People of TESOL

2025 – 2029 (tentatively :D)

• PhD in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics | University of Warwick, United Kingdom

2021 – 2022

• MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | University of Warwick, United Kingdom
  • With Distinction (Dissertation grade: 85/85)
  • EUTOPIA’s micro-credential in Multilingualism and Diversity

2012-2016

• BA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Ho Chi Minh city University of Education, Vietnam
  • GPA 3.43/4.0

2017-Present:

• Lecturer | The National College of Education, Ho Chi Minh city
  • Teach TESOL-majored students. Subjects taught:
  • Pronunciation
  • Advanced Grammar
  • Reading Level B2
  • Teach English for General Purposes

2024-2025:

• Visiting Lecturer |VNU-HCM International University
  • Teach Academic Listening

2023-2024:

• Visiting Lecturer | University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh city
  • Teach TESOL Methodology, Public Speaking, Sociolinguistics, and Analysis of Spoken Language

2023-2025

• Team Leader| VietTESOL
  • lead the EdTech Special Interest Group (SIG)
  • managed various projects within the association, setting and monitoring funded projects.
  • Completed projects: Inclusivity and Diversity for Teachers from Ethnic Minority Areas (2022-2023), Non-Judgmental Dialogue (2023 – present)

2024-2026

• Community Manager| TESOL International, USA
  • administer the social media community of the Higher Education Interest Group Special Interest Group (SIG)

2022-Present:

• Founder, Admin | People of TESOL
  • administered a group of 25,000+ teachers in Vietnam
  • overlooked teacher professional development projects
  • managed various projects within the organisation,
  •  Completed projects: Non-Judgmental Dialogues (2023 – present) and Voices (2023 – present)

• TESOL Awards for International Participation | TESOL International, USA
  • Recognized by the TESOL International Association with U.S. $2,500 to cover travel and lodging expenses to attend and present at the TESOL convention
• A. S. Hornby Trust Scholarship| A.S. Hornby Trust, UK
  • Awarded by the A.S. Hornby Educational Trust to experienced English language teachers with the potential to make a significant future contribution to English language teaching and teacher development in their countries.
• Top 50 Community Mentor in South East Asia| Future Lab, Malaysia
  • Recognised by Future Lab (Malaysia) for outstanding efforts in sharing knowledge and providing guidance to grow the next generation of leaders.
• First Prize – Rung Chuong Vang Knowledge Quiz| VTV6, Vietnam
  • Achieved first place in the national knowledge competition broadcasted by national television VTV6

• Do, K. (2018). Hand-made ESL materials in the high-tech world: Principles & practices [Conference presentation]. VietTESOL International Convention 2018, Hanoi University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Do, K. (2019). From writing to typing: Great technological tools for students to hone their skills at home [Conference presentation]. 15th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
• Do, K. (2020). Computer-integrated classrooms for dummies: Toolkits for EFL/ESL teachers who are not familiar with technology [Conference presentation]. LaoTESOL International Conference 2020, Vientiane, Laos.
• Lamb, M., Aly, Y., Arlindo, C., Dahal, G., Do, K., Elmaghrabi, A., Fadidac, F., Ferdouse, J., Hakimova, U., Juniastuti, I., Kanyama, G., Krynska, N., Mwinkuka, W., Nguyen, H., Olaosebikan, B., & Uwamahoro, J. D. (2022). Standards of English in the Global South [Conference presentation]. 55th International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Do, K. (2022). Video-mediated cooperative development in Vietnam: A case study [Conference presentation]. MA TESOL Quickfire Event, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
• Do, K. (2022). Fed up with webinars? Cooperative Development (CD) as an alternative for continuing professional development [Conference presentation]. VietTESOL International Convention 2022, Nha Trang University, Nha Trang, Vietnam.
• Do, K. (2023). One for all and all for one: Teachers helping each other for professional development [Conference presentation]. 19th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
• Do, K. (2023). Corpora 101: Applying corpora in English language teaching [Conference presentation]. 19th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
• Do, K. (2023). Non-judgmental dialogues: Teachers talking to each other for professional development [Conference presentation]. ASEAN TeachingEnglish Online Conference 2023, British Council.
• Do, K. (2023). Our words in the world of Zoom: A study of the nature of video-mediated multiparty discourse in professional development meetings [Conference presentation]. 25th Warwick International Conference in Applied Linguistics (WICAL), University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom.
• Do, K. (2023). Virtual conversations: Analyzing English teacher discourse in online meetings [Conference presentation]. Language and Social Interaction in Asian Contexts (LASI-AC) 2023, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Do, K. (2024). Zoom fatigue: Why online teaching is so tiring and what to do about it [Conference presentation]. VietTESOL International Convention 2024, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• Le, H., & Do, K. (2024). Enhancing IELTS writing with AI: Practical applications and considerations [Conference presentation]. VietTESOL International Convention 2024, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• Do, K. (2024). Non-judgmental dialogic reflection for professional development [Conference presentation]. TESOL 2024 International Convention & English Language Expo, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.
• Do, K. (2024). Zoom team building: Building and maintaining rapport in virtual environments [Conference presentation]. TESOL 2024 International Convention & English Language Expo, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.
• Le, H., & Do, K. (2024). Bridling the byte: Harnessing AI for IELTS writing [Conference presentation]. TESOL 2024 International Convention & English Language Expo, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, USA.

• Do, K. (2023). Video-mediated Dialogic Reflection for Teacher Professional Development. In Multidisciplinary Applications of Computer-Mediated Communication. IGI Global.
• Lamb, M., Aly, Y., Arlindo, C., Dahal, G., Do, K., Elmaghrabi, A., Fadidac, F., Ferdouse, J., Hakimova, U., Juniastuti, I., Kanyama, G., Krynska, N., Mwinkuka, W., Nguyen, H., Olaosebikan, B., & Uwamahoro, J. D. (2023). The Hornby Scholars presentation: Standards of English in the Global South. In IATEFL 2022 Belfast Conference Selections (pp. 26-29). IATEFL.
• Le-Khanh, H., Do, K., & Tran-Thanh, V. (2024). EFL writing teachers’ agency in response to AI emergence from an ecological perspective. Studies in Computational Intelligence, 79-94. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63447-5_5