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Curtis Klinghoffer

SCAD Language Studio professor

Education

  • Ed.D., higher education leadership, Nova Southeastern University
  • M.S., teaching English as a second language, Nova Southeastern University
  • B.S., secondary education/English/communication, Temple University

Credentials

  • Professor, ESL, 2012–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Doctoral Faculty, advanced studies, 2008–2012, University of Phoenix, Online Campus
  • Assistant Professor, English, 2006–2012, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
  • Adult Education Instructor, ESL, 1997–2006
    College Prep Writing Instructor, 2002–2006
    Graduate Records Examination Preparation Instructor, 2005–2006, Miami Dade College, Miami
  • Adult ESL Instructor, 1992–1998, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami
  • EFL Instructor, 1996–1997, Florida international University, Miami

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Nomination for President's Award for Service Excellence, Miami Dade College, 2005
  • Service Learning Program/Certificates of Recognition, Miami Dade College, 2000–2006
  • Graduation with high honors, Temple University, 1986
  • Dean’s List, Temple University, 1984, 1985, 1986

Organizations

  • International Teachers of English as a Second Language
  • Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow

Publications and presentations

Presentations

  • "Pathways to Globalization of the College Campus," Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria, 2010.
  • Doctoral Forum, TESOL International Convention, New York, 2008
  • "Second Language Acquisition," Lincoln Memorial University, 2006.
  • "CASAS Examination Success Strategies," Miami Dade College Symposium, Miami, 2005.
  • "Implementing Workplace Readiness Manuals in the VESOL Curriculum," Florida Region V Best Practices Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2004.
  • "ESL Retention Strategies," Miami Dade College Symposium, Miami, 2001.
  • "Teaching Students Practical Strategies for Applying to American Colleges," Sunshine Region TESOL Conference, Miami, 2000.

Publications

  • Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) Database: "Situational Dialogues in a Community College ESL Curriculum" (doctoral dissertation document), 2008.
  • Dialogue Dynamics: Role Plays for Fluency Building with High-Intermediate ESL Students (ESL classroom textbook), 2008.