جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sara Vroom Fickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Multilingual Education
• English Language Development
• Language Ideologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Vroom Fick joined Wheaton College in 2013, teaching within the Education and TESOL programs. She coordinates undergraduate endorsement programs for English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education, while also serving as Wheaton College liaison for the Illinois Golden Apple Scholar program. Her career spans teaching roles in multicultural and multilingual classrooms in the U.S. and Austria. Education: University of Illinois at Chicago: Ph.D. in Literacy, Language, and Culture (2021) Wheaton College: M.A. in Intercultural Studies and TESOL (2012) University of Northwestern-St. Paul: B.A. in ESL Education and Bible (2000) Dr. Vroom Fick's research focuses on multilingual education, language ideologies, disciplinary literacy, and the intersection of language and identity. Her work examines how cultural contexts shape classroom dynamics and teacher practices in linguistically diverse settings. Her recent publications emphasize disciplinary literacy, multilingual children’s literature evaluation, linguistically responsive teaching, and cross-cultural pedagogy. These works highlight strategies for fostering critical language awareness, supporting academic language access, and integrating cultural sustainability into educational frameworks. Professional Affiliations: International TESOL National Association of Bilingual Education Christian English Language Educators Association Illinois Association of Multilingual Multicultural Education Illinois TESOL-Bilingual Education English Learners Advocacy Council in Higher Education (IL) Dr. Vroom Fick actively presents at national and international conferences, including the American Association for Applied Linguistics Annual Conference and the International TESOL Convention. Her presentations address topics such as Third Culture Kid language development, biliteracy, cultural sustainability, and teacher practices in multilingual education. She coordinates the International Student Teaching Program, enabling education majors to intern globally, and advocates for bilingual community engagement in West Chicago, where she resides with her family.

• Sociolinguistics
• Literacy and Biliteracy
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gisela Ernst-Slavit is a Professor at Washington State University's College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, specializing in English Language Learners (ELL) education. Based at the Vancouver campus, she focuses on sociolinguistics, literacy, biliteracy, and critical issues in Latinx student education, with a career spanning scholarship, instruction, and service. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Bilingual/Multicultural Education, University of Florida M.S. in Multicultural/Multilingual Education, Florida State University B.S. in Clinical Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Her research emphasizes bilingual education , academic language integration , and equity in diverse classrooms . She advocates for culturally responsive pedagogy and has led projects like the $2.2 million DOE-funded ELL IMPACT initiative to train bilingual paraeducators. Her recent publications analyze language policy tensions in dual language programs, refugee student integration , and mathematics instruction for ELLs . Collaborative works highlight interdisciplinary approaches to academic language across K-12 curricula. Scientific Awards: WSU Faculty Diversity Award (2020) "Real Hero" Award (2019) As past president of WAESOL and a keynote speaker on oral language importance in education, she bridges research and practice through grants, publications, and community engagement, ensuring marginalized voices shape educational policies and practices.

Jacobo Coronelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism & Biliteracy
• Instructional Design

Jacobo Coronel is an Adjunct Professor of Education in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) departments at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He specializes in working with Emergent Bilinguals and currently serves as an English Language Development (ELD) teacher in Los Angeles. Education: B.A. in English from Cal State Fullerton; M.A. in Education from Loyola Marymount University. Research Interests: Focus on Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism & Biliteracy, and Instructional Design. His work emphasizes pedagogical strategies for language learners across diverse educational contexts. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholar (2016-2017 cohort).

Gilberto Laraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bilingual Education
• Multicultural Education
• Literacy Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gilberto Lara, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bilingual and Bicultural Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Education and Human Development. With over 16 years of experience in dual-language and ESL education, his work bridges pedagogy, cultural equity, and literacy development for emergent bilinguals. Education: Ph.D. in Bilingual/Bicultural Education (UT Austin), M.Ed. and B.S. in Education (Boise State University) with concentrations in Bilingual Education and ESL Methods. Research Focus: Investigates pedagogical practices in dual-language/EL classrooms, emphasizing community cultural wealth and multicultural children's literature . His studies address raciolinguistic ideologies, teacher identity, and equity in education for marginalized communities. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze translanguaging in family contexts, post-pandemic pedagogical shifts, and systemic barriers in bilingual education. He integrates STEM and biliteracy, while critiquing children's literature for cultural relevance and social justice themes. Scientific Awards 2017 STAR Fellow, Literacy Research Association 2016 Second Place Outstanding Dissertation Award, National Association of Bilingual Association Grants & Collaborations: Though not explicitly listed, his work on equity and teacher education implies participation in federally funded initiatives. His book, The Reading Turn-Around with Emergent Bilinguals , codifies years of classroom and research experience.

