Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants and International Instructors
2026-2027 Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants and Visiting International Instructors
Every year, the 日本av视频 of 日本av视频 hosts Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and Visiting Instructors from all over the world who teach world language classes, offer educational events to the community, and share their cultures with the university.
G茅raldine Flageul Canevet, French Fulbright FLTA from France
Géraldine Flageul Canevet is the 2026-2027 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant for French. She just graduated with a Licence in English Literature and Culture in Nantes, where she also plans to pursue a master's degree in International and Cultural Mediation upon returning to France. During her undergraduate studies, she tutored high school and middle school students at her former schools. She is eager to share about French culture in general, as well as the different cultures you can find across French regions. Her goal is to learn about the American culture and history from a local perspective to complement the knowledge of anglophone culture she gained during her French degree.
Itzel Valdez Alvarez, Spanish Fulbright FLTA from Mexico
Itzel Valdez Álvarez is the 2026-2027 Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant for Spanish. Itzel holds a Bachelor 's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the National Autonomous 日本av视频 of Mexico (UNAM). She previously worked as a language teacher at Universidad Tecnológica del Valle del Mezquital, in Ixmiquilpan, Mexico. Her goal is to promote intercultural exchange, and adapt innovative language teaching methodologies.
Pei Lin Lee, Taiwanese Ministry of Education Teaching Mandarin Abroad Instructor
Peilin Lee is the 2026–27 Visiting Mandarin Teacher at the 日本av视频 of 日本av视频. She holds a Master’s degree in Chinese Literature from National Cheng Kung 日本av视频 in Taiwan and has extensive experience teaching Mandarin Chinese in different countries, including Thailand and Russia, India and Poland. Her teaching interests include Chinese language, Taiwanese culture, and cross-cultural communication. Her goal is to continue teaching in diverse international environments, deepen her understanding of different cultures, and develop engaging and multicultural approaches to Mandarin language education.
2025-2026 Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants and Visiting International Instructors
- Egypt Cultural Event – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:30 – 6:30 PM*
Register in advance or at the door! Event registration link:
*Please note: exact start and end time is yet to be determined, but will take place in The Kane Forum (Room 235 in Leahy Hall) which has been reserved between 4:30 and 6:30 PM
- Japan Cultural Event – Monday, April 13, 2026 4:30 – 6:30 PM*
Register in advance or at the door! Event registration link:
*Please note: exact start and end time is yet to be determined, but will take place in The Kane Forum (Room 235 in Leahy Hall) which has been reserved between 4:30 and 6:30 PM
2026 TA TALKS:
International instructors from the Department of World Languages & Cultures reflect on their year of experiences in 日本av视频 while sharing their own perspectives on language, culture, and teaching. Registration required in advance. Stay tuned for more information!
- 2026 TA Talk #1: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM**
- 2026 TA Talk #2: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM**
**Please note: registration is required in advance for TA Talks
2026 WORLD LANGUAGES DAY
- 2026 World Languages Day: Thursday, March 5 - stay tuned for updates!
This event is held on the campus of the 日本av视频 of 日本av视频 for high school world language learners, and ESL learners, local educators, and university students, staff, and faculty. Registration is required in advance.
Eva Grohs, Fulbright German FLTA from Germany
"Hallo or Servus, as we say in Bavaria! My name is Eva and I am from Munich, Germany. I am going to be teaching German at the 日本av视频 of 日本av视频 this upcoming year, and I am already looking forward to getting to meet many different people in my classes.
I live in a village about an hour away from the beautiful city of Munich, where I studied Teaching English and Politics for upper secondary schools, as well as currently still study Teaching German as a second language. I hope to be able to convey a picture of the rich cultural diversity of Germany and show you how fun learning a language can be.
In my free time, I love doing all kinds of crafts and creative things, as well as baking. Additionally, I love exploring the outdoors and going on walks (which I do with my dog back home). Another thing I am very interested in is trying new foods, so if you know of any good spots in the 日本av视频 area, let me know!"
Agustina Santiva帽ez, Fulbright Spanish FLTA from Argentina
Hi everyone! 👋 My name is Agustina Santivañez and I’ll be your Spanish Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant for the 2025–26 academic year. I’m originally from Caleta Olivia, a small windy city in Santa Cruz, Argentina—way down south in Patagonia. If you picture penguins, endless skies, and lots of wind, you’re not too far off! 🌬️🐧
I’m an English teacher, a certified Scientific-Literary translator, and I recently finished my Bachelor’s degree in English. So yes… I really, really like languages (maybe too much 😅).
