Credentials

TEACHING & EDUCATION

As an educational philosopher and educator, my background spans ongoing studies in TESOL, pedagogic methodology & design, mental health, educational leadership, and inclusive education. These areas form the foundation of my work and reflect a commitment to thoughtful, research-informed teaching. I pursue continued professional development with purpose, aiming to deepen my understanding across these fields and apply that knowledge to curriculum design, student support, and educational writing.

Below is a full, comprehensive list of my educational background and the areas of study that reflect my ongoing commitment to professional growth, inclusive practice, and meaningful, research-informed teaching.

    1. TESOL (150 hours) - Arizona State University

    2. Key Principles and Practices of TESOL - Anglia Ruskin University

    3. TESOL Strategies: Supporting ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms - University of Glasgow

    1. Global Education for Teachers - University College London

    2. Supporting Early Career Teaching Development with Early Career Framework - University College London

    3. Professional Development for Early Career Teachers - University of East Anglia

    4. Mastering Classroom Management in English Language Teaching - Language Fuel

    5. How to Develop a Personal Teaching Philosophy in Higher Education - Universiti Malaya

    6. Preparing for Teaching - Manchester Metropolitan University

    7. Critical Thinking for Teachers - British Council

    8. Leading Teaching and Learning - British Council

    9. IEPs: Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    10. IEPs: How Administrators Can Support the Development and Implementation of High-Quality IEPs - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    11. Behavior Principles: The Basics of Understanding Student Behavior - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    12. Classroom Behavior Management: Key Concepts and Foundational Practices - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    13. Classroom Behavior Management (Elementary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    14. Classroom Behavior Management (Secondary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    15. Executive Functions: Understanding Why Some Students Struggle - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    16. Executive Functions: Strategies to Improve Students's Academic Performance - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    17. Response to Intervention Models: An Overview - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    18. SRSD: Using Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Learning - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    19. General Knowledge for Teachers: Reading - Saylor Academy

    20. OPEN Creating and Implementing Online Courses - Online Professional English Network

    21. Transforming Assessment and Recognition of Complex Learning Competencies - University of Melbourne

    Assessment:

    1. Teaching and Assessing Core Skills - British Council

    2. Exploring Innovative Assessment Methods - The Open University

    3. Assessing Learning - British Council

    1. New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    2. Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies - University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

    3. Instructional Design: Course Planning and Pedagogy - University of California - Irvine

    4. Instructional Design: Course Development University of California - Irvine

    5. Instructional Design: Facilitation Skills - University of California - Irvine

    6. Instructional Design: Educational Media - University of California - Irvine

    7. Instructional Design and Technology for Society - University Malaya

    8. Universal Design for Learning: Designing Learning Experiences That Engage and Challenge All Students - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    1. English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics - University of Southampton

    2. English Grammar - University College London

    3. Basic English 1: Elementary - King’s College London

    4. Basic English 2: Pre-Intermediate - King’s College London

    5. Foundations of Writing - Government Campus UK

    6. How to Teach Speaking - British Council

    7. How to Teach Pronunciation - British Council

    8. How to Teach English Pronunciation - Language Fuel

    9. Teaching English: How to Teach Writing - British Council

    10. CSR: A Reading Comprehension Strategy -Vanderbilt Peabody College

    11. Integrating Imaginative Writing in English Language Arts for Stronger Critical Reading Community - Sharemylesson

    12. Progress Monitoring: Reading - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    13. Understanding Language Systems - British Council

    14. Professional Writing - Saylor Academy

    15. Grammar Matters - The Open University

    16. English Composition I: Saylor Academy

    17. English Composition II: Saylor Academy

    18. Technical Writing - Saylor Academy

    19. Language Teaching Certificate - Preply

    20. Teaching English Learners: Effective Instructional Practices - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    21. Teaching English: Integrating Digital Technologies - British Council

    22. Teaching English: Motivating Activities for Primary - British Council

    23. Teaching English: Motivating Learners - British Council

    24. Teaching English in Primary - British Council

    25. Teaching English through Literature - British Council

    26. Teaching English to Refugees and Displaced Learners - British Council

  • Linguistics:

    1. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics: Accents, Attitudes & Identity - University of York

    2. Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics - Leiden University

    3. Introduction to Applied Linguistics and TESOL - University of Leicester

    4. Stylistic: Using Linguistics to Explore Texts and Meaning - University of Huddersfield

    Multilingualism:

