Contact information
christa.schuller@uwaterloo.ca | Tel: 519-884-4404 ext. 28677
Education/Certification
- PhD, University of Klagenfurt, Austria, Applied Linguistics
- MA, University of Klagenfurt, Austria, German Philology and English & American Studies
- BA, University of Waterloo, Honours German
- OCELT, TESOL Ontario
- ACE-TESOL Advanced Train-the-Trainer, Renison University College
- ACE-TESOL Certificate Trainer, Renison University College
While studying and working abroad for 15 years, I taught at all levels of education before finding my passion for teaching at the post-secondary level. During this time, I taught a variety of English courses at the University of Klagenfurt and at the Teacher’s College of Carinthia, Austria. Since 2008, I have been teaching both undergraduate and graduate English for Multilingual Speakers (EMLS) courses at Renison University College. From 2011-2021, I also taught in and coordinated the English Language Program in the International Optometric Bridging Program (IOBP) at the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo. At present, I am the ELS coordinator and graduate student advisor for EMLS courses. In addition, I have taught in the Teaching English as a Second Language (ACE-TESOL) programs offered at Renison University College. My areas of interest include Oral Communication, Pronunciation, Second Language Teaching, and Language Testing & Assessment.
Selected Conference Presentations
Schuller, C. & Heeney, M. (2019, September). ‘Exploring the Impact of On-line Blogging in an EAP Pronunciation Class’. Presentation given at 11th annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Schuller, C. & Heeney, M. (2014, October). ‘Culturally Bound: Breaking down Barriers for Internationally-educated Professionals. Paper presented at Annual TESL Ontario Conference, Toronto, ON.
Schuller, C. & Heeney, M. (2014, May). ‘Culturally Bound: Giving New Vision to Internationally-educated Professionals. Paper presented at TESL Canada Conference, Regina, SASK.
Schuller, C., Heeney, M., Skinner, P., & Rehm, S. (2013, October). Seeing Through Cultural Lenses: International Optometric Bridging Program (IOBP). Paper presented at CEBSA Language is Key-Opening Doors to the Future Symposium, Toronto, ON.
Schuller, C. (2007, September). The End of Trials and Tribulations in Language Test Development and Construction: The EALTA Guidelines. Paper presented at New Developments in EFL across All Levels Conference, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Courses Taught
EMLS 101R: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
EMLS 103R: Effective English Pronunciation
EMLS 102R: Clear Communication in English Writing
EMLS 110R: Critical Expressions in Canadian Academic Contexts
EMLS 129R: Written Academic English
EMLS 601R: Speaking English for Professional Purposes (Graduate Course)
EMLS 602R: Scholarly Writing in English (Graduate Course)
EMLS 622R: Thesis Writing in English (Graduate Course)
ENGL 140R: The Use of English 1
APPLS 306R: Second Language Assessment and Testing
ARTS 130: Inquiry and Communication (My Language, My Life)