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/ˈæn.druː ˈboʊ.noʊ/ proper n. · educator · TESOL
origin New Jersey.formed Bogor & Jakarta, 2016–2021.established the Jersey Shore, 2024–.
Andrew’s classrooms have run from Bogor and Jakarta to the colleges of the Jersey Shore. IELTS candidates, exchange students, degree-seekers, career-changers — nine years of adult learners, each with a different reason to need English, all needing a teacher whomeets them where they are.
He holds an MA in TESOL from Slippery Rock University, where faculty named him the department’sOutstanding Graduate Studentand where he coordinated the Writing Center’s support for multilingual and graduate writers. Today he teaches ESL at Kean University, Union County College, and Brookdale Community College — and at Monmouth University he trains education majors in TESOL methods.← teaches students and teachers
The throughline is translanguaging: the languages students already speak aren’t obstacles to English. They’re the foundation for it.
For-credit and noncredit courses across reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar — from foundations through college-level academic work, syllabus included.
see also:syllabus design · IELTS · TOEFL · placement testing
Translanguaging-informed teaching and tutoring, honed coordinating a university writing center’s programs for multilingual and graduate students.
see also:translanguaging · writing centers · academic writing
TESOL methods for education majors, consultant training, and course design. He builds teachers, not just lessons.
see also:TESOL methods · mentorship · curriculum
Progress happens out loud. Lessons are built on communicative tasks, collaboration, and real-world English — every skill scaffolded, every activity purposeful.
Learners only take language risks where they feel supported. Building that room is the first job of the teacher.
Culturally responsive instruction connects learning to students’ lived experiences and ambitions — the languages they bring included.
Frequent, constructive feedback and chances to reflect guide instruction — and grow autonomous, strategic learners.
Distilled from Andrew’s full teaching-philosophy statement — available on request.
First attested Bogor, Indonesia, 2016; in continued use, New Jersey.
English Language Teacher — English First · Bogor, Indonesiafirst attestation
“Taught English, IELTS, and TOEFL prep — and ran “Writers Corner,” publishing students’ work in local English publications.”
English Language Instructor — ELS Language Centers · Galloway, NJ
“Taught intensive English to exchange students of many nationalities on a college campus.”
English Trainer / IELTS Master — Wall Street English · Jakarta, Indonesia
“Led English and IELTS courses, ran oral placement testing, and hosted student events built on social topics.”
English Teacher — The British Council · Jakarta, Indonesia
“General English and IELTS preparation for adult learners, with formal progress evaluations.”
Coordinator, Multilingual & Graduate Writing — Slippery Rock University Writing Center · Slippery Rock, PA
“Coordinated the Writing Center’s programs for multilingual and graduate students — tutoring, training consultants, partnering with faculty.”
Adjunct Professor of ESL — Kean University · Union County College · Brookdale CC · New Jerseyin active use
“Designs and teaches for-credit and noncredit ESL across reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar.”
Adjunct Professor of Education — Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJin active use
“Teaches TESOL strategies to education majors — training the next generation of teachers.”
Full CV available on request.
| 2024 | MA, TESOLSlippery Rock UniversityCertificates: TESOL · Written Literate Practices |
| 2016 | CELTATeaching House, PhiladelphiaCertified English Language Teacher of Adults |
| 2014 | BA, EnglishMonmouth UniversityMinor in Creative Writing |
Named Outstanding Graduate Student by the faculty of Languages, Literatures, Cultures & Writing, Slippery Rock University.
“Translanguaging Theories”
MODL 608, Slippery Rock University
“Multilingual Writing Tutoring Strategies”
SRU Writing Center
“Multiple-Intelligence Theory”
ELS Education Services
“Andrew brought a rare combination of warmth and rigor to our program. Students who arrived hesitant were, within weeks, presenting research aloud with real confidence.”
— Department Chair · Placeholder Institution
“He doesn’t just teach English — he teaches you how to belong in an academic conversation.”
— Former Student · MA Program
“A gifted mentor to new teachers. Andrew makes TESOL theory feel practical, humane, and immediately usable.”
— Colleague · Writing Center
Andrew is open to full-time and adjunct appointments, curriculum work, and teacher training — in higher ed and beyond.
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