Thomas University. Dr. Jiang has over 10 years’ college-level teaching experiences in the Florida State and China. She has presented in dozens of TESOL and literacy conferences locally, regionally and nationally. Her research interests include: cognitive linguistics, strategies for English learners in content areas, various instructional scaffoldings and the use of literature to develop students’ cultural competence. She has taught courses in methods, strategies, curriculum design, instruction and assessment in TESOL, cross-cultural studies, applied linguistics, and other foundational courses in education.