Virtual Seminar for English Language Teachers: Humanizing AI for Learning and Assessment

Anne is a freelance English teacher as well as a Virtual Educator for the English Language Programs at the US State Department. In her online classroom, she teaches TOEFL iBT® test skills alongside other courses. Beyond teaching, Anne is passionate about empowering fellow educators by training them to effectively integrate technology into their teaching methods, helping to achieve their learning objectives. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction and has a background in cultural anthropology. Originally from the US, Anne currently resides in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Arum is an Academic Relations Lead at ETS Global Amsterdam. She is an experienced educator with 17+ years of English Language Teaching (ELT), and 6+ years of experience in the areas of digital learning and assessment. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Prior to moving to the Netherlands, Arum was an Assistant Professor of English in Indonesia.

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Celestina is a Senior ELT Coordinator at ETS Global for France, she was born in Goa and she is based in Paris. She has an extensive background in teaching, academic management, and international mobility management. She has a keen interest in teacher development, communication skills, inclusion in education, international mobilities and using literature in the ELT classroom.

Darya is an ELT Coordinator for Central Asia at ETS Global. She has vast experience in the sphere of education and management, including her roles as the Head of International Development, a language instructor and lecturer. Darya holds an Associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Parkland College, U.S., Bachelor of Science in International Business from NEOMA Business School, France, and Master of Economical Science from AlmaU, Kazakhstan. She is an alumni of U.S. Department of State’s FLEX program and European Union’s Erasmus + program scholar.

Dilmurod holds a Business Management degree from Cardiff Metropolitan University and completed an MBA with merit at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD degree in Management at Tashkent State Transport University. With 8 years of successful experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), he has delivered engaging lessons at Tashkent International School, British School Tashkent, and Cambridge International School. Dilmurod has extended his expertise to training managers and employees in various organizations. Notably, he has worked with Hyundai Engineering &Construction, KOICA, CJ Logistics, and Heidelberg in Uzbekistan. His courses include academic writing, exam preparation, and general English language proficiency.

Ikkyu is a Managing Senior Research Scientist at ETS, where he co-directs a research program on valid, reliable, and fair use of AI for educational assessment. His research focuses on leveraging statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing techniques to bring about test development workflow innovations.

Joanna manages teacher training and outreach to organizations in EMEA as the Head of ELT and Institutional Relations at ETS Global. She is also a volunteer committee member of IATEFL TEASIG. Joanna holds an M.A. degree in TEFL and is based in Poland and Greece. Before joining ETS, Joanna worked as a teacher and academic manager in the private sector.

Karina is a Senior Sales Manager at ETS Global, focusing on the TOEFL Young Students Series. She has a Master degree in Teaching Foreign Languages from Saint Petersburg University in Russia and a Master degree in International Business & Relations from University of La Rochelle in France.

Larry is a Research Director of the Languages Research Group at ETS. He has taught English at the university level in China and the U.S. and taught university-level teacher training courses. His research interests include all aspects of the assessment of speaking, including development of technology-enhanced speaking tasks, assessment of spoken interaction, creation of rubrics, rater cognition, and automated evaluation of speaking ability. Most recently, his work has focused on development speaking and writing tasks optimized for rapid assessment in technology-mediated contexts.

Liz is an Assessment Designer at ETS. She has taught English learners of all ages (K–12, university, and adult), as well as led professional development workshops for in-service teachers in Asia, North America, and South America. Currently, her work is focused on implementing innovative technologies and improving systems and capabilities for the English Language Learning and Assessment team.

Marcus is an ELT Coordinator for Spain and Portugal at ETS Global. Originally from New York, Marcus is now based in Madrid, where he has taught English to students of all ages and levels, focusing primarily on Business English and English for Academic/Specific Purposes in the field of higher education, in addition to his extensive experience in the area of teacher training and development. In addition to his TEFL and DELTA certifications, Marcus holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Psychology from New York University, as well as a Master’s in Music Therapy.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-giovanni-siconolfi-4b0161126/

Marta is an ELT Coordinator at ETS Global, and she is based in Milan, Italy. She is responsible for outreach and support to the English Language Teachers community in Italy and throughout Europe. She holds a PhD from the Department of Linguistics and Literary Sciences of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, and has worked as an English Language teacher and Business English Adjunct Professor. Marta is passionate about the English Language and Literature.

Peter is a Senior ELT Coordinator at ETS Global. Originally from Vancouver, he is now based in Lyon. With over 12 years of teaching experience, he has taught English in Canada, South Korea, and France to students of all ages and proficiency levels. Currently, he supports and collaborates with English teachers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-westerhuis/

Sena is an ELT Coordinator at ETS Global. She is responsible for the outreach to the ELT community, offering expertise in TOEFL iBT®, delivering teacher training sessions and creating content. Previously, Sena worked as a university EAP instructor teaching at preparatory English programs and general English programs along with her other academic and administrative duties. She has degrees in ELL and credentials in ELT. She is passionate about teacher professional development and increasing quality in ELT.

Spiros is a Principal Measurement Scientist at ETS. He conducts research on the assessment of English as a foreign language and is involved in the coordination of the TOEFL internal research program, as well as the external research program supported by the TOEFL Committee of Examiners (COE). He has published widely on topics such as standard setting and score mapping to proficiency levels, score reporting and interpretation, and listening assessment. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for TIRF, the International Research Foundation for English Language Education.

Zeynep is the Academic Programs and ELT Manager at ETS Global. She received her BA in ELT and MA in Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economics. Zeynep has 28 years of ELT experience, 19 of which includes administrative expertise at 3universities in Turkey. She has gained strong experience in curriculum design, curriculum-based assessment, leadership, management, accreditation, and teacher-training in these 28 years.