Randy Gonzales




We must rest here, for this is where the teacher comes. On his desk stands a vase of tears.
    John Ashbery from "And You Know"

Professional Summary
 
  • Six years experience teaching composition courses to University students in English-medium universities in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. I have taught a number of different university writing courses, including research and creative courses, to both L1 and L2 students. See a list of writing courses taught.


  • Twelve years experience teaching English language courses in the United States, Japan, Korea and the United Arab Emirates. I have taught a variety of ESL/EFL courses, including communicative, writing, EAP, test preparation and teacher training courses.


  • Commitment to understanding new technologies and their educational value to the language classroom, and to integrating these technologies into the classroom. I have created several content-driven websites to support the curricula and to encourage independent student learning.


  • A consistent record of research and professional engagement, evident by my numerous presentations and my involvement in professional conferences. I have presented at conferences around the world on the use of computers in the language classroom and have used my computer skills to develop websites for professional conferences. See a presentation list.