EDUCATION

PhD: HAUNIV, PhD studies in Applied Linguistics, New Hampshire, 2015-Ongoing

MSc: TESOL, Biola University, California (2005)

Graduate Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Pepperdine University, School of Law, California, (2002)

B.A., English Teaching for Secondary Education, Tirana University, Albania, (1996)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Academic Writing, Plagiarism, Reflective Writing, Composition Writing, ESP, EAP

Teaching: Composition Writing, ESL, ESP, EAP

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

University of New York Tirana (AL), Department of Architecture and Design, Academic English, Composition Writing Lecturer (2019 – now)

New York High School (AL), English Language Instructor for Matura (High School Exit) Exams (2016- 2019)

University of New York Tirana (AL), Architecture Department, Academic English, Composition Writing Lecturer (2007 – 2015)

Hope International University (CA), English as a Second Language Program (ESLP), Lecturer (2005 – 2006)

Bethesda Christian University (CA),      ESL Program,  Lecturer (2006)

Long Beach Elementary School (CA), CBET Adult ESL Program, Instructor (2004)

Administrative Experience

American Bank of Albania (former Intesa San Paolo Bank), Official Translator, (2007)

Greek-Albanian Parliamentary Union (GR), Translator, Assistant (1997-1998)

Women’s Counseling Center (AL), Office manager (1995-1996)

OXFAM Foundation (AL), Translator (1992-1995)