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Alys D. Avalos-Rivera is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University. She has worked as a teacher educator and an instructor in English for Academic Purposes, contributing to curriculum development in various educational settings across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Her research focuses on the identity development of foreign language teachers, particularly novice in-service teachers, and she has a strong interest in the intertextuality and identity development of novice writers. Alys has also worked at the University of British Columbia, where she expanded her research interests to include academic literacy development among novice writers. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment that supports students on their literacy journeys, emphasizing the importance of multi-modal tools and teacher feedback in the learning process.
Department of Philosophy