Shayla Roberts
Flagler Beach
Summary
Diligent Assistant Professor with strong academic background in higher education and TESOL. Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging course materials that enhance student learning at various proficiency levels. Demonstrated effective communication and research skills that contribute to academic excellence. Visionary for educator preparation and multilingual learning worldwide.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor | TESOL Coordinator
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate TESOL Program for faculty and undergraduate students.
- Facilitate diverse subjects for elementary education majors receiving ESOL endorsement.
- Lead professional development and training to support ESOL curriculum and assessment.
Constructed Response Scoring Professional
Educational Testing Service
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Interpreted, assessed, and applied specific scoring rubrics and criteria consistently to ensure fair and accurate scoring through ETS's proprietary Online Network for Evaluation system.
- Evaluated and provided feedback on test takers' knowledge and application of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education.
- Assisted pre- and in-service teachers in developing strategies for English learners.
- Collaborated with faculty and colleagues regarding ESL program improvement.
TESOL Instructor | Service Learning Coordinator | Graduate Teaching Associate
University of Central Florida
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Created interactive lessons and ESOL field experiences.
- Coordinated World Language team meetings.
- Participated in ESL/EFL/SLA scholarly research and conference presentations.
ELL & Reading Specialist
Northwest Bilingual School of Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Organized language and literacy curriculum for at-risk multilingual learners.
- Provided intervention strategies for emerging bilinguals in second language and content subject areas.
English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Johnson County/Louisville Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Delivered lessons aligned to state standards and tier based stratification.
- Used data to assess instructional effectiveness.
English Teacher
Deoksan Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught English conversational classes for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
Education
Ph.D. in Education - TESOL
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2022
Ed.S. in TESOL -
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2014
M.A. in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2009
B.A. in English and Literature - undefined
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC01.2007
A.A. in Foreign Language - undefined
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA01.2005
Skills
- Classroom management and student engagement strategies
- Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning
- Instructional technology integration
- Experiential and service-learning facilitation
- Program coordination and faculty mentorship
- Learning Management Systems and educational/multimedia tools lesson creation
Certification
- Florida Dept. of Education: English (5–9), Social Science (5–9), ESOL Endorsement
- Georgia PSC: Professional Pedagogy I & II, English Language Arts (4–8), Social Science (4–8), ESOL Endorsement
- International TEFL & TESOL Training: TEFL Certificate
Timeline
Assistant Professor | TESOL Coordinator
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2023 - Current
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida
01.2022 - 01.2023
TESOL Instructor | Service Learning Coordinator | Graduate Teaching Associate
University of Central Florida
01.2018 - 01.2022
ELL & Reading Specialist
Northwest Bilingual School of Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2018
Constructed Response Scoring Professional
Educational Testing Service
01.2014 - 01.2024
English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Johnson County/Louisville Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2015
English Teacher
Deoksan Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
M.A. in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Central Michigan University
B.A. in English and Literature - undefined
Fayetteville State University
A.A. in Foreign Language - undefined
Georgia Perimeter College
Ph.D. in Education - TESOL
University of Central Florida
Ed.S. in TESOL -
Nova Southeastern University
Publications
- Roberts, S., Cuocci, S., Marnani, P. F., & Kahn, I. (2023). A meta-synthesis of technology supported peer feedback in ESL/EFL writing classes. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 8(114), 1–19.
- Roberts, S., Melani, B., & Taylor, J. (2020). Social emotional learning practices in learning English as a second language. Journal of English Learner Education (JELE), 10(1), 1–12.
- Roberts, S. (2022). Micro-credentialing of English learner teaching skills (MELTS) preparation: Teacher candidates’ use of read-alouds to support reading comprehension for English learners. Showcase of Text, Archive, Research & Scholarship (STARS), 1–233.
- Roberts, S. (2020). Show, tell, build: Twenty key instructional tools and techniques for educating English learners. TESL-EJ, 23(4), 1–3.
- Roberts, S., & Duncan, K. (in press). Culture boxes. In K. Miller & H. Sawyer (Eds.), New ways in teaching young learners. TESOL Press.
- Roberts, S., & Duncan, K. (in press). Full circle moments. In K. Miller & H. Sawyer (Eds.), New ways in teaching young learners. TESOL Press.
- Roberts, S., & Duncan, K. (in press). See, hear, and do…to communicate with you. In N. Madarbakus & J. Ryan (Eds.), New ways in teaching active listening. TESOL Press.