Iliana Alanisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Dual Language Education
• Multilingual Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iliana Alanís is a Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Education and Human Development. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin (1998) and an M.Ed. in Bilingual Education from The University of Texas-Pan American (1995), she specializes in dual language education, biliteracy development, and culturally sustaining pedagogies. Education: Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (Multilingual Studies), University of Texas at Austin (1998) M.Ed., Bilingual Education, University of Texas-Pan American (1995) Research Focus: Sociocultural approaches to early childhood dual language education Translanguaging practices in preschool classrooms Language rights and social justice for Latinx communities Family funds of knowledge in instruction Leadership: Former NAEYC Governing Board Member (5-year term) President of Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) Board member, National Latino Children’s Institute Executive Board, AVANCE National Advisory Board, AVANCE San Antonio Professional Contributions: Co-founder, Vales por Dos Consulting Group Dual Language Training Institute trainer Over 50 refereed publications

Ute Smitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Linguistics
• English Language Education
• Multilingualism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ute Smit holds the Chair in Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab (CU.mil) at the University of Vienna , Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies , and Department of English . With over 30 years as an applied linguist, her research bridges classroom discourse, language policy, internationalization, English as a lingua franca (ELF), disciplinary biliteracy, and multilingualism. Key roles: Chair of ICLHE Association, Vice Head of #YouthMediaLife platform Education: Habilitation (2008), PhD (1995), MA (1990) from University of Vienna Research Focus examines English-medium instruction (EMI/EMEMUS) across secondary and tertiary education, combining ELF and CLIL/ICLHE frameworks. Her work explores: Language dynamics in business/technical education Translanguaging and disciplinary knowledge construction Impact of internationalization on multilingual university settings Policy implementation and stakeholder perspectives Longitudinal classroom discourse studies Digital literacy and extramural language exposure Scientific Contributions include: Co-developer of ROAD-MAPPING framework for EMI research PI of EU-funded projects (CLILNetLE, MCC Project) Co-founding organiser of AILA CLIL Research Network (2006-14) Key publications: ROAD-MAPPING English Medium Education (Palgrave Pivot 2020), ELF and multilingualism in EMI (JELF 2024) Teaching & Supervision spans undergraduate to PhD levels at the University of Vienna, with emphasis on applied linguistics and teacher training. She supervises 12+ theses on topics like: Plurilingual communication in STEM education Vocabulary acquisition through extramural English Facebook as rhetorical tool in political discourse Comparative EMI/TMI in Thai higher education

Guillaume Gentilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Writing
• Bi/Pluriliteracy Development
• Translation Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Guillaume Gentil is a Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University. His research focuses on second language writing, bi/pluriliteracy development, and the intersection of multilingualism with academic and professional contexts. He has held editorial roles for the Journal of Second Language Writing and conducted SSHRC-funded research on academic biliteracy development in Canada's official languages (2017–2022). Education: DEUG (Paris VI), DEA & Diplôme d'ingénieur (Institut National Agronomique Paris Grignon), Ph.D. (McGill University) Key research areas include: translingual practices in bilingual universities, AI/translation tools in writing instruction, genre-based approaches to writing, and the geopolitics of academic publishing. His work bridges second language writing, bilingual education, and translation studies. Recent publications analyze ChatGPT's role in multilingual writing, machine translation's impact on academic publishing, and translanguaging pedagogies. Research employs longitudinal case studies and institutional ethnographies. Scientific contributions include: Honourable mention for Best Article of the Year, Journal of Second Language Writing (2011) Inclusion in 'The Best of the Independent Rhetoric and Composition Journals: 2011' He supervises students at all levels and has taught courses on bilingualism, second language writing, and doctoral seminars in applied linguistics. His work also addresses crosslingual literacy practices and the use of AI tools in writing development.

