Vit Vanicek
Admissions and Academic Services Chair
Senior Faculty
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Contact
Building & Room:
Addams Hall, Room 105
Address:
830 S. Halsted St.
Office Phone:
Email:
About
I’ve taught English for over 25 years and worked as an IEP instructor in the U.S. for over fifteen years. I've been teaching at the UIC Tutorium since 2010, and I am still as passionate about my students' improvement as the day I started. I like teaching all levels of proficiency, but my strength lies in teaching advanced academic reading and writing skills. When not on the UIC campus, I enjoy cooking for my family, writing fiction, drawing, woodworking, distance running and cycling, and target archery.
Professional Leadership
Convention Proposal Reviewer 2015-2025, TESOL International
Education
M.A. Cultural Studies, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Ph.D. English Linguistics: Anglo-American Literary Studies, Charles University, Czech Republic
Licensures and Certifications
CEA Site Reviewer (2013-2016)
Professional Memberships
TESOL International
Illinois TESOL/Bilingual English (ITBE)
Selected Presentations
- Extensive Practice Logs: Beating Routine and Increasing Complexity, Poster Presentation (co-presenter) (2019)
- The Power of Visualizing in Academic Reading and Writing. (2012)