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Academic Staff

It is recognized that all language programs at university level require native speaker participation. The university has therefore strived for a balance between native English speaking and Cambodian teachers.

International Staff:

Several organizations provide volunteers to the English Language Support Unit: Maryknoll (USA), Christian & Missionary Alliance (Canada), Volunteer Service Abroad (New Zealand), United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (USA), the United States Information Service (USA), OMF (UK) and Princeton in Asia. These volunteers typically teach within ELSU on a temporary basis.

Permanent Staff:

(The number in brackets indicates the year the staff member began teaching at RUPP)

Mr.Sok Samnang (1986): B.A. (Vietnamese Linguistics and Literature), Ho Chi Minh University (Vietnam), 1991; Certificate (English for Specific Purposes), Deakin University (Australia), 2001; currently pursuing M.A. (TESOL), Pannasastra University (Cambodia), 2007.

Mr.Chan Saraphong (1991): Diploma (Russian Language), RUPP, 1990; B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 1998; M.A. (ELT), Assumption University (Thailand), 2003.

Ms.Oeur Sisotha (1991): M.A. (Education), Foreign Languages Institute (Ukraine), 1991.

Ms.Pan Somaly (1993): M.A. (Philology), Russian University of People’s Friendship (Russia), 1992; M.A. (ESL), Gonzaga University (USA), 2003.

Ms.Sou Boramy (1994): M.A. (Education in Russian Language and Literature), Moscow State Pedagogical University (Russia), 1993; Certificate (Language Testing), SEAMEO Regional Language Center (Singapore), 1999; Certificate (Train the Trainers in Course Curriculum Design), Singapore Training Center (Phnom Penh), 2004; M.A. (ELT), Assumption University (Thailand), 2003; participated (Teacher Exchange Program in Curriculum Design), Victory University of Wellington (New Zealand), 2005; a speaker (The Annual 28th ThailandTESOL Conference), (Thailand); a featured speaker (6th CamTESOL Conference), Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Certificate (International Teaching English as a Foreign Language), University of Washington (USA), 2010.

Ms.Tao Nary (2000): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2000; M.A. (TESOL), University of Technology, Sydney (Australia), 2006; Certificate (English Language and Literature—General), City University of New York (USA), 2003; currently pursuing Ph.D. (Assessment), Melbourne University (Australia).

Ms.Bounchan Sumana (2001): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2001; Certificate (English Language and Literature—General), City University of New York (USA), 2003; M.Sc. (Higher Education Administration (Student Affairs)), Texas A & M University (USA), 2007, currently pursuing Ph.D. (Education), University of Newcastle (Australia).

Mr.Dek Sovannthea (2001): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2001; B.Sc. (Computer Science and Engineering), RUPP, 2003; M.A. (Teaching with Technology), Santa Clara University (USA), 2006.

Ms.Nguon Ramna (2005): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; currently pursuing Med. (Administration), RUPP,(Cambodia).

Ms.Kim Dinath (2006): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; Diploma (Applied Linguistics) SEAMEO Regional Language Center (Singapore), 2008; currently pursuing M.Ed. (Administration), RUPP, (Cambodia).

Ms.Prak T. Vatey (2007): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; M.Ed. (Administration), University of Origen, (USA), 2010.

Ms.Haing Sivpheng (2007): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; currently pursuing M.Ed. (Administration), RUPP, (Cambodia).

Mr.Chuon Kheang (2007): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2005; currently pursuing M.Ed. (Administration), RUPP, (Cambodia).

Mr.Khat Korop (2007): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; currently pursuing M.A. (TESOL), RUPP, (Cambodia).

Mr.Thann Meng Leap (2007): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006.

Mr.Toch Pheakdey (2006): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006; currently pursuing M.Ed. (Administration), RUPP, (Cambodia).

Mr.Nhoung Sovoan (2006): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006.

Mr.Lim Lady (2008): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006.

Mr.Song Sokun (2008): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2006.

Mr. Heng Pidor (2008): B.Ed. (TEFL), RUPP, 2000; currently pursuing M.Ed. (Administration), RUPP (Cambodia).

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