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Zachary Hampton

SCAD Language Studio professor

Education

  • M.Ed., curriculum and instruction/education leadership, Middle Tennessee State University
  • B.A., writing and linguistics, Georgia Southern University

Credentials

  • Professor, 2018–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
    Teach English as a Second Language (ESL). Responsibilities include, course design, instructional design, creation of assessments, evaluation in an ESL environment, and administering and proctoring exams.
  • Instructor, English composition, 2010–2018, Fort Hays State University, Xinzheng, Henan
    Taught English Composition I and II, and assisted students in preparation of standardized English exams.
  • Graduate assistant, 2008–2010, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
    Helped create and implement Alumni Community Outreach Program, edited grants, and worked with non-native English speakers to improve language skills and cultural awareness.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Teacher of the Year, Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Sias International University, 2015–2016
  • Outstanding Student Evaluations Award, Sias International University, 2013–2016
  • Nomination, Pilot Award, Fort Hays State University, 2014

Publications and presentations

  • "Using Cummins' Language Acquisition Theories to Help Chinese Learners Develop Academic Language Proficiency," 5th National Symposium on Second Language Acquisition, Wuhan, China, Fall 2012
  • Presented at the Faculty Workshops, Sias International University English Composition
    • Conducted Composition Faculty Workshop, "Using Sheltered Instruction: A Focus on SIOP," Xinzheng, China, Spring 2012
    • Conducted Composition Faculty Workshop, "Course Design for Composition II," Xinzheng, China, Fall 2012
  • Presented at the FHSU International Composition Faculty Workshop
    • Conducted Composition Faculty Workshop, "Affective Issues in the Chinese Classroom," Hays, Kan., Fall 2015
  • Sias International University International Culture Week
    • Co-presented International Culture Week Lecture, "An Examination of American Cultural Identity Through the Shared Experience of Youth Baseball: A Discussion in Response to the Film 'The Sandlot,'" Xinzheng, China, Fall 2017