Jonthon Coulson

Jonthon Coulson is an education professional with extensive international experience. He served as a Research Consultant for the World Bank from December 2018 to February 2019, where he conducted a literature review of Indonesian-language peer-reviewed articles and book chapters about Indonesian education for an upcoming World Bank Flagship Education publication.1

Coulson's educational background includes:

• Ed.D. student in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University (expected graduation: May 2021)
• M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Pace University
• M.A. in Strategic Communication from the University of Missouri
• B.J. in Advertising with a Linguistics Minor from the University of Missouri1

His professional experience includes:

• University Lecturer at the National University of Jakarta (2016-2018)
• AP English Teacher and Senior Advisor at Bronx Preparatory Charter School (2012-2014)
• ESL Teacher at Bronx Preparatory Charter School (2009-2010)
• English Teaching Assistant in Indonesia (2008-2009)1

Coulson has held several fellowships, including:

• Education and Identity Fellow at the Institute of Current World Affairs (2016-2018)
• English Language Fellow with the U.S. State Department (2010-2012)
• Fulbright Scholar (2008-2009)1

His research interests focus on the cultural relevance and responsivity of educational planning and pre- and in-service teacher education, particularly in international contexts.2