writing development. Her work supports both undergraduate and graduate multilingual writers, emphasizing inclusive and technology-enhanced instructional strategies.

While no peer-reviewed publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly contributions are evident through conference presentations at national forums such as the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and the TESOL International Convention, where she has shared insights on digital tools in writing instruction.

Professional Leadership:

• Chair, International Teaching Assistant Interest Section
• Proposal Reviewer, TESOL International Convention (last four years)

She previously served as the ITA Liaison at Lehigh University, overseeing state compliance for international teaching assistants. Her academic service reflects a strong commitment to equity, policy, and professional development in language education. She has presented on topics such as 'Digital Literacies to Support the Writing Process: Pedagogical Significance of e-Portfolios' at the 2022 CCCC Annual Convention and has contributed regularly to the TESOL International Convention over the past eight years.

She is actively involved in her professional community and continues to shape writing and communication programs with a focus on inclusivity, technology, and multilingual learner success.