Curriculum Vitae

Experience

Executive Officer, International Education Consultancy (IEC) (Aug. 2022 – )

• Co-founded organization that focuses on multiple aspects of international education including working with families around the world who want to study in the United States. 

• Assist with college and boarding school placement – including identifying schools of ideal fit, assessing student abilities and personality, researching and communicating with schools, assisting with application process, streamlining visa process, and choosing best fitting schools across the United States for international students.

• Conduct institutional research using IPEDS and other data sets producing white papers for organizational decision making, seminars, and client support.

Project Associate, Charting the Future, Indiana University Bloomington (Aug. 2022 – Jan. 2024)

• Assisted with drafting and editing reports for funding organization that granted $5.5 million for system-wide university initiatives across nine campuses promoting college readiness, graduation preparedness, and career success for Hoosiers.

• Assisted with drafting and editing website for the project to inform internal stakeholders as well as the public on accomplishments. 

• Assisted with drafting and editing internal reports for top university administration.

• Assisted with college pathway project including literature reviews, literature synthesis, and policy analysis. 

• Co-authored a self-assessment tool for an Indiana school district that allows middle and high school administrators and counselors to self-assess institutional college and career readiness. 

Teaching Assistant, EDUC C750 Causal Inference in Educational Research, Indiana University Bloomington, School of Education (Spring 2023)

• Assisted with design and materials for class seminar sessions.

• Designed and delivered a couple seminars; participated in class discussions and readings throughout semester.

• Developed working knowledge of experimental and quasi-experimental designs and methodologies. 

Administrator and Instructor, Program for Intensive English at the IU School of Liberal Arts (Aug. 2014 – June 2022) 

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana

*Rank and Titles

Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Director (Jan. 2022 – June 2022)

Academic Specialist, Senior Assistant Director of Academic Affairs (July 2014 – Dec. 2021)

Visiting Clinical Lecturer, Assistant Director (Aug. 2014 – June 2014)

*Duties and Accomplishments

• Co-founded, designed, and developed the world-class Program for Intensive English (PIE) at IUPUI.

• Hired and managed direct reports, 3+ full-time and 7+ part-time faculty and staff, on ongoing basis.

• Managed budget, enrollments, and scheduling for a program averaging 40 students in each of six annual sessions generating an average of $700,000 total revenue per year.

• Developed and assessed state-of-the-art curriculum to facilitate and accelerate student learning.

• Designed and administered ongoing faculty professional development activities 6+ times per year.

• Supervised undergraduate internships (1 or 2 per year) and graduate TESOL practica  (2+ per year) advising students on teaching, academics, and career decisions.

• Designed and supervised university-wide multicultural and multilingual Conversation Partner Program. 

• Built and maintained educational relations and partnerships with international and domestic institutions.

• Recruited international students seeking intellectual transformations and English language development.

*Instruction

• All skills and levels of intensive English courses offered throughout the year: Levels 1-7 Reading & Writing, Listening & Speaking, and Grammar. 6-10 courses per year. Always evaluated higher than school average and consistently above program average.

• Taught and co-taught bachelor’s degree level linguistic courses for English Department: ENG Z310 Language in Context – Sociolinguistics; ENG Z206 Introduction to Language in Use.

*Evaluation and Assessment

• Designed and conducted internal program evaluations in order to improve and grow program involving quantitative descriptive statistics, interviews, panel interviews, classroom observation protocols, and surveys.

• Assessed student achievement 6 times per year, every year involving analysis of test scores, grades, and teacher input.

• Designed, conducted, implemented, and followed-up with workshops: English language learner needs analysis for Excel West alternative high school – Including document analysis, classroom observations, teacher and administrator interviews, and student panels.

Faculty, Intensive English Program, English Instructor

Spring International Language Center – University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas (Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014)

• Taught English to prepare students for the American academy. (20 contact hours/week)

• Assisted with syllabi and materials development associated with courses taught as well as input into overall program curricula.

• Presented at faculty workshops on teaching methodology and materials development.

• Assisted with The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) process.

• Co-chaired Professional Development Committee (Fall 2013-Fall 2014) 

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas (Spring 2014)

• Taught and developed TESOL Methods course for M. Ed. TESOL and M.A.T. programs by applying foundational principles of applied linguistic and educational theory to ESL teaching and differentiated instruction.

Associate Faculty, Department of Applied Linguistics, English Instructor 

Peking University Health Science Center Beijing, China (Spring 2012)

• 2nd Year Writing for English Majors: Academic Writing (2 sections)

• Graduate Speaking: Conference and Presentation Discourse (2 section)

• Senior Thesis adviser and defense committee member. (5 students)

• Developed syllabus and materials for courses taught. 

• Initiated curriculum reform for writing program of English majors.

