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Robert Kohls is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University (SFSU) and serves as the Writing Program Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacies Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)/University of Toronto, an M.A. in TESOL from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and a B.A. in Philosophy from George Washington University. His research focuses on second language writing, writing teacher education, and qualitative research ethics in applied linguistics.
Dr. Kohls has taught at institutions including Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and OISE/UT, specializing in second language writing and English for academic purposes. His professional experience includes roles as a language assessment consultant in Beijing and an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructor in Colombia.
He has presented at major conferences like AAAL, TESOL, and CCCC, and contributed to publications such as Adolescent Literacies in a Multicultural Context and English in Texas. His work emphasizes trauma-informed pedagogy, mentorship in academia, and equity in education. He has reviewed manuscripts for journals like The Modern Language Journal and served as a consultant for language programs globally.
- Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy, George Washington University
- M.A. in TESOL, Monterey Institute of International Studies
- Ph.D. in Language and Literacies Education, OISE/UT
- Professional Roles:
- Writing Program Coordinator, SFSU
- Adjunct Instructor at Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania
- Language Assessment Consultant, Beijing
His research trends highlight interdisciplinary mentorship, trauma-informed practices, and redefining 'good writing' across disciplines. Recent articles explore resistance in tutoring programs and identity formation in academia.
Awards/Honors: None explicitly mentioned, though his contributions to applied linguistics pedagogy and equity initiatives reflect significant professional recognition.
Grants/Advising: No grants listed, but his mentorship work and program redesign efforts suggest active involvement in educational innovation. No advisees listed in available texts.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with SFSU’s Writing Program and former research at OISE/UT’s CERLL (Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies).
