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

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.

Seattle Central Community College,

Seattle

Sep 2001 Jun

2003

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. Co-facilitated 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.

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

Research
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
Dr. Caroline Payant, Professor & Major Advisor, Department of
English, University of Idaho. E-mail: cpayant@uidaho.edu
Kurt Queller, PhD, Instructor/Faculty, University of Idaho, English.
Email: kqueller@uidaho.edu
Katie Schiffelbein. American Language and Culture Center, Director.
University of Idaho. Email: kschiffel@uidaho.edu