Associate Faculty, Department of English, EAP Program

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana (Fall 2011)

• Provided novice users of English with language support so that they can more fully participate in their academic program of study while offering maximum student-teacher interaction through student-centered communicative teaching and delivering individual attention and conferences as the need arises.

• Regularly attended workshops on methods and techniques including CALL as well as proctored and assess placement tests in the EAP Program. 

• G 011, English as a Second Language II – focuses on academic reading and grammar skills. 

• W 131, Elementary Composition – focuses on academic writing skills including rhetorical knowledge, critical reading, and process writing in order to prepare novice writers of English to fully participate and succeed in their respective fields.

Associate Faculty, Department of English, Writing Program

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana (Fall 2011)

• Offered lessons diverse in content and purpose, yet united in quality, which support the University’s mission and its Principles of Undergraduate Learning in unique and exciting ways.

• Regularly attended workshops and professional development seminars on teaching writing methodology, composition, and rhetoric.

• W 131, Elementary Composition – focuses on writing skills, which promote experience with different kinds of writing for various audiences, development of important rhetorical skills such as developing a purpose, identifying a viable audience, writing to appeal to that audience, and negotiating the language requirements for success with selected genres.

Associate Instructor, Department of English, EAP Program

IIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, Indiana (Spring 2010)        

•  Assisted senior lecturer/assistant director of the EAP program with day to day teacherly duties for an EAP freshman composition class including lesson planning, running classroom activities, student conferencing, assessing writing, and creating assignments. 

EFL Teacher 

Chung Dahm Foreign Language Institute Seoul, South Korea (November 2008-Feb. 2010)

• Taught Elementary and Middle school students using modern communicative and task-based methodology – 2 classes a day, 6 days a week.

• Facilitated multiple levels of courses ranging from low intermediate to advanced English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar, as well as test preparation skills.

• Advised colleagues on teaching methodology through individual feedback as well as staff workshops.

• Collaborated with the director of studies to design and implement intensive weekend courses. 

EFL Teacher 

Kontext School of Foreign Languages Belgrade, Serbia (September 2007- August 2008)

• Taught English as a foreign language for a multitude of purposes including general English, test preparation, and business English – 3 classes per day, 5 groups a week, multiple one-on-one.

• Utilized, designed, and adapted an assortment of the latest resources and materials available to deliver student-based, communicative lessons planned at my discretion.

• Collaborated with colleagues to conduct and attend workshops on teaching methodology.  

EFL Teacher

International House World Organization Kharkov, Ukraine (August 2006- August-2007)

• Taught English to a range of age groups including teens and adults utilizing communicative and task-based methodology – 2 classes a day, 6 groups a week, multiple one-on-one.

• Worked with general English groups and corporate clients as well as individual students.

• Attended weekly workshops presented by highly qualified and experienced faculty members. 

Education

Indiana University Bloomington, IN

• Pursuing Ed.D. in Higher Education (2017- )

  • Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education

  • Minor: Public Management, School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  • Graduate Certificate: Institutional Research

TESOL International Association

• Certificate: Best Practices of Online English Language Teaching (June 2020)

• Completed three 60 hour courses and a 20 hour capstone earning IACET accredited 20 Continuing Education Units

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, IN

• Master of Arts in English with TESOL Concentration (May 2012)

• Graduate Certificate in TESOL (August 2011)

School of International Training ESL Certificate (May 2006)

• Received invaluable practical training through teaching demonstrations, lesson planning and analysis, practice teaching, feedback, and self-reflection.

• Developed and applied skills in teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and culture.

Indiana University Bloomington, IN

• Engaged in Graduate Non-Degree courses in Department of Slavic Languages (Sept. 2004- Aug. 2006)

• Attended the Summer School of Croatian Language and Culture at the University of Zagreb, Croatia (Summer 2006)

• Attended the Summer Workshop in Serbian Language and Culture in Valjevo, Serbia. (Summer 2005)

Indiana University Bloomington, IN

• B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology, May 2001

Academic Positions

Research Assistant and Liaison International Center for Intercultural Communication (ICIC) and Peking University, Health Science Center (Spring 2012)

• Coordinated cross-cultural efforts in a research project designed to explore linguistic indicators of medical adherence in Chinese diabetes patients’ health narratives.

• Trained interviewers, coordinated IRB approval of team, and advised team on research methodology. 

Faculty Assistant IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, Dean's Office (September 2010-Summer 2011, 2012 intermittent consultation)

• Assisted Chancellor’s Professor of History, Dean of Academic Affairs, with requested research inquiries on European immigration patterns to the US.

• Gathered valuable data for Dean of Academic Affairs regarding best practices of post-secondary education administration.

• Managed Associate Faculty Office Suite consisting of 26 cubicles and utilized by over 100 part-time faculty. Duties include:

  • • Coordinate faculty workspace and storage.

    • Create and administer policy regarding operation and use of office space.

