Professional Development

Certifications & Training

• Global Citizenship Facilitator Certification — Shorelight Education & University for Peace, February 2026
  Certified to deliver the Global Citizenship Certificate program, facilitating intercultural dialogue, global awareness, and inclusive learning.

• Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) — Quality Matters, February 2026

• Teaching Online – An Introduction to Online Delivery (TOL) — Quality Matters, January 2026

• Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers — CITI Program, Certificate of Completion, October 2025

• Teaching Asynchronous Courses in Brightspace (BSP 201) — Online Learning Department, City Colleges of Chicago, Certificate of Completion, September 2025

• Build Your Skills as an Instructional Designer — LinkedIn Learning, Learning Path Completed, January 2025

• Envisioning PBLL MOOC — University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2024

• Writing Consultant Training — Center for Communication Excellence (CCE), Iowa State University, 2020

• English Teaching Training Course (TTC) — 2010

• English Language Diploma — National Institution (N.I.E.L), 2004

Invited Talks, Webinars & Panels

Webinar Presenter | Shorelight Connect

Fall 2024–Present

• A Road Map to the IMRD Method of Research Writing — 4-part webinar series

• AI in Research Writing: Tools, Strategies, and Ethical Considerations

• Preparing for English Placement Testing

• Creating Specialized Word Lists

• AI Strategies for Résumés and Cover Letters Writing

Panelist | ALT Alumni Panel: Navigating the Dissertation Journey

Iowa State University | May 2024

Invited to share insights on the dissertation process, including topic development, setbacks, and the importance of community, alongside fellow Applied Linguistics and Technology alumni.

Grant

ALT/TESL Small Grant | Iowa State University | Spring 2021

Received funding for the research project Exploring the Perceived Benefits of a Professional Development Opportunity in a Global Online Course: Insights from Mentor Perspectives.