    1. Plurilingualism Classrooms in Action - University of Glasgow

    2. Multilingual Practices - University of Groningen

    3. The Bilingual Brain - University of Houston

    4. Understanding Multilingual Children’s Language Development - University of Reading

    1. Teaching English Online - Cambridge University Press

    2. How to Teach Online: Providing Continuity for Students - FutureLearn

    3. Digital Learning Toolkit: Resources for Successful Online Teaching - Eindhoven University of Technology

    4. The Online Educator - The Open University

    5. How to Create an Effective Online Learning Environment - Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology

    6. How to Facilitate a Learner Centered Online Learning Environment - Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology

  • Adult Education:

    1. Innovative Teaching: Engaging Adult Learners with Active Learning - University of Padua

    2. Adult Education Essentials - Wintec Waikato Institute of Technology

    Child & Adolescent Education:

    1. Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School - University of Reading

    2. Supporting Successful Learning in Secondary School - University of Reading

    3. Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood - Queensland University of Technology

    4. How to Use Graded Readers in the English Classroom - Language Fuel

    5. English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development - British Council

    6. Early Childhood Environments Designing Effective Classrooms - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    7. Early Childhood Behavior Management: Developing and Teaching Rules - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    8. Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Secondary): Understanding the Acting Out Cycle - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    9. Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Secondary): Behavioral Strategies - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    10. Secondary Reading Instruction: Teaching Vocabulary and Comprehension in Content Areas - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    11. Secondary Reading Instruction: Deepening Middle School Content-Area Learning with Vocabulary and Comprehension Strategies - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    12. Supporting Children’s Development - The Open University

  • Special & Inclusive Education:

    1. Transforming Education in Challenging Environments - University College London

    2. Inclusive Learning for Students - University of York

    3. Exploring Inclusive Pedagogies - British Council

    4. Diversity and Inclusion in Education - University of Glasgow

    5. Inclusive Education: Understanding Special Educational Needs - The Open University

    6. Education for All: Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion - University of Cape Town

    7. Inclusive Education: Essential Knowledge for Success - Queensland University of Technology

    8. The Right to Education: Breaking Down the Barriers - University of Glasgow

    9. Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms - University of Capetown

    10. Inclusive Pedagogies for Teachers - British Council

    11. Exploring Gender Equality in Education - British Council

    12. Exploring Inclusive Pedagogies - British Council

    13. Gender in Language Education - British Council

    14. Inclusive Education: Exploring SEND practice and Strategies - University of Leeds

    15. Learning Through Play with LEGO Braille Bricks - The LEGO Foundation

    16. Observing Visually Impaired Children Learning Through Play - The Lego Foundation

    17. Teaching English to Refugees and Displaced Learners - British Council

    18. Teaching English: Inclusive Classrooms - British Council

    19. Inclusion of Students with Significant Disabilities: Supports in the General Education Classroom - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    20. Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    21. Centering Disabilities in the K-8 Classroom with Nonfiction Texts - Sharemylesson

    22. Special Education Essentials: IEP v. 504 - Sharemylesson

    23. Special Education Essentials: Implementing the Individualized Education Program - Sharemylesson

    24. Special Education Essentials: The Least Restrictive Environment - Sharemylesson

    25. Supporting Students with Special Needs Disability Awareness and Presuming Competence - Hussman Institute for Autism

    26. Supporting Students with Special Needs Positive Behavior Support - Hussman Institute for Autism

    27. Exploring Equality and Equity in Education - The Open University

  • Autism:

    1. Understanding Autism - University of Kent

    2. Autistic Students and Education: Creating and Inclusive Classroom - University of Kent

    3. Autistic Health: Improving Access to Healthcare - University of Kent

    4. Autistic People’s Rights and the Law - University of Kent

    5. A Deeper Understanding of Autistic People - University of Kent

    6. Autism and Attention - University of Birmingham

    7. Good Practice in Autism Education - University of Bath

    8. Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview for Educators - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    9. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Practices - Vanderbilt Peabody College

    10. Supporting Students with Special Needs Autism Spectrum Condition - Hussman Institute for Autism

    11. Parent-Implemented Interventions - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    12. Responding to the Needs of Students with Autism - University at Albany

    13. Antecedent-Based Interventions - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    14. Many Faces of Autism - Autism Certification Center - OCALI

    15. Augmentative & Alternative Communication - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    16. Cognitive Behavioral/Instructional Strategies - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    17. Direct Instruction - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    ADHD:

    1. Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice - King’s College London

    2. Introduction to ADHD: What it is and How it’s Treated - Universidad de Palermo

    3. Understanding ADHD - The Open University

    Dyslexia:

    1. Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing - University of London

    2. Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching - Lancaster University

