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Intensive English Center
In person: 108 Webster Hall
Phone: (320) 308-3062
Email: iecadmissions@stcloudstate.edu
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About the Intensive English Center
Mission
The Intensive English Center at SCSU provides English language instruction for individuals whose primary language is one other than English and who wish to improve their English language skills for the purpose of pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a university or college in the United States. Additionally, the IEC provides introductions to general American and academic American culture. Through these two endeavors students in the IEC are given the opportunity to grow intellectually and emotionally as they learn to successfully communicate in English and learn to live in a different culture.
Vision
The IEC contributes significantly to SCSU’s overall diversity and provides opportunities for cross-cultural and intercultural communication, leaving a life changing and lasting impact on the SCSU student, faculty, and staff communities. Through its instructional and curriculum experiences, the IEC assists the Department of Humanities and, specifically, the MA-TESL program in providing practical, relevant teaching experience for graduate students pursuing a career in ESL. Furthermore, the IEC actively supports visiting scholars from other countries who wish to learn more about the teaching of English as a Second Language.
Faculty and Staff
Jesse Sadoff
- English Language Support Services Coordinator
- M.A. TESL, Northern Arizona University
(320) 308-4189 | 112 Webster Hall
Teachers
Abdul-Latif Habib
Habib Abdul-Latif has been an English language teacher for two and a half years since graduating from the University of Cape Coast in 2022. His passion for the English language began during his undergraduate studies, when he tutored students preparing for their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Additionally, while pursuing his undergraduate degree, he worked as a part-time English teacher at Al-Wafaa International School’s Junior High School. After graduating, he completed his national service as an English language teacher at Anbariya Ibn Taimiyah School from 2022 to 2023. He was later assigned to teach English at Amania Islamic School, where he taught Basic 6 students from September to December 2024.
Habib is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Daniel Montoya
Daniel Montoya has been an English and Spanish language instructor for about six years. He has taught learners at all levels, from kindergarten to college, in both El Salvador and the United States. He earned his B.A. in Applied Linguistics from Instituto Centro Cultural in El Salvador.
Daniel has taught a variety of English courses, including Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing, Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, Pronunciation, and Vocabulary. He infuses culture in his lessons, encouraging students to share and learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds.
Outside the classroom, Daniel has been involved in the Salvadoran musical scene. He has performed as both a soloist and ensemble member with the Opera of El Salvador, the National Choir of El Salvador, and the Philharmonic Choir of El Salvador, appearing in the country’s most important theaters.