Tiffany Daigle

Tiffany Daigle is an Adjunct Professor in the English and University Composition Program at Colorado State University. She holds an M.A. in TEFL/TESL and a B.A. in English Linguistics from CSU, with minors in Japanese and Linguistics & Cultural Interdisciplinary Studies. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, particularly speech acts in Japanese learners of English. She has taught yoga and Krav Maga, and her academic journey includes study abroad experiences in Japan and England, as well as a 200 RYT certification in Spain. Her courses emphasize composition, rhetoric, and professionalism in academic writing.

• Education: M.A. in TEFL/TESL (CSU); B.A. in English Linguistics (CSU)
• Research Interests: Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, TESOL methodology, rhetoric

Dr. Daigle’s publications include a book review on competence-based models in foreign language education. She is passionate about supporting first-generation students and integrates interdisciplinary approaches into her teaching. Her office hours are held in-person and via Zoom, fostering accessibility for students.

Her academic career is marked by resilience and a dedication to education, reflecting her journey as a first-generation scholar and single parent. She actively engages in professional development through certifications in Krav Maga and yoga, blending academic rigor with personal adventure.