Fall 2025
Section 0422 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025
This section has a special focus on the needs of multilingual learners of English. It focuses on developing public speaking skills within an environment that recognizes English may not be the students' first language. The schedule has been created fully cognizant of the framework necessary for their success, and the course may include assignments specifically designed with the needs of EMLS students in mind.
Section 1927 of COMM4
Survey of Communication -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025
Section 2369 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025
Spring 2025
Section 4481 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2025
Section 5199 of COMM4
Survey of Communication -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2025
This is a hybrid class which meets in-person on Wednesdays and via Zoom on Mondays. Students should have reliable internet access and a functioning webcam that has both video and audio capabilities. Given that the development of nonverbal skills is central to the Communication discipline, students are expected to have their webcams on when engaged in synchronous online instruction.
Section 5769 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
In-person meetings will take place on Mondays at time listed with remaining content delivered asynchronously. This section has a special focus on the needs of multilingual learners of English. It focuses on developing public speaking skills within an environment that recognizes English may not be the students' first language. The schedule has been created fully cognizant of the framework necessary for their success, and the course may include assignments specifically designed with the needs of EMLS students in mind.
Though I was born in the New York City area, I spent the second half of my life–and nearly my entire adult life– in Honolulu. Then, my husband and I decided to move to San Francisco to help out his parents during the pandemic. I currently split my time between San Francisco and Santa Rosa. Since I am still learning and adjusting to living in the Bay Area, I’m always open to learning about new places to explore.
My college education started at New York University and Rutgers University where I majored in theater arts and speech; I was a professional stage performer and vocalist (AEA) in the NYC area. Most recently, I occasionally perform in the Bay Area since I am a classically trained singer and musical theater performer.
Then, I graduated with a Master’s in Speech from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. When I earned the CertTESOL (certificate) from Trinity College London right after my undergraduate students, I began teaching in various international and ESL programs in New Jersey and Hawaii. Since then, I have earned the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine.
I’ve been in education for over twenty years and have extensive experience teaching test prep (SAT, ACT, and TOEFL); English language (ESL/TESOL) and writing; public speaking and performance; and theater and drama. This explains why I currently teach in the Silicon Valley Intensive English Program at Cañada College (Redwood City, CA). I am also a longtime professional college planner and academic life coach.