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Barry Griner is a Master Lecturer at the University of Southern California, teaching Applied Linguistics and TESL. He has a rich background in education, having initially taught for ten years in Hiroshima, Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and completed his Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and TESL from UCLA in June 2000. Griner is also pursuing a PhD in Applied Linguistics with research focused on morphophonotactics in Japanese. His teaching experience includes positions at the American Language Institute at USC and the Centre for English Language Communication at the National University of Singapore. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various workshops and presentations, contributing to the field of English language education. Griner has previously worked as an item writer for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and served as an academic specialist in the Public Affairs Section of the State Department. He is a member of both the California Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
American Language Institute, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching various courses in Applied Linguistics and TESL.
Centre for English Language Communication, National University of Singapore • Singapore
Coordinated and taught English language courses.
American Language Institute, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Taught English language courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) •
Developed test items for IELTS.
Public Affairs Section, State Department •
Provided educational advice and guidance.
Berlitz, Japan, Inc. • Japan
Led English language instruction.
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