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The Researcher side of my life

Explore my innovative projects in English education and research.

Research Initiatives

Co-Founder of PRIME {P}edagogical {R}esearch, {I}nnovation, and {M}ultilingual {E}xchange Group: Established and currently co-leading a 21-member multidisciplinary umbrella research group covering the domains of language acquisition (L2 and L3), education, innovative teaching, practices, technology, and translation studies.

Collaborative Projects: Leads and participates in interdisciplinary research projects, fostering collaboration across departments.

Educational Researcher: Focused on self-regulated learning, academic writing, corrective and positive feedback, and critical thinking development.

Conference Presenter: Presented at national and international conferences on Technology and Language Teaching, showcasing research and innovative practices (some scheduled for 2025)

Master of Arts in English Teaching Advisor: Qualified by the institution’s Postgraduate Office to teach and advise at the postgraduate level.

Language Teacher Trainer (Pre/In-service): Designs and delivers training programs for future and current English language teachers.

Instructor of Disciplinary Courses: Teaches courses such as English Language, communication, grammar, writing, critical thinking, and English Instruction.

ESP/CLIL Teacher: Specialized in teaching English for Specific Purposes, adapting programs to meet the language and content needs of various professional fields.

Mentor Trainer: Designed and delivered diploma-level training programs in Mentorship for In-Service English Teachers.

Administrative Roles:

Member, Faculty Teaching Committee
Coordinator, English Area, Department of Languages

Other Courses

  • Using Technology in evidence-based Teaching and Learning

    • Chartered College of Teaching

  • Maintaining a Mindful Life

    • Monash University

  • Language Assessment in the Classroom

    • British Council

  • Introduction to Psychology: The Psychology of learning

    • Monash University

  • Teaching English Online

    • Cambridge Assessment English

  • The Science of learning

    • National Stem Learning Center - Future Learn

  • Diplomado en Educación de Competencias Genéricas

    • Universidad de Concepción.

  • Excel Intermediate

  • Power BI Basic

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