REBEKAH GORDON
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
PhD in Education (In progress)
Major: Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
MA English (2013)
Major: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Thesis: The Use and Usefulness of Collocations Dictionaries
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
BS Education (2008)
Major: Cross-categorical special education (K-12)
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
International teacher training, in-service teacher training, professional development of in-service teachers, non-native English speakers teaching English, ESL, EFL, TESL, TEFL, TESOL, educational technology, computer-assisted language teaching (CALL), blended learning
AWARDS AND HONORS
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Graduate Assistantship (teaching in the College ESL program)
Graduate Dean’s Distinction Scholarship Recipient
Graduated with honors
M.A. Thesis nominated for SCSU Distinguished Thesis Award
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Dean's List every semester
William F. Vilas Scholarship Recipient
3.97 GPA - Graduated with honors
Wausau West High School, Wausau, WI
4.0 GPA - Valedictorian
National Honor Society
PUBLICATIONS
Gordon, R. (2016). My classroom: China. English Teaching Forum, 54(1), 39-42.
Gordon, R. (2014). Language of education planning in Zambia. Linguistic Portfolios, 3.
Gordon, R., & Hart, E. (2013). Vowel project: Analysis of a native-Japanese speaker. Linguistic Portfolios, 2.
Lorincz. K., & Gordon, R. (2012). Difficulties in learning prepositions and possible solutions. Linguistic Portfolios, 1.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
West-China Association of Foreign Language Education Conference, Nanning, China (05/2017)
Keynote Speech: “The Best of Both Worlds: Using Blended Learning Techniques in Western Chinese University Courses”
CamTESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (02/2017)
“Less is More: Using Blackout Poetry in the Language Learning Classroom”
National Mongolian TESOL (ELTAM) Conference, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (10/2016)
“Erasure Poetry Techniques in the ESL Classroom”
Asia TEFL Conference, Nanjing, China (11/2015)
“Picture Power! Using Visual Aids to Increase Teaching Effectiveness”
2015 PRT Conference (Pronunciation, Reading, and Task-based Teaching for Primary & Middle School Teachers), Guangzhou, China (05/2015)
“Visual Aids Make the Classroom a Brighter Place”
Middle School Teacher-Training Series, Guizhou, China
“More Communication Please: Reading and Writing” (05/2015)
“More Communication Please: Listening and Speaking” (04/2015)
ThaiTESOL Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (01/2015)
“Newspaper Activities for Advanced English Language Learners”
Southwest University PhD Candidate Lecture Series, Chongqing, China (12/2014)
“How to Write a Research Paper: The Fundamentals of Academic Writing”
Haramaya University Effective Practices Workshop Series, Haramaya, Ethiopia (12/2013)
“Technology in Low-Tech EFL Classrooms”, “Managing Large Classes”, and “Motivation as a Big Factor”
Jimma Teacher Training: Maximizing Learning Conditions in the Classroom, Jimma, Ethiopia (11/2013)
“Making Vocabulary Learning Fun” and “Using Games Effectively in the EFL Classroom”
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University College of Education August 2017-Present
Teaching assistant for a methodology course for undergraduate students majoring in secondary English education.
Southern China Fellow Coordinator, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
U.S. Department of State Program, August 2016-Present
TEFL/English teacher for undergraduate English majors as well as coordinator for 15 other Fellows in China. Duties include pre-departure and post-arrival orientations, lesson observations, daily email correspondence, planning of events, and delegation of various responsibilities.
English Language Fellow, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
U.S. Department of State Program, October 2014-June 2016
TEFL/English teacher for undergraduate English majors. Courses taught: Academic Writing, Practical Writing, English Writing B, Journal and Newspaper Reading, Audio-Visual-Oral English, Pronunciation and Speaking.
English Language Fellow, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
U.S. Department of State Program, September 2013-July 2014
TEFL/English teacher for undergraduate English majors. Courses taught: Intermediate Writing, Advanced Writing, Introduction to Speaking, Advanced Speech.
Lecturer, St. Cloud State University (SCSU), St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud State University College ESL Program, August 2011-May 2013
TEFL/English teacher for SCSU international students. Courses taught: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing.
English Teacher, Shinsong High School, Incheon, South Korea
English Program in Korea (EPIK), August 2008-August 2010
TEFL/English conversation teacher at a co-ed public high school.
Business English Teacher, Incheon Lifelong Education Center, Incheon, South Korea
Incheon Lifelong Education Center, March 2009-December 2009
TEFL/English teacher for Korean adults studying business English.
Special Education Teacher, Madison, WI
Madison Metropolitan School District, June 2008-August 2008
Cross-categorical special education teacher for middle school students during summer school session.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
· Member of TESOL International (2015-present)
· Member of SCSU cycling team, St. Cloud, MN
· Member of Hoofer’s Outing Club, Madison, WI
· Alternative Breaks Participant and Committee Member, Madison, WI
· President of Zoe Bayliss Women’s Cooperative, Madison, WI
· National Honor Society, Wausau West HS, Wausau, WI
CONTACT
TEL: (517)885-1573
E-MAIL:gordon.rebekah@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 2917 Woodruff Ave. Apt. M2 48912
