Chris has experience teaching English as a Second Language, English as a Foreign Language, and Advanced Grammar and Teaching Methods to native speakers. Before moving to Saudi Arabia, he most recently taught ESL for the University of Texas, Texas International Education Consortium, and Austin Community College. In addition to teaching EFL in Iraq, Colombia, Brazil, and South Korea, Chris was the Educational Programs Director for Manos de Cristo, an Austin, TX immigrant service provider. His main research interests include L2 motivation, bilingual education, and storytelling in the language classroom.
Teaching - University Courses I have taught:
- English Composition
- English Composition and Analysis
- Practical English Grammar
- Methods and Techniques in ESL
ESL/EFL Courses I have taught:
- High Intermediate and Advanced Writing and Grammar
- Advanced Oral Communication
- English For Academic Purposes: Grammar, Listening, and Speaking; Reading and Writing
- English for Communication, Culture, and Careers
- TOEFL Preparation