TESOL professional with extensive experience in educational outreach, program coordination, and international collaboration. Proven success in developing, executing, and organizing large-scale events and fostering relationships with stakeholders in academic and professional environments. Expertise in managing digital platforms, including content creation and community engagement. Strong background in leading workshops, developing educational materials, and facilitating global citizenship programs across diverse cultures. Effective communicator with a collaborative, positive mindset, ready to share fresh, informed perspectives with a vibrant team.
Global Citizenship workshop facilitator
The Center for Academic Success Online Tutor (CAS).
Graduate Studies Instructor
· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2024, August). Transforming English Education in Vietnam: Empowering the Learning Experience with Project Based Learning. Pre-Convention Workshop. VIETTESOL 2024.
· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2024, August).Enhancing Student Engagement and Inquiry Using Project Based Learning in the Age of AI. Invited Guest Speaker. VIETTESOL 2024.
· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2021, October). Engaging in Digital Spaces: Using Technology and Teamwork to Achieve Learning Goals. Virtual VIETTESOL 2021.
· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2021, October). Using Technology and Teamwork to Achieve Learning Goals. Guest speaker. Virtual VIETTESOL 2021.
· Clark, E., Gould, E., & Peixoto, S. (2021, March). Pivoting Online: Supporting Teachers in Online Teaching. Virtual TESOL 2021.
· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (March 2020). Watch the Story Unfold. Presentation at Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). *Accepted, but did not present at TESOL 2020
· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (2020, September). Creating Digital Stories: Form and Function. Virtual MIDTESOL. Online 2020.
· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (2019, March). Making Adjustments: Creating a Classroom that Works. TESOL. Atlanta, Georgia.
· McCuistion, M. & Peixoto, S. (2019, March). Kahoot Power Play: Moving beyond Quizzing Functions. TESOL. Atlanta, Georgia.
· McCuistion, M. & Peixoto, S. (2018, June). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Workshop at KU School of Education’s 2018 Summer Strategies Conference. Lawrence, Kansas.
· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2018, March). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Workshop at TESOL 2018, Chicago, Illinois.
· McCuistion, M., Peixoto, S. (2018, March). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Workshop at Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Chicago, Illinois.
· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2017, August). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Presentation at KU Teaching Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2017, September). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Presentation at MIDTESOL 2017, Kansas City, Missouri.
· Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S. (2017, October). Quizzing Applications: Kahoot! vs. Socrative. Mid- America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.
· McCuistion, M., Peixoto, S. (2017, October). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Mid- America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.
· Clark, E. & Peixoto, S. (2017, October). Words with Colleagues: Using Google Drive as a Collaborative Tool. Ed-tech demonstration at Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.
· Peixoto, S. & Peterson, M. (2016, March). Leveraging the Power of VoiceThread. Presentation, TESOL 2016 Baltimore.
· Peixoto, S. & McCuistion, M. (2015, March). Using Voicethread to Enhance Student Engagement. Presentation, Toronto, Canada.
· Peixoto, S. (2015). Integrating Technology Workshop. Presentation, Lawrence, Kansas.
· Peixoto, S. & McClintic, K. (2014, March). Using Weebly to Create E-Portfolios. Presentation, Portland, Oregon.
· Peixoto, S. (2014). Building Bridges in the 21st Century. Lecture, Manaus, Brazil.
· McClintic, K. & Peixoto, S. (2013, March). It's Alive: Blending Technology with Academic Materials. Presentation, Dallas, Texas.
· Peixoto, S. (2013, September). MIDTESOL. Flipped Learning. Presentation, Lawrence, Kansas. Smith- Herrod, K. & Peixoto, S. (2012). TESOL Technology Standards. Presentation, Houston, Texas.
· Ruzich, A., Smith-Herrod, K., Peixoto, S., & McCuistion, M. (2012, November). Responsibilities, Ethics, and Management of Integrating Technology in the University ESL Classroom. Presentation, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
· Peixoto, S. (2009). Providing Useful Feedback. Presentation, Santiago, Chile. Peixoto, S. (2009). Pronunciation Brush-Up. Presentation, Brasilia, Brazil.
· Peixoto, S. (2009). Providing Useful Feedback. Presentation, Brasilia, Brazil.
· Peixoto, S. & DaSilva, M. (2009). Teacher Training Workshop Series. Presentation, Tocantins, Brazil.
· Peixoto, S. & Fernandes, J. (2009). Motivating Students through Extracurricular Activities. Presentation, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Center for Intercultural Education and Development
https://cied.georgetown.edu/news/the-2023-24-alumni-ambassador-make-their-entrance/
Alumni Ambassador
https://elprograms.org/story/alumni-ambassador-summer-peixoto-champions-english-language-educators-as-an-advocate-for-international-education/
KU Alumni Affairs
https://international.ku.edu/news/article/2020/10/01/peixoto-wins-go-back-give-back-contest
Google Scholar Reviews
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6rS6ZdEAAAAJ&hl=en