Josiah S. Bisbee

CELTA-qualified teacher with extensive experience in higher education, language instruction, and student mentoring. Skilled at designing engaging lessons, providing constructive feedback, and adapting materials for learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Recently completed the Oxford TEFL CELTA (Pass B) and currently teaching online learners (A2–B2). Eager to apply a communicative, student-centered approach to English teaching in both online and classroom environments. Experienced teaching and studying abroad, including in Papua New Guinea and Colombia, with strong intercultural communication skills.

• Presented at international conferences (Society of Biblical Literature, Association for Jewish Studies).
• Organized major academic conferences, collaborating with international scholars.
• Published book reviews and co-edited a forthcoming academic volume. (This demonstrates advanced communication and organizational skills relevant to teaching roles.)
• Presented research papers at international universities and conferences (Rome, Salzburg, Helsinki, Bogotá), demonstrating adaptability and cross-cultural communication.

• Sheridan Center Certificate I – Brown University Sheridan Writing Center (2018)
• Course Design Seminar – Brown University Sheridan Writing Center (2020)
• Instructing English Language Learners – Brown University Sheridan Writing Center (2020)

• Research languages: Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Akkadian, among others (showing advanced linguistic awareness)
• Strong teamwork and intercultural communication from teaching and international research
• Experienced public speaker and lecturer