Audrey Luceroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Literacy
• Elementary & Middle School Education
• Teacher Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Audrey Lucero is a Professor in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Oregon’s College of Education. She specializes in critical literacy, bilingual education, and the educational experiences of Latinx students. Her research employs corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis to examine how race, ethnicity, language, and immigration influence identity formation in marginalized communities. Dr. Lucero holds a PhD from the University of Washington (2011), an MA from Seattle University (2002), and a dual BA/BS from Boston University (1996) in Psychology and Broadcasting & Film. She has held visiting research positions, including at Lancaster University (UK, 2025). Her work focuses on transnational student identities, critical picturebook analysis, and equity in teacher education. Recent studies include investigations into International Baccalaureate schools’ impact on Latinx students and the role of picturebooks in professional development. She co-edits English Teaching: Practice & Critique and serves on multiple academic associations. Awards: SERN Mid-Career Fellowship (2021–22), Faculty-in-Residence Fellow (2016–17) Key Affiliations: CLLAS, IRES, Latinx Strategies Group, Dreamers Working Group Her advising and grants focus on Latino/a student success initiatives, dual language programs, and teacher training. She collaborates with the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies and leads the Latinx Scholars First-Year Academic Residential Community.

• Participatory and Popular Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Language and Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Klaudia M. Rivera is a Professor of Education at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. She holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the I-START Program (a TESOL teacher residency initiative with the Internationals Network for Public Schools) and Coordinator of the TESOL and Early Childhood Programs. Her academic journey includes a B.A. from Central American University (Nicaragua), an M.S. from Bank Street College of Education, and an Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on language policy, critical pedagogy, biliteracy, and community-based education. Key themes include the sociopolitical dimensions of language use, bilingualism advocacy, and participatory educational practices. Dr. Rivera’s work emphasizes empowering marginalized communities through inclusive education frameworks. Publications highlight her expertise in adult biliteracy programs, sociocultural classroom practices, and language preservation among Puerto Rican communities. Her recent book (2008) explores sociocultural responses to biliteracy challenges. Awards: David Newton Award for Teaching Excellence, Literacy Recognition Award, Research Fellow at the National Institute of Education Professional Affiliations: AERA, TESOL, AAAL, IRA, NCTE, WE Learn Dr. Rivera’s contributions extend beyond academia through collaborative programs like I-START, which bridges teacher training with community needs. She actively engages in policy advocacy and participatory research to address systemic inequities in education.

• Applied Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Translanguaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irene Soriano Flórez is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Complutense University of Madrid, holding an FPI grant from April to August 2025. Her work centers on language dynamics in English-medium instruction within Business and Economics higher education programs. She completed her PhD in 2025 with a dissertation examining student and lecturer perspectives on language, literacy, and pedagogy through a translanguaging lens in Business and Economics English-medium programs. Her research interests include: Applied Linguistics Sociolinguistics Translanguaging English Medium Education (EME) Professional Development English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Recent publications analyze biliteracy development and student perceptions in EME contexts, revealing critical insights about translingual spaces and disciplinary literacies in business education. Her work demonstrates how multilingual practices enhance learning outcomes in professional disciplines. She is currently funded by an FPI grant supporting her investigation into language pedagogy and professional development frameworks for English-medium instruction.

C. Patrick Proctorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism in school settings
• Language and literacy development
• Reading comprehension
• +۳ مورد دیگر

C. Patrick Proctor is a Professor and Department Chair of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development . His career spans roles as a Spanish-English dual language teacher, bilingual resource teacher, education specialist, and researcher. He holds an Ed.D. from Harvard University, an M.A. from Stanford University, and a B.A. from Clark University. Education: Ed.D., Harvard University; M.A., Stanford University; B.A., Clark University Proctor's research merges critical and developmental perspectives on bilingualism, language, and literacy. He focuses on designing and evaluating multilingual literacy curricula , classroom dynamics in multilingual settings, and instructional frameworks that integrate students' languages and lived experiences. His work emphasizes collaboration with educators to implement evidence-based practices. Recent publications highlight his focus on bilingual teacher education , grouping strategies for literacy instruction, and scaling interventions like the CLAVES curriculum. While no specific awards are listed, his funded research includes three major Institute of Education Sciences grants (2020-2025) examining literacy interventions and grouping effects for bilingual learners.

