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Sueli Bertuol-Okun, M.A.

Instructor

College of Marin - Intensive English Program
Bldg. 3, Room 261
1800 Ignacio Blvd.,
Novato, California 94949
Tel: (415) 457.8811 ext. 8579
Fax: (415) 883-2632
Email: sueli.okun@marin.edu

EDUCATION

M.A. TESOL, 1993
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Summer Program, 1989
University of Florida in Gainesvillle, FL

B.A. Letras, 1986
Teaching Languages (Portuguese/English) and Literatures with emphasis on Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Faculdade de Filosofia Ciencias e Letras de Guarapuava, Brazil (FAFIG)

EFL Teaching Approaches, 1987
(Specialization Course 390hrs)
Faculdade de Filosofia Ciencias e Letras de Guarapuava, Brazil (FAFIG)

About me

I was born and educated in Brazil. After graduating from college, I was offered a teaching position at that institution where I worked for 5 years teaching EFL English and American Literature.

Before pursuing graduate studies abroad, I applied and competed for a scholarship from Rotary Foundation for a year of studies anywhere in the world. I chose to come to California, to the prestigious MIIS (Monterey Institute of International Studies) in Monterey, CA, where I received an MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 1993.

My fist teaching position in the US was at the Santa Rosa Junior College (1995-1999) teaching non-credit and credit ESL. In the fall 1999 I started teaching at the Intensive English Program at the College of Marin, and I have been there ever since. I have taught all courses and levels, and I have been involved in many aspects of the program, like student placement and extra-curricular activities that support students’ success in the IEP.

interest areas

Writing for academic purposes (paragraph and essay writing)
Pronunciation
Grammar for communication and test taking
Note-taking and listening strategies for academic lectures, group discussions and presentations.

Courses Typically Taught

Writing for Academic Purposes - Level 1, 2, 3 (current)
Grammar - Level 1, 2 (current), 3
Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation - Level 1, 2 (current)
In the past I have taught TOEFL preparation and Reading
– Level 1, 2, 3

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Content Responsible: Dr. Jason Lau, Director, Community Education, Lifelong Learning and International Education, 415.485.9316

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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