Chad Michael Eller

Curriculum Vitae

Education
University of Idaho MA-TESL

Coursework:
Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Descriptive Linguistics
ESL Methodologies I: Listening and
Speaking
ESL Methodologies II: Reading and Writing
Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Graduated May 2015

Composition Pedagogies
ESL Teaching Practicum
Task-based Language
Teaching
Advanced Grammar
Intercultural Communication
Discourse Analysis

The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Sep 2003 Jun 2005

Seattle Central Community College, Seattle

Sep 2001 Jun 2003

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with emphases in Creative Writing.

Scholarship for academic achievement.
Employed as a peer tutor in the Evergreen State Writing Center.
Hosted weekly readings during a two-semester creative writing program.

Associate of Arts in Humanities; Deans list.

English Teaching Experience

University of Idaho English Department,
Lecturer

Aug 2015 present

Courses taught:
English/Anthropology 241: Introduction to the Study of Language
English 102: College Writing and Rhetoric
English 317: Technical Writing

University of Idaho English Department,

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aug 2013 May 2015

Taught three sections each of English 101 and English 102.

Courses emphasized rhetoric, academic argumentation, citation,
grammar, and writing style; writing across the curriculum.
Planned daily classroom lessons and activities.
Guided student learning through detailed comments on written work.
Evaluated placement essay and exit-portfolios.

Collaborated with other instructors to create materials and lessons.

Conducted student conferences to meet individual student needs.
Maintained an online-learning component through Blackboard Learn.

American Language and Culture Program

(UIdaho-affiliated IEP), Temporary Lecturer

May 2014 Dec 2014

Courses taught: Grammar in Action 3, Reading/Composition 5, and

Newspaper. Designed assignments and lessons in collaboration with
other instructors. Conducted one-on-one conferencing with students.
Norming and proctoring of written and oral exams across all levels of the
program.

Literacy Source, Seattle, WA (volunteer

position)

Mar 2006 Apr 2011

Taught a diverse population of adult intermediate ESL learners in listening

and speaking. Tailored lessons and activities to meet students needs. Cofacilitated weekly conversation groups. Instructed a course in basic
computer skills for non-native speakers.

The Evergreen State College Writing Center

Mar/2004 Jun/2005

Trained and practiced as a peer tutor, whereby I assisted undergraduate

and graduate students with all stages of the writing process. Regularly
tutored non-native English speakers in writing and speaking skills.

Professional Development
-English 501: Teaching Professional Writing.
-Proofreader for WAESOL Conference Papers.
-WAESOL Professional Conference.
-Palouse Language and Culture Symposium:
Presenter and Organizer. Presented on creating
and teaching a Newspaper course in and IEP
Attendee
-Spokane Regional ESL Conference.
-Topics in ESL Video Discussion: Alastair Pennycook
with Dr. Caroline Payant, University of Idaho.
-Attended end-of the year MA-TESL candidate
research presentations.
-Observed Dr. Kurt Quellers English 442: Intro to
English Syntax throughout Spring 2016; guest lecturer.
-Mentoring of graduate intern in ENGL/ANTH 241.

Research

Fall Semester 2015

Nov 2015
Oct 2014
Apr 2015
2014, 2016
2013, 2015, 2016
Feb 2013
Mar 2015
Jan May 2016
Jan May 2016

Fall 2014: Conducted classroom-based research entitled The Effects of

Implicit vs. Explicit Grammar Focused Post-tasks on Target Language
Usage in an ESL Classroom. In cooperation with instructors at the
American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) in Moscow, Idaho, my
research partner and I developed and administered lessons to three
Intermediate Listening/Speaking courses, and collected and analyzed
recorded and written data. We presented our findings to the staff at the
ALCP.
Spring 2015: Reviewed existing studies on peer feedback in ESL classrooms
and outlined a plan for investigating the peer feedback in both IEP and
college writing classrooms. The goal of this research is to gain a greater
understanding of how peer feedback is used, and the ways that writing
instructors can be more effective with this valuable classroom method.

Current Interests
I continually work to increase my knowledge of linguistics, particularly in
the areas of grammar, syntax, morphology, language origins and
language change. I use works by prominent linguists to enrich my lessons
for English 241.
I have an ongoing interest in translation, and for several years have written
translations of my favorite German poets. I do this as a way to maintain
my German language skills, and as a creative outlet.

References

(available upon request)