Mary Ann Murphy, M.A.
American Language Institute
University of Southern California
950 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0062
213-740-8405
marymurp@usc.edu
EXPERIENCE
USC American Language Institute
Senior Lecturer
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Promoted to Senior Lecturer
Coordinator for 9 sections of ALI 234 Oral
Collaborated on designing and taught ALI 144.
Interviewed prospective faculty for the ALI hiring committee.
Designed and taught individualized dissertation writing course for graduate students in a variety of
disciplines (e.g., neuroscience, biostatistics, aerospace engineering, economics, public policy, & comparative
literature).
Coordinated, redesigned, and taught pronunciation and oral skills courses for International Teaching
Assistants and other graduate and undergraduate students.
Coordinated, redesigned, and taught advanced writing course for graduate and undergraduate students.
Pioneered use of Skype to conference with students conducting research around the world
Helped develop curricula for new transition courses under extreme time constraints (approved without
revision).
Trained ESL teachers in collaboration with USC’s Rossier School of Education.
Commended for excellence in teaching – ITA Workshop 2011.
Assessed English proficiency of International Teaching Assistants & other incoming students, both written and
oral. Provided “third rates” to reconcile conflicting scores.
Led annual pronunciation workshop in collaboration with the Office of International Students 2009, 2010,
2012.
Taught intermediate multi-skills course for undergraduate and graduate students.
Liaised with USC’s Writing Center to improve tutoring for ESL students, including Generation 1.5.
The RAND Corporation/Pardee-RAND Graduate School
Consultant
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Los Angeles, CA
8/05-7/08, 1/09 - present
Los Angeles, CA
5/08 - present
Created and launched the first ever American Language and Culture Boot Camp, designed to orient
incoming international students acclimate both linguistically and culturally to rigorous PhD program. Heavy
emphasis on public speaking and writing skills.
Assessed English proficiency of entering graduate students & provided recommendations for students needing
additional instruction.
Designed and taught intensive pronunciation course for senior researcher
Consult on improving both the oral and written proficiency of international graduate students.
Conduct ESL needs assessment for international graduate students.
Fostered increased communication between incoming Fellows and RAND researchers.
UCLA English as a Second Language Service Courses
Los Angeles, CA
Lecturer
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Consulted with the Materials Science and Engineering Department to design and teach graduate writing
course for MSE and Mechanical Engineering PhD students.
Taught advanced oral skills and pronunciation courses for International Teaching Assistants.
Collaborated on development of materials and curriculum for writing course for Generation 1.5 students.
Integrated technology into the instruction of content-based curriculum using computers for peer and selfediting and maintained class web site.
Taught all levels of academic writing, including graduate level, field-specific courses.
Taught literature, reading, and pronunciation to graduates and undergraduates.
Mentored graduate students in the TESL practicum, providing guidance and support to developing ESL
teachers.
Redesigned beginning level ESL course using a tutorial format for intensive, individualized instruction.
Assessed incoming students as a rater for the English as a Second Language Placement Exam.
Provided “third rates” to reconcile conflicting scores.
Soka University of America
ESL Faculty
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7/02 – 7/04
Calabasas, CA
8/00 – 7/02
Mentored/supervised 20 graduate students teaching their first classes.
Designed placement and assessment tools to facilitate the University’s accreditation process.
Created content-based courses in English composition, reading, grammar, speech and debate, & literature.
Developed curriculum for “bridge” program to prepare Japanese students for matriculation at American
universities which is still being used today.
Sat on SUA hiring committee.
Developed computer-based research projects and activities to foster both academic and cultural motivation.
Collaborated with local colleges to place graduate students for teaching practica and to set up conversation and
cultural exchanges
Coordinated speech contests and graduation ceremonies.
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
ESL Instructor
1/97 – 12/03
 Created and taught courses in verb tense, articles, reading, listening, speaking, writing, and freshman
composition.
 Created departmental assessment exam.
 Worked with faculty committee on curricular issues.
UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars
Consultant
 Completely revamped the English Conversation Program.
 Created teaching manuals for Intermediate & Advanced classes.
 Created course workbooks for Intermediate & Advanced classes.
 Trained teachers on underlying theory and best practices.
Ford Corporation
Consultant
 Designed intensive pronunciation course for marketing VP.
 Targeted language used in marketing campaign to introduce Ford’s Focus (automobile).
Los Angeles, CA
1/97 – 12/03
Aliso Viejo, CA
2/00- 5/00
Mission College
ESL Instructor
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Created syllabi for intermediate composition and reading class
Taught beginning English conversation, vocabulary, and grammar to CalWorks students.
Veteran’s Administration
Consultant
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Los Angeles, CA
6/98 - 9/98
Trained faculty in technology workshops (PowerPoint, PhotoShop, Acrobat, RealAudio, and QuickTime).
Created computer-based instructional presentation (using PowerPoint and ReadMedia) for Media Center
hardware.
Assisted faculty on multi-media projects geared towards improving undergraduate teaching.
Conducted internet-based research for university-wide, academic database.
UCLA English as a Second Language Service Courses
ESL Teaching Assistant
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Los Angeles, CA
6/97 - 3/02
Designed and taught pronunciation course for business professionals and visiting scholars, stressing phonetic
accuracy, rhythm, and intonation using communicative activities.
Conversation for low to intermediate students.
Taught listening, speaking and pronunciation to students in the Practical English Program.
UCLA Faculty New Media Center
Summer Research Assistant
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Los Angeles, CA
5/98 - 8/98
Designed a course to improve the pronunciation and conversational skills of Chinese researchers.
