Jared Valenzuela

English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Tutor

Centre for English Language Education

• MA in English Language Teaching ( Distinction )
• Teaching English for Academic Purposes Certified - University of Glasgow
• TESOL certified
• Cambridge CELTA certified
• Professional Teaching Certificate
• Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test Certificate
• Registered Nurse

Jared Valenzuela is an educator specializing in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and higher education pedagogy, recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and an Associate Fellow of BALEAP (British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes). His teaching practice spans diverse international contexts, with roles in universities and educational programs in China, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. Jared’s areas of expertise include EAP instruction and British Parliamentary debate convenorship, complemented by active contributions to academic conferences and publications on topics such as student engagement, AI literacy, and innovative teaching methodologies. His work reflects a thoughtful engagement with contemporary developments in education, addressing the evolving needs of learners and educators in a global academic environment.

Preliminary Year RWAC ( Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts )

Preliminary Year OCS ( Oral Communication Skills )

NAA module convenor IBPD

My primary area of research interests are motivation, English for academic purpose, curriculum and assessment. 

Valenzuela, J. (2023) Exploring the motivation of CET-6 Passers. University of Nottingham Ningbo China EAP/ESP Conference, Ningbo, China.

Valenzuela, J. (2024) Enhancing Student Engagement: Implementing EngageTPACK to Combat Student Boredom. CELE Tri-Campus Conference, Ningbo, November 2024.