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English Development for Growth in Academic Careers

This series empowers multilingual educators to strategically develop their English skills for research, teaching, and leadership in international and U.S. academic contexts. The workshops in this series are designed for international scholars, educators, and researchers who want to strengthen their English while advancing their academic and professional goals. Each program blends practical language development with real-world applications in research, teaching, and professional communication. From mastering AI tools and publishing strategies to building confidence in networking and presenting, our trainings provide the skills and strategies scholars need to thrive in multilingual and global higher education.

  • This series is designed for educators who are developing English language skills for professional development related to research, leadership, and teaching. This series guides multilingual educators working in international schools or across diverse linguistic landscapes to strategically develop their English language skills in alignment with professional goals in education careers. This series is tailored especially for those seeking opportunities with English and academic settings in the United States. 

  • This workshop helps educators share their research with global audiences, connect across disciplines, and establish a strong professional presence in English. Participants will practice strategies for clear and impactful communication that fosters collaboration and recognition. By the end, you’ll have the tools to grow your network and professional opportunities.

  • This workshop equips educators with practical strategies for research planning and publication success. Participants will learn how to strengthen academic writing, set clear research trajectories, and pursue publication opportunities aligned with career goals. You’ll also receive guidance on tailoring English development to support long-term research and teaching impact.

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AI for Educators: Tools & Strategies

  • This workshop introduces educators to AI tools reshaping classrooms and research. Participants will gain hands-on strategies to integrate AI ethically and effectively into their teaching and scholarship. You’ll leave confident in applying AI to enhance learning, streamline research, and strengthen your professional impact.

  • This workshop focuses on how educators can use AI ethically to support research and research writing. Participants will explore tools like Consensus, Perplexity, and citation managers through guided demonstrations. You’ll leave with clear strategies to accelerate research, improve academic writing in English, and align your projects with career goals.

  • This workshop introduces participants to the AI tools most educators are using today to support teaching and learning. You’ll explore how these tools can be applied in different contexts—from K-12 to higher education—and learn to make informed decisions about when and how to use them. The focus is on practical strategies you can apply immediately to enhance teaching, student engagement, and learning outcomes.

Language Matters

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    Words aren't just words: Language Awareness, Attitudes, and Ideologies

    This 90-minute workshop helps educators, academic leaders, and student support staff examine how language ideologies influence communication, opportunity, and outcomes in academic settings. Participants will gain awareness of the subtle ways attitudes toward language impact relationships and student experiences. Through guided strategies, you’ll leave with actionable tools to foster stronger trust, build inclusive learning environments, and engage more effectively with multilingual colleagues and students.

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    Recognizing and Redirecting Exclusionary Language in Student Support

    This 90-minute workshop helps educators and student support staff recognize how everyday communication can unintentionally reinforce hierarchies of belonging and exclusion. Participants will learn strategies to redirect language in ways that are inclusive, strengths-based, and student-centered. For advising cohorts, this session includes hands-on methods to audit student communications, helping offices improve engagement, strengthen student self-perception, and foster positive advising relationships. You’ll leave with clear, actionable approaches to language that uplift and empower students.

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Custom Curricula for Educator Training Programs

Perhaps you’re looking for a more custom curriculum to meet the needs, interests, and language proficiencies of your incoming cohort? I can work with you and your team to design an original curriculum that meets the unique goals of your program or institution. Here’s how I can help:

What to Expect

  • an introductory meeting to talk about your overarching needs and wishes for the workshop or workshop series

  • continuing conversations to tailor curriculum or workshop content to the intended goals, objectives, and outcomes of your cohort or team

  • language responsive curriculum design to meet the diverse language needs of participants

  • tailored asynchronous materials, demonstrations, exercises and activities

  • virtual and/or in-person workshop delivery

  • *curriculum licensing available starting in 2026

Why a Focus on Language Works

A Focus on Language approach is effective because it combines practical language development with real-world academic and professional contexts. Rather than teaching English in isolation, our curricula focus on the salient ways that language skills impact scholars:

  • Writing, presenting, sharing, and publishing research in English

  • Using cutting-edge AI tools responsibly and effectively

  • Navigating U.S. higher education systems and expectations

  • Building networks that support long-term career and language success

By integrating language learning with professional development, participants not only improve their English but also gain strategies, tools, and confidence to thrive as educators and researchers on an international stage.

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