Anastasia Bowes

SCAD Language Studio professor

Language Studio Professor, 2018–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

English as a Second Language Instructor of Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Taught a three-week intensive ESL Advanced Conversation course to international students. Designed the curriculum of the course based on the needs survey, research-based methods, and personal experience. Incorporated teaching about sociocultural (compliments, invitations, etc.), strategic, discourse, and action competences. The end-of the course survey indicated that as a result of the course, students’ speaking skills improved, students started speaking more confidently, became more engaged when talking to new people, and acquired new habits of learning English.

Teaching Assistant, 2016–18, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Taught graduate level ESL (English as a Second Language) writing courses. Created course websites through the UIUC Moodie platform and used it to manage students learning process. Collaborated on the Curriculum Evaluation Committee to assess course objectives. Created curriculum materials for face-to-face and online courses. Provided students with feedback throughout the writing process and graded their assignments. Continued professional development by taking non-credit online courses, attending workshops and seminars. Was placed on the List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students for all courses and semesters.

Course Leader, 2017–18, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Mentored and supervised teaching assistants in the ESL Writing Program. Led weekly level meetings, guided lesson planning, facilitated discussions on teaching curriculum, and reviewed the upcoming events and deadlines. Supported TAs in their curriculum materials development and monitored their progress. Updated the program-wide Blogger website posts and posted new lesson plans and materials. Organized activities for the program events.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, 2015–16, Language Center Britannia, Moscow, Russia
Taught ESL classes to 10 groups of children and teenagers (3 to 15 years old). Prepared students for Cambridge exams (YLE, KET, PET, and FCE). Tested students' knowledge and skills on a regular basis and provided them with feedback.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, 2014–15, CLT Company, Moscow, Russia
Taught Business English classes to adult students of various levels of the English language proficiency, from elementary to upper-intermediate. Integrated quizlet.com website to enhance students' vocabulary learning and comprehension. Balanced classroom activities to improve specific language skills of students based on their learning needs. Introduced sociocultural knowledge by explaining the appropriateness of language and certain situations.

New DEEL Conference, Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, May 3–4, 2013 Chernetskaya, A. (2013). “Global Perspective: Education in America and Russia,” New DEEL Conference, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, May 3–4, 2013.
IATE Fall Conference, Illinois State University in Normal, IL, November 8, 2013 Chernetskaya, A. (2013). “Technology in the Modern World: Integrating Technology into Classrooms and Teacher Preparation Programs,” IATE Fall Conference, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, November 8, 2013.
Within Between the Lines program organized by Illinois Central College, volunteered to give an interactive presentation about Russian Fairy Tales. The presentation was attended by approximately 50 people compared to average attendance of Between the Lines presentations by 4–6 people.