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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 StreamFaculty 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 StreamFaculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice, Canada1 Sep 2026 - present
- Postdoctoral Research AssociateIowa State University, Ames, United States2024 - 2026
- Academic Communication ConsultantCenter for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University, United States2021 - 2024
- Instructor in Educational Technology for English TeachingOnline 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 InstructorIowa State University, Ames, United States2019 - 2021
- ESL InstructorMusic High School DMU Todor Skalovski, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2010 - 2017
- ESL InstructorElementary & Middle School OU Josip Brzo Tito, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2010 - 2017
- Teaching AssistantAmerican University of Europe-FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic ofJan 2013 - Jul 2013
DEGREES
- PhD, Applied Linguistics and TechnologyIowa State University, Ames, United States2019 - 2024
- MA, TESL/Applied Linguistics (Computer-Assisted Language Learning)Iowa State University, United States2017 - 2019
- MA, Applied LinguisticsAmerican University of Europe - FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2014 - 2017
- BA, English Language and Literature with ItalianAmerican University of Europe - FON, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of2007 - 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
- AI Innovator in Language Teaching BadgePearson English Language Learning2025 - present
- Pearson English Language AI Explorer BadgePearson English Language Learning2024 - present
- AI Educator Certification (Levels 1 and 2)MagicschoolAI2024 - present
- Certified National Competitive Awards ConsultantCenter for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
- Certified English Speaking ConsultantCenter for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
- Oral English Certification Test RaterCenter for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2021 - present
- Certified Writing ConsultantCenter for Communication Excellence, Iowa State University2020 - present
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: English Communication Program DevelopmentIowa State University, Ames, United States2024 - 2026Postdoctoral Fellowship
- The Emerging Leaders AcademyIowa State University, Ames, United States2025 - 2026
- NSF I-Corps Program - Entrepreneurial training in commercialization of research & edtech innovationIowa State University, Ames, United StatesSep 2024 - Dec 2024
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak and understand
- MacedonianCan read, write, speak and understand
- ItalianCan read, write, speak and understand
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, write, speak and understand
- FrenchCan read, write and understand
- SerbianCan read, speak and understand