Employment History

2019-Present: Director of Eduling International Academy

2011-Present: Director of English Language and Pathways Programs
Spring 2018: Adjunct Professor, Education Department
2011: Adjunct Lecturer, English Language Program

Spring 2019: Adjunct Professor of Teaching English as a Second Language

Present: Visiting Professor of TESOL

2006-2008: Teaching assistant

2011: English Language Specialist

2003-2006: English Lecturer
2008-2009: English Lecturer
Education and training:
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Ed.D. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Anaheim University, Anaheim, California, USA (under the supervision of Professors Rod Ellis and Craig Lambert)
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MA in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), the Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA
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BA in English Language Education, College of Foreign Languages – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Book:
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Reinders, H., Lewis, M. & Phung, L. (2017). Studying in English: Strategies for success in higher education. London, UK: Palgrave.
Peer-reviewed articles:
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Nakamura, S., Phung, L. & Reinders, H. (2020 The effect of choice on L2 task engagement. Studies in Second Language Acquisition.
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Wolf, D. & Phung, L. (2019). Studying in the United States: Language learning challenges, strategies, and support services. Journal of International Students, 9(1), 211-224.
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Phung, L. (2017). Task preference, affective response, and learners’ engagement in L2 use in a U.S. university context. Language Teaching Research, 21(6), 751-766.
Book chapter:
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Phung, L., Nakamura, S. & Reinders, H. (2020). The effect of choice on affective engagement: Implications for task design. In P. Hiver, S. Mercer, A. Al-Hoorie (eds.) Student Engagement in the Language Classroom. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Other publications:
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Phung, L., Nakamura, S. & Reinders, H. (2019). Learner engagement and subjective responses to tasks in an EFL context. TESOL’s Applied Linguistics Forum, March 2019.
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Phung, L. (Forthcoming). Người lạ, người thiểu số, và con đường hội nhập. (A stranger, a minority, and my integration journey). An essay in a multi-authored book titled Almost Home. Vietnam: Youth Publishing.
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Phung, L. (2017). Reflection on and engagement in actions as a program administrator. PAIS Newsletter, TESOL International, December 2017.
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Phung, L. (2016). Facilitating content and language integrated learning (CLIL) through web-based activities: A teacher’s reflection. Folio, 17(1), 12-17.
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Phung, L. (2015). Crossword puzzle partner: Reviewing vocabulary and practicing vocabulary strategies. In H. Reinders and M. Lewis (Eds.), New Ways of Teaching Adults. TESOL Publication.
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Phung, L. (2013). NNEST (Non-Native English Speaking Teachers) Blog of the month interview.
Conference presentations:
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Output-prompting techniques in the online language classroom. Presentation with Dr. Hoa Nguyen and research team (accepted), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, March 2021
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The affordances and pitfalls of gamifying online language activities. Presentation with Dr. Hoa Nguyen and research team (accepted), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference, March 2021
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Input manipulation in virtual EFL classes. Presentation with Dr. Hoa Nguyen and research team (accepted), American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, March 2021
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The affordances and pitfalls of gamifying online language activities. Presentation with Dr. Hoa Nguyen and research team (accepted), TESOL Convention, March 2021
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Making gamified activities facilitative of language development. Three Rivers TESOL Conference, October 2020.
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A personalized approach to teaching grammar. EnglishUSA Professional Confernence, San Francisco, January 2020.
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Learner engagement and subjective responses to tasks in an EFL context. A research presentation at TESOL International Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, March 12-15, 2019.
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Effective collaboration in programming to promote student engagement and growth in global learning. Presentation with Martina Wells, PACIE (Pennsylvania Council of International Education) Conference, Cranberry, Pennsylvania, October 2018.
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The effect of learner control on task engagement. Paper presented at the Psychology of Language Learning by Sachiko Nakamura, Hayo Reinders, and Linh Phung, Tokyo, Japan, June 2018.
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Study in the States: Challenges, strategy use, and support services. Poster presented at NAFSA Conference, Philadelphia, May 2018.
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Developing tasks to maximize language production and learner engagement. Poster presented at the TESOL International Convention, Chicago, March 2018.
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Planning to face challenges in a changing IEP market. Invited panel at TESOL International Convention, Chicago, March 2018.
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Task preference, affective response, and task engagement. World Congress of Applied Linguistics, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 2017.
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Examining task engagement from behavioral and subjective perspectives. Individual paper as part of a colloquium on “The role of tasks in improving learners’ affective responses and engagement in performance.” Second Language Research Forum, New York, September 2016.
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Understanding, explaining, and developing language tests takes a village. EnglishUSA Conference, Monterey, CA, January 2016.
