Matthew Jellick

Matthew Jellick serves as an Instructor and Academic Director at the International College Beijing (ICB), representing the University of Colorado Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English. He teaches undergraduate English courses including ENGL 1020, 2030, 2600, and 3170, with office operations based in Beijing.

Education:

• Master's in Teaching, University of Southern California (USC)

Mr. Jellick's professional focus centers on teacher development and transmission of effective educational practices across international contexts. With extensive field experience in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and China, his work emphasizes cross-cultural pedagogy and sustainable teaching methodologies that directly benefit student outcomes. He regularly presents at international conferences across Asia, Africa, and the Americas on these themes.

His publication record includes the 2015 article "My Classroom: Ethiopia" in the English Teaching Forum, reflecting practical applications of educational theory in diverse settings. This work exemplifies broader trends in international education research, particularly in adapting Western pedagogical frameworks to non-Western contexts while maintaining academic rigor.

As Academic Director at ICB, Mr. Jellick oversees curriculum implementation and faculty development under his guiding principle: "Learning is Lifelong and Worldwide." His operational approach integrates classroom experience with institutional leadership to create cohesive educational environments across cultural boundaries.