Robert Johnson
@robertjohnson2
Experienced educator specializing in language testing and assessment.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and extensive experience in language testing and educational assessment. My research focuses on test validity and the impact of language proficiency on decision-making in multilingual healthcare contexts. I have received notable awards, including the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, which underscores my commitment to advancing the field of language assessment.
Currently, I serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, where I conduct research and supervise graduate students. My teaching experience spans various institutions, including the American University of Afghanistan and the Universidade dos Açores, where I developed and taught courses in English language proficiency. I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance medical language proficiency and improve patient care through effective communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Instructor
American University of Afghanistan
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Teach credit and preparatory courses in Academic Reading and Academic Writing within the Academy Preparation Program.
Visiting Assistant Professor
University of Calgary
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Conduct research and publish in language testing and educational assessment. Supervise graduate students and teach courses in Assessing English Language Proficiency.
Professor
Universidade dos Açores
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Created and taught English language courses for students across various departments, enhancing their language skills and academic performance.
Instructor
University of Calgary in Qatar
Jan 2012 - Apr 2021 (9 years 3 months)
Taught various courses in the English for Academic Purposes Program and led curriculum development and assessment efforts.
Assistant Professor
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)
Taught Technical Report Writing and co-taught Health Sciences Research while contributing to the design of a new Bachelor in TESOL program.
Director of Assessment
College of the Marshall Islands
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Provided leadership in assessment efforts, including learning outcome design and validation of assessments across the campus.
English Language Tutor
Xi’an Jiaotong University
Aug 2007 - May 2008 (9 months)
Tutored students in English language skills, focusing on improving their communication and comprehension abilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMacquarie University
Ph.D., Applied Linguistics
2008 - 2012
Dissertation: Assessing the assessments: Using an argument-based validity framework to assess the validity and use of an English placement system in a foreign language context. Received the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award (2013).
UBUniversity of Birmingham
M.A., Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
1999 - 2001
SUSimon Fraser University
B.A. (Honours), Psychology
1991 - 1995
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