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From task to engagement to learning: Task design principles. Three Rivers TESOL Fall Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, November 7, 2015.
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Facilitating content and language integrated learning (CLIL) through Web-based activities. TESOL Convention and Language Expo, Portland, Oregon, March 26-30, 2014.
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Promoting collaborative learning through a Glee-based course. GLoCALL International Conference in Computer Assisted Language Learning, Danang, Vietnam, November 28-30, 2013.
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Exploring placement test options. Presentation with Heather McNaught and Julia Salehzadeh. NAFSA Regional Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, November 14-17, 2013.
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Highlighting some online collaborative activities in a “Glee” syllabus. Three Rivers TESOL Spring Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, April 13, 2013.
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Helping students discover language-specific and discipline-specific writing expectations. Three Rivers TESOL Fall Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 26, 2012
Invited lectures and presentations:
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Teachers as materials developer: Keeping principles of L2 development in mind. Presentation at TESOL Gulf, December 2020.
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Improving your English speaking skills. A Facebook live presentation to hundreds of students in Vietnam through EducationUSA, Ho Chi Minh, November 2020
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Improving your English speaking skills. Presentation to Taiwanese students through Taiwan Fulbright Office, June 2020.
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Improving your English speaking skills. A Facebook live presentation to hundreds of students in Vietnam through EducationUSA, Hanoi, April 2020
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Two approaches to developing English teaching materials. Invited presentation to the Faculty of English, University of Language and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam, March 2018.
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L2 motivation self-system: Reviewing concepts and research. Guest lecture to MA students from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. November 2017.
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Developing English learning/teaching materials for the Brazilian academic community. Webinar to teachers participating in the Languages without Borders project by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, October 2017.
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Tasks, task engagement, and affective responses. GESL 510: Theories and Practice in Second Language Learning, Duquesne University, October 2016.
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Working with nonnative English speaking students. Doctoral seminar in multiculturalism, Chatham University, July 2017, June 2016, and July 2015.
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Pedagogical considerations in teaching nonnative English speaking students. Nursing Department Professional Event, Chatham University, September 2015.
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My experience with Vietnam. History course, Chatham University, spring 2012 and spring 2016.
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Curriculum development and assessment. A two-hour workshop presented to the faculty of English for Specific Purposes. Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam, September 2015.
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Working with English language learners (ELLs) and clients: Strategies for effective communication. ESL Symposium, Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA, April 2015.
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Working with non-native English speaking students. Chatham University’s Professional Development Series, January 2015.
Leadership and Professional Activities
2019-present
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Member, Affiliate Network Professional Council of TESOL International
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Chair, Affiliate Year-round event Committee, Affiliate Network Professional Council of TESOL International
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Local Co-Chair (2020-2022), TESOL 2022 Convention
2017-2019
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Member, Diversity and Inclusion Council, Chatham University
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Chair, Assessment Subcommittee for the Diversity and Inclusion Council, Chatham University
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Member, Research on Campus Climate Subcommittee for the Diversity and Inclusion Council, Chatham University
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Community Manager, Program Administration Interest Section, TESOL International
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Member, Fulbright National Screening Committee for English Teaching Assistantships
2016-2019
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Member, University Assessment Committee, Chatham University
2013-2016
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Vice President (2013-2014), President (2014-2015), Past President of Three Rivers TESOL
2011-2014
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Member of Chatham General Education Committee
Ongoing engagements
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Member of TESOL International, American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), NAFSA (Association of International Educators), EnglishUSA, and TESOL Gulf
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Reviewer for the peer-reviewed journals: Language Teaching Research, Innovation in Language Learning, Teaching and Cambridge Journal of Education, and EnglishUSA Journal
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Reviewer of proposals to present at the TESOL Conventions
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Book reviewer for Palgrave
Languages:
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Vietnamese and English
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Basic French
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Beginning Chinese
Computer skills:
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, SPSS, Nvivo, Movavi, Movie Editor
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Various learning management systems and databases including Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, and CampusVue
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Various online learning technologies