Faculty
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Experienced TESOL, TEFL, TESL and Applied Linguistics Educators

David Nunan, Ph.D
Master of Arts in TESOL Designer & David Nunan TESOL Institute Director
Senior Professor: TESOL
Dr. David Nunan is the Director of the Anaheim University David Nunan TESOL Institute and Senior Professor of TESOL for the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. He was the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and previously served as

Jimalee Sowell, M.A.
Certificate Program Coordinator, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Instructor: TESOL
Jimalee Sowell is a Ph.D. candidate in Composition and Applied Linguistics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds an MATESOL degree from SIT Graduate Institute. Ms. Sowell has worked as an English language teacher and teacher trainer since 2000. Ms. Sowell has worked in a
TESOL, TEFL and TESL Faculty Expertise
The faculty of Anaheim University’s Online Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) bring extensive experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), TESOL teacher education, TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), Applied Linguistics, and Second Language Acquisition. The program is developed and overseen by Dr. David Nunan, former President of TESOL International Association and Director of the Anaheim University David Nunan TESOL Institute.
Faculty Experienced in English Language Teaching and Teacher Education
Students in the Online TESOL Certificate program learn from educators with experience in language teaching, teacher training, curriculum development, and language education. Faculty members help students develop practical teaching skills, understand language learning processes, and apply effective TESOL methodologies in ESL and EFL classrooms. The program is designed for aspiring English language teachers, experienced educators seeking professional development, and individuals interested in teaching English internationally or online.
Learn from Experienced Language Teacher Educators
Through instructor guidance, online discussions, and instructional materials, students gain practical knowledge in English language teaching, lesson planning, classroom management, learner-centered instruction, and language teaching methodology while building a foundation for future studies in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, and Language Education.
