Melanie Baker

Melanie Baker is a Lecturer at the Maryland English Institute within the University of Maryland's College of Education. She holds an M.A. in TESOL from Seattle Pacific University (2009) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Education Policy at UMD. Her work emphasizes teacher professional development and inclusive education practices.

Education:

• M.A. in TESOL, Seattle Pacific University, 2009

Research Interests: Focuses on second language teaching methodologies, international education systems, and equitable access to education in underserved regions. She explores critical pedagogy applications and language policy impacts in diverse contexts.

Publications: Her work includes case studies like My Classroom: Georgia (2017), analyzing practical teaching strategies in multilingual environments.

Awards:

• English Language Fellow, U.S. Department of State (Gori, Georgia, 2015-2016)

Professional Activities: Conducted teacher training workshops in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, and the U.S., specializing in pre-service and in-service English language educator development.