English as a Second Language (ESL)
Computer-assisted instruction for students of all language backgrounds.
ESL Department Overview
Coastline's ESL Department provides a specialized English program for foreign-born or bilingual students who need to improve their skills in speaking, comprehending, reading, or writing the English language.
The ESL Program is recommended for adults preparing for other college courses, college degrees, and vocational training programs, and it is suitable for those who want to improve their English skills for employment. Units for some ESL courses transfer to the Cal State University (CSU) system.
The ESL program headquarters are at the Westminster Campus - Le-Jao Center.
Assessment
English, ESL, and Math Placement
All Coastline students are eligible to register for transfer-level English composition and Math courses, regardless of educational background.
Students' initial placement for English, ESL, or Math is based on multiple measures, beginning with the high school information a student reports on the Coastline application.
Learn more at Counseling | Assessment.
Dedicated Faculty
Marc Kepler is the Department Chair for Coastline's English as a Second Language (ESL) Department.
- B.A. in Political Science, North Park College, Chicago, IL
- English Graduate Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
- M.A. in TESOL, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
"Born in Minnesota, I was raised in Ohio, Washington, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. After graduating from college, I taught English as a Foreign Language in Odawara, Japan for two and a half years. After returning to the United States from Japan, I returned to school to get further education and training to teach ESL. I have been teaching ESL in southern California community colleges since 2001 and have been at Coastline since 2007. It has been a joy and privilege to teach ESL students from over 75 different countries."
Department Faculty
Mary Ahlman
German Arellano
Ryan Boyd
Peggy Burke, Ph.D
Raymond Carson
Cheryl Ceralde-Elson
Michael Chamberlain, Ph.D.
Tonya Cobb
Janet Cruz-Teposte, Ed.D.
Anhvy Do
Rachel Don
Esmeralda Godoy
Kristen Gonzalez
Timothy Grove, Ph.D.
Michelle Grozinger
Fouton Hasan
Richard Hofferd, Ph.D.
Esther Lee
Brent Levingston
Michelle Livote
Gina Man
Gregory Matthis
Chris Mefford
Tremonisha Putros, Ph.D.
Shaheed Sabrin
Marisol Saens
Mara Tavantzis
Douglas Ward
May Youn
