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Agata Guskaroska

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice

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  • Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
    Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice

BIO

Agata Guskaroska is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at ISTEP where she supports communication and professional language development for engineering students. She began her career teaching English to young musicians in her home country of North Macedonia, which sparked her interest in language for specific purposes and professional development with the use of technology. She later moved to the USA as a Fulbright scholar, completing a second MA in TESL/Applied Linguistics and a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University.
 
Over more than 15 years, Agata has taught learners and professionals worldwide, developing online courses, MOOCs, and open educational resources (OERs) that have reached over 100,000 educators and students worldwide. Her work bridges language development, engineering communication, and educational technology. She currently serves as Book Review Editor for the English for Specific Purposes journal and the Chair of SPLIS (TESOL’s Speech, Pronunciation, and Listening Interest Section).

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
    Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice, Canada1 Sep 2026 - present
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    Iowa State University, Ames, United States2024 - 2026
  • Academic Communication Consultant
    Center for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University, United States2021 - 2024
  • Instructor in Educational Technology for English Teaching
    Online Professional English Network, U.S. Department of State, Iowa State University, Ames, United States2021 - 2024
  • Assistant Editor, OER: “Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics”
    Iowa State University, Ames, United StatesJan 2024 - Jul 2024
  • Communication Instructor
    Iowa State University, Ames, United States2019 - 2021
  • ESL Instructor
    Music High School DMU Todor Skalovski, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2010 - 2017
  • ESL Instructor
    Elementary & Middle School OU Josip Brzo Tito, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2010 - 2017
  • Teaching Assistant
    American University of Europe-FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic ofJan 2013 - Jul 2013

DEGREES

  • PhD, Applied Linguistics and Technology
    Iowa State University, Ames, United States2019 - 2024
  • MA, TESL/Applied Linguistics (Computer-Assisted Language Learning)
    Iowa State University, United States2017 - 2019
  • MA, Applied Linguistics
    American University of Europe - FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2014 - 2017
  • BA, English Language and Literature with Italian
    American University of Europe - FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2007 - 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

  • AI Innovator in Language Teaching Badge
    Pearson English Language Learning2025 - present
  • Pearson English Language AI Explorer Badge
    Pearson English Language Learning2024 - present
  • AI Educator Certification (Levels 1 and 2)
    MagicschoolAI2024 - present
  • Certified National Competitive Awards Consultant
    Center for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
  • Certified English Speaking Consultant
    Center for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
  • Oral English Certification Test Rater
    Center for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
  • Certified Writing Consultant
    Center for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2020 - present

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: English Communication Program Development
    Iowa State University, Ames, United States2024 - 2026
    Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • The Emerging Leaders Academy
    Iowa State University, Ames, United States2025 - 2026
  • NSF I-Corps Program - Entrepreneurial training in commercialization of research & edtech innovation
    Iowa State University, Ames, United StatesSep 2024 - Dec 2024

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Macedonian
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Italian
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Spanish - Latin American
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • French
    Can read, write and understand
  • Serbian
    Can read, speak and understand