Components included accent reduction, stress and intonation, and choosing the appropriate register.
UCLA Extension
ESL Instructor
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Sylmar, CA
1/99 – 6/03
Los Angeles, CA
8/08-12/08, 9/97 - 3/98
Integrated technology into the instruction of a content-based curriculum, computers in the classroom for editing
and other activities.
Developed content-specific materials to assist ESL students in improving composition, listening and vocabulary
acquisition skills.
Proctored English as a Second Language Placement Exam.
Best Overseas Intensive English
Composition Instructor
 Taught college preparatory course in writing compositions and research papers.
Los Angeles, CA
Summer, 1997
Pepperdine University
Substitute Instructor
 Created academic and culture lessons for oral skills and reading course.
 Used a variety of communicative activities to engage students and increase participation.
Los Angeles, CA
Summer, 1997
Santa Monica College
ESL Tutor
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Los Angeles, CA
1/97 - 4/98
Tutored all levels of English ability in grammar, composition, pronunciation, and reading.
American College
ESL Tutor
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Westwood, CA
1/97 - 9/97
Tutored all levels of English ability in grammar, composition, pronunciation, and reading.
Subjects ranged from English literature, business, and fashion, to design, art, and fashion merchandising.
EDUCATION
UCLA Department of Social Welfare
Courses included:
 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
 Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
 Foundations of Social Welfare Policy
Los Angeles, CA
8/98 - 12/98
University of Southern California
Statistics I
Los Angeles, CA
5/98 - 7/98
UCLA Department of TESL & Applied Linguistics
M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language
Los Angeles, CA
9/96 - 6/98
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Thesis Title: Appraisal, Affect, and Motivation Among UCLA Transfer Students
University of Tennessee
B.A. in French - cum laude
B.A. in History - cum laude
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Knoxville, TN
8/87 – 5/93
Senior Research Project: Femmes dans la Guerre: Women in the French Resistance
Université de Savoie
Junior year abroad
University of Kansas
Paris Immersion Program - Certificate of Completion
Chambéry, France
9/90– 7/91
Paris, France
8/90
GRANTS/HONORS/AWARDS
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Spring 2013 Learning Environments Grant (Center for Scholarly Technology)
Phi Beta Kappa 1992
Normandy (France) Scholar 1992 - conducted research at Le Mémorial de Caen: Cité de l’Histoire et de
la Paix
Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship 1996-1997
Gamma Beta Phi 1990
Honors English Seminar 1988
Colonel H.S. Lockett Scholarship 1987
PRESENTATIONS
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“Cell Phone Surveys in the Classroom,” Teaching with Technology Conference, Center for Scholarly
Technology, Spring 2013.
“Suffixes and Word Stress,” Living in the U.S. Series, Office of International Services, USC, Fall 2012.
Panel Discussion: “Disabilities and Bullying- How to Deal,” Anti-Bullying & Diversity Program, Los Angeles
Leadership Academy, Fall 2012.
“Rhythm and Sentence Stress,” Living in the U.S. Series, Office of International Services, USC, Fall 2010.
“Suffixes and Word Stress & Rhythm and Sentence Stress,” Living in the U.S. Series, Office of International
Services, USC, Fall 2009.
“A Real-life Perspective on the iBot Mobility System,” Case Managers Seminar, Northridge Hospital,
Northridge, CA, October 2006.
“Mormons and Polygamy: An Insider’s Perspective,” Guest Lecturer, Santa Monica College, February 2006.
Panel Discussion: “Life in the Trenches: A Discussion with TESOL Professionals,” TESL Master’s Program,
UCLA, 2004.
Panel Discussion: “Life in the Trenches: A Discussion with TESOL Professionals,” TESL Master’s Program,
UCLA, 2002.
Panel Discussion: “Life in the Trenches: A Discussion with TESOL Professionals,” TESL Master’s Program,
UCLA, 2001.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Interviewer for Fulbright Scholars, 2012
Interviewer for Dornsife Trustee and Presidential Scholarships, 2012-2013
USC Experts Directory, 2013
Site Chair for 2013 CATESOL Regional Conference , 2012-2013
Overseeing facilities setup
Working with Conference Chair, Program Chair, & AV Chair
Mentoring MA TESOL graduate student, 2012-2013
Anti-Bully/Diversity Program Panelist- Los Angeles Leadership Academy, 2012
Soldiers’ Angels Quick Response Force, Baking Team, Cards Plus Team 2010-2013
2005 Program Chair for CATESOL Regional Conference
Oversaw entire online submissions/acceptance process, program content & printing, and facilities setup.
Worked closely with co-chairs, facilities, printing, and AV coordinators.
Annual Contributor, USC Neighborhood Campaign 2006Intern -- Peace Over Violence Fall, 2008
Provided therapy and information to survivors of rape and domestic violence.
Completed 65 hours of intensive training before volunteering.
iBot Ambassadors Group 2006-2007
Volunteer Narrator – Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 2007
UCLA Mentor Teacher, 2002-4
Los Angeles Stake Primary Presidency, 1995-2002
Oversaw children’s Sunday school program for 6 area churches.
Designed and led teacher training seminars.
Adult Sunday school teacher 2000-2008
Sunday school teacher trainer 2007
Volunteer Conversation & Pronunciation Teacher, UCLA International Student Center - 1996-7
SPECIAL SKILLS
Testing:
ACTFL English language rating
Language: Intermediate skills in oral and written French.
Computer: Advanced skills in Pure Voice, Blackboard, Doodle, WebCT, WIMBA, Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Real Producer, Quicktime Pro.