• Language ideologies
• Sociopolitical contexts of education
• Multilingual learners
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenyang Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Culture & Society and affiliate faculty at the Asia Center at the University of Utah since 2020. Her work bridges language education , critical race theory , and transnationalism to address equity in multilingual learning environments. Education : Bachelor of Economics, Zhejiang University (2011) Bachelor of Arts, Zhejiang University (2011) Master of Education, Vanderbilt University (2013) PhD in Cultural Studies and Literacies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2020) Research Interests : Dr. Sun examines how sociopolitical forces shape language education for Asian/Asian American communities, with a focus on raciolinguistic ideologies , critical consciousness , and neoliberalism in bilingual programs . She applies AsianCrit and Critical Race Theory to analyze teacher identity, heritage language preservation, and anti-racist pedagogies. Publication Trends : Her recent work (2022–2025) analyzes Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) programs through transnational and critical lenses , addressing racial barriers in teacher practices, immigrant family agency, and curriculum reform. Earlier studies (2017–2021) focus on heritage language textbooks , immigrant student integration , and global English education policies . Grants : Principal investigator for the U.S. Department of Education: National Professional Development Grant (APEX) (2021–2026), aimed at supporting multilingual educators. Teaching : Dr. Sun has taught courses including: Language and Identity Heritage/Community Language Education Foundations of Bilingual/Biliteracy Education Instructional Methods for Linguistically Diverse Populations

Haiyan Liمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bilingual and Biliteracy Education
• Second Language Teaching and Learning
• ELL/ESL Instructional Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haiyan Li serves as a Lecturer at Purdue University, teaching foundational writing courses (SCLA 110 and SCLA 111) and graduate-level Educational Studies courses (EDCI 530 and EDCI 559). Her work bridges language education and technological innovation within interdisciplinary academic contexts. She earned her Ph.D. in Literacy and Language Education from Purdue University, where her dissertation received the Mary Kay Sommers Award. Dr. Li's research investigates critical challenges in multilingual education through multiple lenses: Developing biliteracy curricula for linguistically diverse classrooms Designing evidence-based instructional strategies for ELL/ESL learners Assessing professional development impacts on educators Integrating artificial intelligence to transform language pedagogy Her scholarly contributions appear in premier publications including TESOL Quarterly , Language Policy , and the Journal of Language, Identity & Education . Recognition for her innovative work includes: Innovation Hub Award for AI-integrated pedagogy Mary Kay Sommers Award for doctoral research excellence As an active mentor, Dr. Li currently guides a Ukraine visiting scholar in AI-enhanced EFL research. Her professional impact extends beyond academia through co-founding an educational technology company (2014-2017) that facilitated cultural exchange for over 300 Chinese students in the United States. She serves on the editorial board of the INTESOL Journal , championing research-driven practices in global language education.

EunYoung Wonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Applied Linguistics
• Computer assisted language teaching
• Korean Language Pedagogy

EunYoung Won is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Asian Languages & Literature at the University of Washington. She is affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and holds expertise in Applied Linguistics, Computer-assisted language teaching, and Korean Language Pedagogy. Her office is located in GWN M235, and her contact information includes woney@uw.edu and (206) 543-4202. Her research interests focus on innovative language teaching methodologies, leveraging technology to enhance language learning. She is involved in the department’s programs, including undergraduate and graduate language studies, and contributes to courses within the Asian Languages & Literature curriculum. Though not teaching in SP25, she has been actively engaged in language education and program development. No specific scientific awards, grants, or recent publications are listed in her profile. She is part of a department with research initiatives such as the Bilingual and Biliteracy Research Lab, though her direct involvement in such labs is not explicitly stated.

Raymond Paiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Heritage Language Education
• Language Ideology and Learner Identity
• Language Technology and Testing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Raymond Pai is a Lecturer and Director of the Cantonese Language Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Department of Asian Studies under the Faculty of Arts . He is also a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-funded PhD candidate in UBC's Department of Language and Literacy Education . Education: MA in Linguistics, Brigham Young University Research and Teaching Focus : Raymond's work centers on heritage language education , language ideology , learner identity , language technology and testing , and popular culture in language education . His research spans curriculum design for Cantonese as a foreign language, CEFR-aligned proficiency testing, and the use of ultrasound technology for pronunciation instruction. Grant and Collaborations : Funded by SSHRC, he collaborates with community organizations and institutions like the Burnaby Village Museum and Urban Bounty on projects about Chinese Canadian history and food security. He also serves as a Cantonese examiner for the University of Arizona and a certified examiner for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) .