I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Linguistics and a Master’s Degree in TESOL. I have been teaching English language for 12 years, and I have taught in the university setting in both intensive English language programs and experiential programs. I have been fortunate to call Mukogawa US Campus in Spokane, WA my home for the last 5 years. My specific interests include Strategies-Based Instruction, Learner Autonomy and Motivation, and turning classrooms into Communities of Learning.