About
Biography
As a Student Success and Learning Adviser at the University of the Sunshine Coast, I occupy a dual-role supporting both academic skill development and socio-emotional learning to address learning barriers and build student self-efficacy. My work encompasses individual appointments alongside the development and delivery of multimodal workshops, resources, and targeted interventions that enhance outcomes for diverse student populations. This approach draws on nearly 20 years of university teaching and advising experience, supported by my PhD in Linguistics (University of California, 2013) and international experience as learner and educator across France, Mexico, the USA, and Australia. My career trajectory includes roles as Associate Instructor in Communication, Linguistics and Anthropology, English as an Additional Language (EAL) educator, and acting Team Leader for Student Success, where I developed expertise in both direct service delivery and program leadership. This cross-cultural and interdisciplinary foundation enables me to understand the interplay between linguistic competence, cultural adaptation, and academic success, informing my holistic approach to student advising for diverse university populations.