Aleksandra Kasztalska, Ph.D.

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

Lecturer in ESL Writing 2018—present

Boston University, Boston, MA
 Teaching introductory ESL composition courses.

ESL Writing Instructor

Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China 2018
 Taught an intensive summer course in ESL writing and
reading for Chinese undergraduate students.

Assistant Professor of English

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR 2015—2018
CONTACT  Taught courses in composition, linguistics, TESOL, ESL
writing and grammar.
Boston University
Arts & Sciences Writing Graduate Instructor
Program Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2011—2015
100 Bay State Road,  Taught undergraduate courses in ESL composition, oral
Boston, MA 02215 English communication, and linguistics.
alekasz@bu.edu
EDUCATION

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Ph.D., Linguistics 2015

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
ESL writing Dissertation: The Role of World Englishes in Supporting
ESL assessment International Teaching Assistants' Professional Identity and
TESOL Development
World Englishes
Linguistics M.A., Linguistics 2011
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Thesis: Language Biases in the U.S. Media's Portrayal of
LANGUAGES Immigrants

Polish (fluent) B.A., Psychology and French 2009

English (fluent) Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA
French (advanced)
Spanish (intermediate) FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS
Japanese (beginner)
Chinese (beginner)
Faculty Research Fellowship and Grant (SAU) 2016—2018

Research Foundation Summer Grant (Purdue) 2013

Lynn Fellowship (Purdue) 2009—2010

 Nancy M. Christian Scholarship (Centenary) 2005—2009

PUBLICATIONS

Kasztalska, A. International Teaching Assistants in the Composition Classroom: From

World Englishes to Translingualism and Beyond. Journal of Language, Identity &
Education. (forthcoming)

Swatek, A., & Kasztalska, A. (2018) “Write an E-mail to Your Friend in England”:
Assessment of the Written English Matura Exam in Poland. In T. Ruecker, & D.
Crusan (Eds.), The Politics of English Second Language Writing Assessment in
Global Contexts (pp. 105-116). New York, NY: Routledge.

Kasztalska, A. (2015). “Slavic Blood” and “Flow”: Language and Nationalism in Polish
Hip Hop. In J. Pelkey, S. Walsh Matthews, & L.G. Sbrocchi (Eds.), Semiotics 2014: The
Semiotics of Paradox (p. 361-371). Ottawa, Canada: Legas.

Kasztalska, A. (2014). The Impact of English on Contemporary Poland. World Englishes,

33(2), 242-262.

Kasztalska, A., & Madrid, E. (2010). La Poésie d’expression creole. In Kress, D.A. (Ed.),
Anthologie de poésie louisianaise du XIXe siècle (pp. 229-231). Les Editions
Tintamarre.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Recipient, Graduate Teaching Award for Linguistics, Purdue University 2015

 Award given to select Graduate Teaching Assistants in recognition of
outstanding contributions to teaching and learning

Recipient, Quintilian Award for Introductory Composition, Purdue U. 2014, 2015

 Award given to instructors of Introductory composition at Purdue, whose
student evaluations place them in the top 10% of all composition instructors

Recipient, Kneale Awards in Linguistics & Cultural Analysis, Purdue U. 2011-2014

 Awards given to Purdue students at the annual Literary Awards

Recipient, Outstanding Psychology Student Award, Centenary College 2009

 Award selected based on academic achievements in the field of Psychology

Recipient, International Engagement Award, Centenary College of Louisiana 2009

 Award selected based on achievements in promoting intercultural
understanding
Recipient, Freshman Leadership Award, Centenary College of Louisiana 2005
 Award selected based on academic achievements and extracurricular
initiatives undertaken during first year of studies

INVITED TALKS AND PANELS

Faculty Colloquium 2018

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Presented research funded by SAU fellowship and grant.

English as a Second Language 2017

Read With You Presents
 Invited featured speaker in a 2017 episode of the Read With You Presents
podcast, available at: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/read-with-you-
presents-553547/episodes/aleksandra-kasztalska-on-engli-24618197

Making a Transition: From Graduate Student to Faculty Member 2017

Meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics
 Invited panelist at the 2017 AAAL Conference in Portland, OR.

World Englishes in the Global Context 2016, 2017

Universidad Externado de Colombia (online)
 Invited online speaker at the university’s annual World Englishes Day.