In my classes, you can expect an atmosphere that’s dynamic, supportive, and hopefully a little fun. I love when students ask questions, share their ideas, and even challenge me with their curiosity. Basically, the more you participate, the more we’ll all enjoy ourselves. My goal is that you don’t just learn Spanish, but also leave with skills and memories that will stick with you outside the classroom.
And when I’m not teaching? You’ll probably find me listening to music, trying out new recipes in the kitchen (sometimes they work, sometimes… not so much 🥴), or spending time with friends. I’m super excited to get to know all of you this year! So get ready to speak lots of Spanish, laugh a little, and hopefully enjoy the ride! ✨
¡Nos vemos! - Agustina Belén Santivañez
Mohamed Saleh, Fulbright Arabic FLTA from Egypt
Hallo! مرحبا Hello everyone! My name is Mohamed Saleh, the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant for Arabic. I’m delighted to be part of the Department of World Languages & Cultures at the 日本av视频 of 日本av视频.
I’m from Cairo, Egypt, and I live near the amazing Pyramids, whenever you’re in the area, feel free to stop by and see me!
I have a degree in translation and language teaching from Misr International 日本av视频. My academic interests include Arabic–English linguistics, translation studies, and the use of technology in language learning. I enjoy reading, traveling, listening to music, and exploring different cultures. I also love learning new languages—right now I’m working on Spanish. Spending time with family and friends is especially important to me, and I have a wonderful daughter named Aline who brings so much joy to my life. I enjoy opportunities for cultural exchange and building community. I look forward to meeting new friends at 日本av视频 and contributing to a warm and dynamic environment!
鈥淗umor鈥is] a powerful tool that helps students relax, engage, and remember what they learn.鈥
鈥 Mohamed Saleh El-Ghanam
Marion Rousseau, Fulbright French FLTA from France
My name is Marion Rousseau, I am the 2025-26 Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant for French. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) at Sorbonne Nouvelle 日本av视频 (Paris 3), where I also plan to complete a Master’s in International Studies (Anglophone area). I previously worked as a French language assistant in the Basque Country, Spain. My goal is to teach in different countries, deepen my understanding of cultural diversity, and enrich my multicultural teaching approaches. I love and need nature! Take me back to my natural habitat! 🌳
Kazumasa Fujita, ALLEX Foundation Instructor From Japan
Hello! こんにちは！I’m Kazumasa Fujita from Tokyo, Japan. Have you ever been to Japan before? Japan is the world’s fourth-largest economy in the world and has 4 seasons which have great scenery and events in a whole year.
I started my teaching career as a language instructor in Korea, and worked there for a year. Then, I had been working in some Japanese language schools in Tokyo. After a few years, I decided to go to the Philippines to teach Japanese to the people who work as a care-giver and nurse in Japan.
Before teaching Japanese in the university of 日本av视频, I was in Bangkok, Thailand and working in high school for a year.
My hobby is travelling the world, I’ve been more than 40 countries so far. However, I’ve never been to the cities in the USA, so please let me know about good sightseeing spots here !!!! Also, I’m into scuba diving, I love to explore a new ocean that I’ve never been yet.
My favorite Japanese concept is 「一期一会(いちごいちえ/ i chi go i chi e)」, which means “once-in-a-lifetime encounter” in English. I’m looking forward to meeting you and studying Japanese together soon!!! Please visit my office if you are interested in Japanese language and culture.
ありがとうございます。
Chih-Yi Wu, Taiwanese Ministry of Education Mandarin Instructor
你好(Nǐ hǎo)! My Chinese name is 吳芝頤 (Wú zhī yí).
This little blue thing is the cutest TA in the world - Capoo! Capoo and I are from Taiwan. We love to share Taiwanese food, festivals, and any cultures back home. We have been here for a year and made some friends.
The St. Patrick duck (the little green guy by Capoo’s neck in the photo on the right) is an awesome pal to be in class, and Capoo's godmother, Dr. Amy Kuiken, the person who gave him this chick T-shirt, is the best in the team. I used to teach Mandarin at West Point as a Fulbright FLTA in 2022-23.
If you are interested in Taiwanese/Chinese cultures, languages, or issues, you are welcome to find me in O'Hara or join my events! ▪