Kal Spencer
About Kal Spencer
Kal Spencer is an English Language Learner (ELL) Instructor at the Literacy Center of West Michigan, with a background in teaching and program development for refugees and immigrants. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies - Film and a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language.
Current Role at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Kal Spencer has been serving as an English Instructor at the Literacy Center of West Michigan since 2022. In this role, Spencer focuses on teaching English language skills to adult learners in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position emphasizes practical language use and aims to empower students through improved communication abilities.
Experience at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Kal Spencer has held multiple roles at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). Spencer began as an AmeriCorps VISTA, Economic Empowerment Program Developer from 2019 to 2020 in Colchester, Vermont. Since 2020, Spencer has worked as an ELL Instructor at USCRI, focusing on English language instruction for refugees and immigrants.
Educational Background
Kal Spencer earned a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies - Film from Cornerstone University, where studies were completed from 2010 to 2014. Spencer later pursued a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor at the same institution, completing the program from 2020 to 2022.
Teaching Initiatives and Course Development
Kal Spencer has designed various educational programs and courses. Notably, Spencer created a workplace English course for advanced learners that incorporates grammar, vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and the four language skills. Additionally, Spencer delivered a citizenship test preparation course for intermediate English learners and developed multimedia materials for a beginner digital literacy course.
Previous Teaching Experience
Prior to current roles, Kal Spencer worked as an ESL Teacher at I Can Read System in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 2016 to 2017. Spencer also served as a Lab Assistant/Teaching Assistant at Cornerstone University in 2012 and was a Student Film Producer at the same university from 2010 to 2014.