SELECT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Kasztalska, A., & Swatek, A. (2018). The Ideological Underpinnings of the English
Matura Exam in Poland. Paper presented at the 2018 Meeting of the American
Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL.
Kasztalska, A., & Swatek, A. (2017). Multilingualism and Native Speaker Bias: the Case
of the English Matura Exam in Poland. Paper presented at the Politics of
Multilingualism: Possibilities and Challenges Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Kasztalska, A. (2016). The Impact of World Englishes on the Professional Identity and
Pedagogical Practice of International Teaching Assistants in the Composition
Classroom. Paper presented at the 2016 Meeting of the American Association for
Applied Linguistics, Orlando, FL.
Kasztalska, A. (2015). “Polish Your English with Donald”: Satirical Use of English in Polish
Internet Memes. Paper presented at the 8th Central and Eastern European Media
and Communication Conference, Zagreb, Croatia.
Kasztalska, A. (2014). “I Wanted an English Teacher”: ITAs’ Struggles as Non-White,
Non-Native English Speakers. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the
Semiotic Society of America, Seattle, WA.
Kasztalska, A. (2014). “Feel Like At Home”: How English is Shaping Poles’ Identities As
Global Citizens and Non-Native Speakers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the American Association for Applied Linguistics for Applied Linguistics, Portland,
 OR.
Kasztalska, A. (2013). The Role of English in Forging National and Professional Identities
in Post-communist Poland. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Indiana
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Indianapolis, IN.
Kasztalska, A. (2013). Language Play and Glocal Identities in Polish Internet Memes.
Paper presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Semiotic Society of America,
Dayton, OH.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ESL Tutor and Conversational Partner 2016—2018

Magnolia/Columbia County Literacy Council, Magnolia, AR
 Developed curriculum for adult ESL learners at a local literacy organization and
provided regular one-on-one ESL tutoring.

Linguistics Tutor 2014—2015

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Provided weekly individual tutoring in linguistics to an undergraduate student.

ESL Developer and Writer 2013

Lumenus USA Institute for Global Citizenship, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
 Worked as part of a larger team to develop new ESL curriculum for an intensive
English language program at Valparaiso University.

ESL Conversational Partner 2010—2015

International Center of West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN
 Provided regular ESL tutoring to international students and local community
members.

Online Content Developer 2012

Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Developed writing resources for experimental psychology. Content available:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/670/07/
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/670/

French Instructor 2012

International Center of West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN
 Designed and taught a summer introductory French class, focusing on
grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural topics.

ESL Tutor and Conversational Partner 2008

Literacy Volunteers of America, Shreveport, LA
 Provided regular ESL tutoring to adult immigrants in the community.

ESL Tutor and Conversational Partner 2008

Noor Women’s Association, Tucson, AZ
 Provided regular ESL tutoring to adult immigrants in the community.

Student Worker and Intern 2007—2009

Intercultural Engagement Office, Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA
  Provided clerical support, helped organize intercultural fairs and other events,
answered international students’ inquiries, and developed online resources.

Features Editor and Staff Writer 2007—2009

The Conglomerate, Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA
 Attended staff meetings, assigned stories, edited staff submissions, helped
promote the student-run weekly newspaper, and created original content.
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Search Committee Member 2018

English Department, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Reviewed applicants’ materials and made recommendations, attended
regular meetings, and participated in candidate interviews and campus visits.

Teacher Education Committee 2017-2018

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Served on a committee to recommend, monitor and evaluate programs and
policies governing teacher education programs at SAU.

Conference Abstract Reviewer 2017

American Association for Applied Linguistics
 Reviewed abstracts for the 2018 annual meeting of the American Association
for Applied Linguistics.

Committee Co-Chair 2017

English Department, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Helped organize an informal meet-and-greet between faculty and students in
the Department of English and Modern Languages.

Faculty Presenter 2016

Youth Writing Festival, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Taught a writing workshop at the annual festival for local middle and high
school students.

Committee Co-Chair 2016

Peer Observation Form Committee, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Helped revise the English Department’s peer observation form.

English Instructor 2015—2016

Upward Bound, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Taught a weekly English course to local high school students.

Contest Judge 2016, 2017, 2018

Youth Writing Festival, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Evaluated submissions to the annual writing festival for local middle and high
school students and assisted with participant registration.

Contest Judge 2015, 2016

Writing Contest and ESL Writing Contest, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
 Evaluated submissions to the annual student writing contests.

President 2012—2013
Purdue Linguistics Association, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Led weekly staff meetings of the student organization, organized professional
development and social events, and Co-Chaired the 2013 Symposium.

Secretary 2011—2012
Purdue Linguistics Association, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Attended meetings, helped organize professional development and social
events, and represented the organization at university campus events.

Linguistics Senator 2010—2011

Purdue Graduate Student Government, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Represented the Linguistics Program at meetings and voted on proposed
legislation.

Secretary 2007—2009
International Society for Cultural Awareness, Centenary College of Louisiana
 Attended staff meeting, helped organize club events, and represented the
organization at university functions.

COURSES TAUGHT

Composition and ESL

 Mainstream First-Year Composition
 First-Year Composition for International Students
 Reading and Writing for International Students
 ESL Grammar

TESOL
 Teaching People from Other Cultures
 Second Language Acquisition
 Second Language Assessment
 TESOL Methods and Materials

Linguistics
 Introduction to Linguistics
 Fundamentals of Phonology and Morphology
 Comparative English Grammar
 English Language Studies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association for Applied Linguistics 2013—present

Society for Linguistic Anthropology 2013—present
International Association of World Englishes 2012—present