Laura Mendoza

Laura Mendoza is an experienced university lecturer of English and researcher in the field of education at Aalto University's Language Centre.14 With over 20 years of experience in university teaching and administration across three countries (USA, Mexico, and Finland), she specializes in supporting learners' individual academic and professional communication needs, both spoken and written, in English.1

Research Focus

Mendoza's research primarily concentrates on teaching and learning in higher education, with a particular emphasis on academic writing in increasingly internationalized university settings.3 She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Helsinki, focusing on topics such as:

• Self-efficacy in academic writing
• Approaches to thesis writing
• Students' experiences of the thesis as a teaching and learning environment2

Expertise and Specialties

As an English teacher, Mendoza's specialty lies in:

• Supporting academic writing needs
• Enhancing learner agency in her courses
• Teaching English language and communication
• Qualified subject teacher of Spanish1

Professional Experience

Beyond her teaching role, Mendoza has:

• Worked in supervisory and administrative positions in higher education for approximately 12 years
• Gained valuable experience in leading teams of academic experts
• Contributed to curriculum development1

Her diverse background and extensive experience make Laura Mendoza a valuable asset to the Language Centre at Aalto University, where she continues to support students in their academic and professional communication endeavors.4