EDUCATION
2017 Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
PhD: Languages & Social Sciences
Dissertation topic: The effect of an explicit strategies instructional approach on second language writing difficulties
2005 Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
MA: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Thesis topic: The development of a certified nursing assistant English for specific purposes curriculum: Teaching materials and methods
1990 Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii, USA
BSc: Office Management
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Second Language (L2) Writing, Metacognition, L2 Pedagogy, L2 Learning Strategies, English for Specific Purposes, Peace Linguistics
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2021 – To date English as an International Language Director, English Language Teaching Department, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2017 – 2021 – Academic II Coordinator, English Language Teaching Department, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2005 – 2008 – Executive Council Member: Writing Skill Area Coordinator & Student Life Coordinator English Language Center, Brigham Young University, writing curriculum, writing assessment, procedural documentation & administration
2003 – 2005 – Graduate Research Assistant for Neil J. Anderson, Department of Linguistics and English Language, Brigham Young University Collating data for publication and researching reading strategies
COURSES TAUGHT
Brigham Young University–Hawaii – Laie, Hawaii (2014 – present)
EIL 217 – Intermediate Writing I
EIL 229 – Intermediate Reading II
EIL 320 – Academic English II
EIL 343 – Advanced Grammar
EIL 373 – Writing Patterns
LING 383 – Peace Linguistics
TESOL 310 – TESOL Principles & Methods
TESOL 324 – Teaching Listening
TESOL 329 – Teaching Writing
Brigham Young University – Provo, Utah (2009 – 2013)
ESL 301 – Advanced Academic English
ESL 304 – Academic Writing
ELANG 105 – 1st Year Writing for International Students
LING 473 – Literacy Development in TESOL
LING 477 – Methods & Strategies in TESOL
English Language Center, Brigham Young University – Provo, Utah (2003 – 2008)
ESL Writing – Advanced
ESL Reading and Vocabulary – Intermediate and Advanced
ESL Listening / Speaking and Vocabulary – Intermediate and Advanced
ESL Grammar – Beginning
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2023) Guiding students through metacognitive experiences that facilitate reflective revising of L2 writing. Symposium of Second Language Writing Arizona State University - Arizona
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2022) Expanding the field of Linguistics: Peace Linguistics Plenary Speaker – Intermountain TESOL Southern Utah University – Utah
McCollum, R. M. M., Tarawhiti, N. W., Azevedo, B., & Martinez, J. A, (2020) Developing Feedback Experience Through Long-Distance Professional Development Writing Groups. TESOL – Virtual Online
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2019) Peace Linguistics: Course Design and Practical Issues. Applied Linguistics Talk. Hawaii Pacific University – Hawaii
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2019) Teacher guided metacognitive experiences that facilitate reflective revising of L2 writing. Applied Linguistics Association New Zealand and Australia – Perth, Australia (November)
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2019) Publishers Editorial Session. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference. Atlanta, Georgia - USA
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2015) Assessing the effectiveness of strategies as a problem-solving instructional technique. Symposium Second Language Writing. Auckland University of Technology – Auckland, New Zealand
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2015) Addressing L2 learners WDs. Hawaii TESOL Spring Conference. Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii, USA
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2014) What are writing difficulties? Symposium Second Language Writing. Arizona State University – Tempe, Arizona, USA.
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2012) Results of a PhD Pilot Study: The effect of a strategies instructional approach on second language writing difficulties and quality test construction. Intermountain TESOL. Orem, UT.
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2012) A PhD Pilot Study: The effect of a strategies instructional approach on second language writing difficulties and quality test construction. Second Language Writing Symposium. Lafayette, IN.
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2012) A PhD Pilot Study: The effect of a strategies instructional approach on second language writing difficulties and quality test construction. Languages & Social Sciences Graduate Forum. Auckland, NZ.
Wolfersberger, M. A., Anderson, N. J. & Tarawhiti, N. W. (2010) What does explicit strategy instruction look like in the classroom? TESOL International. Boston, MA
Anderson, N. J., Wolfersberger, M. A. & Tarawhiti, N. W. (2008) What does explicit strategy instruction look like in the classroom? TESOL International. New York, NY
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2006) Validating the Rating Process of Writing Portfolios. Intermountain TESOL. Kaysville, UT.
Wolfersberger, M. A. & Tarawhiti, N. W. (2006) Writing Portfolios as a Multi Level Assessment. TESOL International. Tampa, FA.
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2003) Non-native English speaking teachers vs native English speaking teachers. Intermountain TESOL.
PUBLICATIONS
Curtis, A. & Tarawhiti, N. W. (2018). Peace Linguistics in the Classroom. TESL Reporter. 51 (2), 96 – 100
Tarawhiti, N. W. (2009). Writing Activities Require Time & Satisfaction (WARTS). In M. S. Andrade (Ed.), Language Games: Innovative Activities for Teaching. Alexandra, VA: TESOL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2023 – English Language Admissions Test Administrator
2021 – English as an International Language Program Director – BYUH
2019 – Editor, TESL Reporter
2019 – Chair, Hawaii TESOL Spring Conference
2018 – Associate Editor, TESL Reporter
2018 – Chair, Hawaii TESOL Spring Conference, Tokai College
2004 – Intermountain Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
2003 – 2016 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2011 – 2012: Tainui Doctoral Scholarship
2010 – 2013: Humanities Doctoral Fees Scholarship, Auckland University of Technology
2004 – 2005: Fritz Burns Scholarship for International Students, Brigham Young University – Provo, UT
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