    3. Supporting Adult and Adolescent Students with Dyslexia - Central Queensland University

    1. Orientation to Educational Neuroscience - Central Queensland University

    2. Learning and Memory: Understandings from Educational Neuroscience - Central Queensland University

    3. Neuroleadership and Conceptual Approaches in Educational Neuroscience - Central Queensland University

    4. Neuroplasticians and Neuromyths - Central Queensland University

    1. Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning - Chartered College of Teaching

    2. Digital Transformation in Classroom - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    3. Education Research that Matters: Doing Research in Your Learning Community; Ways of Research; Applying Research to Your Teaching Practice - University of Birmingham

    4. Teaching English: Key Digital Skills - British Council

    5. Making Time for Research in the English Classroom - British Council

LEADERSHIP & COACHING

    1. Exercising Leadership - Harvard

    2. Educational Leadership: Improving Schools through Effective Leadership - Coventry University

    3. Leadership of Education Technology in Schools - Chartered College of Teaching

    4. Coaching in Education: Addressing the Need for Deep Communication - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    5. Exploring Instructional Leadership in Education - British Council

    6. Educational Leadership: Working for Good - University of Manchester

    7. Ethical Leadership and Ethical Decision Making - University of Lincoln

    8. How to Build Leadership Resilience - Nottingham Trent University

    9. Innovative Leadership: Developing Curiosity - FutureLearn

    10. Inspiring Women Leaders: An Introduction to Purpose-Driving Leadership - Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

    11. Leadership Development with Action Learning - University of Lincoln

    12. Leadership Training: Human Leadership - Bailey & French

    13. Inclusive Leadership: Collaborating for Professional Development - The Open University

    14. Exploring Educational Leadership - The Open University

    15. Inclusive Leadership: Effecting Change - The Open University

    16. Elements of Ethical Leadership - Saylor Academy

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE & COMMUNNICATION

    • Introduction to Cultural Intelligence - University of Adelaide College

    • Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Language and Culture; Intercultural Contact; Defining the Concept of Culture - University of Leeds

    • Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders; The Branding of Culture - University of Leeds

    • Communicating across Cultures - British Council

    • Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture - University of Exeter

    • Cultural Leadership: Harnessing Culture to Become an Effective Leader - University of Lincoln

    • Gaelic in Modern Scotland - The Open University

    • Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture - The Open University

    1. Interpersonal Communication - Saylor Academy

    2. Communication Skills - British Council

    3. Communication and Collaboration for Teachers - British Council

    4. Communicating with Diverse Audiences - University of Surrey

    5. Building Understanding Through Dialog - British Council

SEL, PSYCHOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

    1. SEL for Students: A Path to Social and Emotional Well-Being - University of Colorado Boulder

    2. The Teacher’s Social and Emotional Learning - University of Colorado Boulder

    3. Social Learning and Collaboration in School - The LEGO Foundation

    4. Coping with Changes: Socio-Emotional Learning Through Play - The LEGO Foundation

    5. Supporting Adolescent Learners: Social and Emotional Well-Being - Griffith University

    6. An Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning - Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

    7. Emotional and Social Intelligence - University of California - Davis

  • Psychology:

    1. Introduction to Psychology - Yale

    2. Introduction to Psychology - Saylor Academy

    3. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science - University of York

    4. Introduction to Child Psychology - The Open University

    5. Critically Exploring Psychology - The Open University

    Mental Health:

    1. Loneliness and Belonging in Emerging Adulthood - Austen Riggs Center

    2. Certified Trauma Informed Coach - The Centre for Healing

    3. Loneliness, Belonging, and the Mental Health Crisis in School Aged Children - Austen Riggs Center

    4. Understanding Depression and Anxiety - The Open University

    5. Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People - University of Reading

    6. Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT - University of Reading

    7. Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in Global Context - University of Glasgow

    8. Body Image and Mental Health in Young People - Mental Health Foundation

    9. Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition - Deakin University

    10. Emotions and Emotional Disorders - The Open University

    11. Exploring Depression - The Open University

    12. Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression - The Open University

    13. Supporting Children and Young People’s Wellbeing - The Open University

    14. Young People’s Wellbeing - The Open University

    15. ZSA Suicide Awareness Training - Zero Suicide Alliance

    16. Trauma-Sensitive Care: Supporting Young Children with Empathy - ChildCareED

    1. Introducing Philosophy - The Open University

    2. Introduction to Sociology - Saylor Academy

LANGUAGE AQUISITION

    • American Sign Language I - Oklahoma School for the Deaf

    • American Sign Language II - Oklahoma School for the Deaf

    1. Spanish I - Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

    2. Spanish: A1 - Cursa

    3. Spanish: A2 - Cursa

    • Contemporary Chinese I - Chinese Plus