I am an experienced educator specializing in English language teaching and academic writing, with a Ph.D. in International/Inter-cultural Education from the University of Southern California. My career spans multiple higher education institutions where I develop and teach writing courses for both domestic and international students. With expertise in TESL and cross-cultural communication, I focus on enhancing students' academic writing, critical reading, and professional communication skills. My work integrates community engagement with writing instruction and emphasizes intercultural competency development. I bring a unique perspective to language education through my background in environmental design and Spanish studies, creating interdisciplinary approaches to teaching writing and communication across diverse student populations.