    • Generally assist faculty and students with their daily needs in the Associate Faculty Office.

 Faculty Assistant Department of English, IUPUI (Jan. 2011-Aug. 2011)

• Gathered historic data regarding student enrollment and other course information for Department Chair in order to assist with upcoming external review and departmental annual report.

• Manipulated data utilizing Excel skills to create palatable charts and graphs for upcoming external review and for multiple English Department program directors’ edification. 

• Assisted Chair of English department with current Second Language Acquisition research on materials development for Language for Specific Purposes.

Circulation Assistant University Library, IUPUI (Fall 2010)

• Attended to patrons essential needs regarding effective use of all library resources including research assistance when necessary. 

• Maintained circulation of items utilizing extreme attention to detail, acute organizational tactics, and proficient knowledge of the Library of Congress system.

Presentations and Publications

Gusich, J., Delk-Le Good, C., & Zlatkovska, E. (2021). Stretching your budget in challenging times: Resources for intensive English programs [Invited Presentation]. NAFSA Peer-to-Peer Perspectives, Online.

Gusich, J. (2021). International students during COVID: The story told by SEVIS data [Refereed Presentation]. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Virtual.

Kane, S., Gusich, J., & Upton, T. (2020). Sound and simple approach to an extensive reading project. INTESOL Journal, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.18060/24421

Gusich, J., & Colantonio, L. (2020). Rethinking summative assessments while pivoting to online teaching. EnglishUSA Journal, 3(Fall), 10–11.

Gusich, J., Zlatkovska, E., Deschamps, M., & Villavicencio, A. (2020). Recruiting and retaining international students for intensive English programs [Invited Presentation]. NAFSA Webinar: Government Connection, Virtual.

Gusich, J., & Sarah Grace, F. (2018). Sound and simple approach to an extensive reading project [Refereed Presentation]. TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Chicago, IL.

Gusich, J., Upton, T., Seig, M. T., & McMillan, D. (2018). Hot topics in IEP’s [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J., & Zlatkovska, E. (2016). Hot topics in IEP’s [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J., & Janjigian, K. (2016). Launching a new intensive English program [Refereed Presentation]. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Denver, CO.

Gusich, J., & Hopson, M. (2015). International art students needs and ways to meet them [Refereed Presentation]. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Conference, Boston, MA.

Gusich, J. (2015). Finding the right English placement test [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Connor, U., Gusich, J., Guo, L., & Dobson, K. (2015). Adapting methodology to diverse cultural contexts. In Understanding patients’ voices: A multimethod approach to health discourse (pp. 123–134). John Benjamins.

Gusich, J. (2014). Curriculum development from the perspective of a new English language program [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J. (2013). Formulaic language: Blurring grammar and vocabulary in the ESL classroom [Refereed Presentation]. ARKTESOL Conference, Rogers, AR.

Gusich, J. (2013). Make your own board game: Contextualizing spoken interaction using technology [Refereed Presentation]. TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Dallas, TX.

Gusich, J., & Dobson, K. (2013). Including students’ voices in needs analysis: The case of ‘feedforward’ in an EAP writing course [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J. (2012). Reliving and analyzing the past: A genre approach to memoir writing in an EFL setting [Refereed Presentation]. LaTESOL Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Gusich, J. (2012). Thinking beyond graduation: Take a year to teach abroad [Invited Presentation]. International Education Week, University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education, Fayetteville, AR.

Gusich, J., & Dobson, K. (2012). The intercultural application of a linguistic research method: A pilot study analyzing Chinese type 2 diabetes patients’ discourse [Refereed Presentation]. Intercultural Rhetoric Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J. (2011). Enhancing academic classroom discourse for optimum communication [Invited Workshop Facilitator]. The Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council (APAFSC) & Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion of IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J. (2011). Teaching EFL – Experiences from abroad [Invited Presentation]. The 2011 Fall Career Week, Liberal Arts Career Development Office, IU School of Liberal Arts, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J. (2011). The real young professionals of Indianapolis [Invited Presentation]. Career Development Fair, IU School of Liberal Arts, Indianapolis, IN.

Gusich, J., Orlando, H., & Stamper, S. (2011). Diagrams and flow charts for textual organization: Visual representations for comprehension and assessment – Reading for academic purposes [Refereed Presentation]. INTESOL, Indianapolis, IN.

Awards and Scholarships

• IUPUI Graduate International Experience Award for excellence in overseas teaching and English language curriculum enhancement at Peking University Health Science Center. (March 2012)

• Joan and Larry Cimino Award for Excellence in Intercultural Communication for the paper, “Translation of an Interview Protocol.” Co-authored with Kate Dobson. (February 2012)

• IUPUI Tuition Scholarship Full tuition remittance. (Fall 2011, Spring 2012)

• The Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council (APAFSC) Fellowship for linguistic and discursive instruction and support for the APAFSC . (Fall 2011)