Rene D. Caputo

Rene D. Caputo is a Lecturer and ESL Specialist at Duke University's Thompson Writing Program. She supports multilingual undergraduates, advises faculty on best practices, and co-directs the DukeWritesSuite educational platform. With over a decade at Duke, she teaches graduate courses in academic writing and presentations while advocating for intercultural understanding in education.

Education: Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Shenandoah University (2007), supplemented by mindfulness training for educators and a year-long coaching program.

Research emphasizes bridging language/cultural gaps in academia, with focuses on U.S. educational norms and global student engagement. Presentations include TESOL International and the Southeastern Writing Center Association. She also offers private coaching and freelance editing services.

Community involvement includes volunteering at a local church to assist refugees. Professional advice emphasizes deep listening, networking, work-life balance, and fostering intercultural awareness.