Biography

After completing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in 1990, Ms. Jean Floyd has taught college students from over 42 countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in Intensive English Language programs.  She enjoys helping students reach their language and study skill goals and supporting them as they engage in critical thinking activities.

Education

B.A. – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. (Political Science and International Relations)
M.A.T.  – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (Curriculum & Instruction TESOL)

Teaching Experience:

Intensive English Language Institute, Divine Word College, 2021-present
Foundation Program in the Department of English, Qatar University, 2018-2019
Intensive English Language Institute, Divine Word College, 2018
Intensive English Program, Minnesota State University - Mankato, 2016
Intensive English Program, Humanities Division, University of Minnesota - Morris, 2015-2016
English for Academic Purposes Program, Riverland Community College, 2012-2015
Intensive English Language Institute, University of North Texas, 2011-2012
Foundation Program, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2008-2011
Diploma and Higher Diploma Foundation Programs, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, UAE, 2002-2007
Intensive English Language Institute, University of North Texas, 1999-2002
Higher Diploma Foundation Program, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, UAE 1996-1999
Dept. of Languages & Linguistics, University of Texas - El Paso, 1995-1996
Basic Univ. Education Center / Univ. General Requirements Unit, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE, 1990-1995

Classes Taught at DWC:

Writing and Grammar, Reading, Pronunciation, Communication - Listening and Speaking

Professional Affiliations

TESOL International

Intercultural Experience

Lived and taught in the UAE for over 15 years; traveled to Canada, Ireland, UK, Morocco, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Oman, Maldives

Professional Interests: 

Vocabulary Development, Reading Skills, Academic Study Skills, Listening & Note-taking, Language Preservation Efforts