wintersweet : MyBlogHer Profile

I'm a private English consultant (tutor, editor, cultural advisor, etc.). I received my MA in English (TESOL option) from California State University, East Bay, in 2007, under the direction of Dr. Sarah Nielsen. Previously, I received a TESOL certification at CSUEB. I have a bachelor’s degree in history, minor in Asian studies, from the University of Arkansas. I also studied for a master’s in East Asian studies at Stanford, but have not yet completed my thesis.

My interests include applied linguistics and pedagogy, sociolinguistics, feminism, multiculturalism, social justice, technology, reading, videogames (especially Japanese RPGs), learning Japanese, art, and much more. Typical events at which you might find me include the Alternative Press Expo, WonderCon, Dickens Fair, an Eddie Izzard show, a Voltaire performance, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, WordCamp, CATESOL, etc. (More than likely, though, I'm at home with my laptop!)