Stephanie Buus
Experienced English and Scandinavian language tutor
Ixelles
Summary
Experienced English and Scandinavian language tutor | Specialist in intercultural learning and tailored support for beginners to advanced learners. Strong understanding of curriculum design and student assessment methods for optimal educational outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Private Language Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2002 - Current
- Delivering personalized lessons in English, Swedish, and Danish for teenagers, adults, and professionals.
- Tailored lessons to goals: conversation, writing, academic preparation, or workplace communication.
- Both online teaching (Zoom, TEAMS) and face-to-face.
- Helping learners improve confidence and achieve measurable progress.
Adjunct Instructor – Cultural Studies
Stockholm University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Taught interdisciplinary courses in English for international students.
- Designed and delivered courses for multilingual groups.
English Teacher (EFL)
Oulu
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Taught English to Finnish students aged 16–19.
- Focused on fluency and functional language use.
Graduate Instructor – Scandinavian Languages & Literature
University of California, Berkeley
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Taught Danish language and Scandinavian literature to undergraduates.
- Developed didactic content and evaluated student progress.
Education
Ed.S. - Higher Education Leadership
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. 04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Scandinavian Languages & Literatures
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, California, U.S.06-2002
M.A. - Scandinavian Languages & Literatures
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, U.S.06-1997
B.A. - Scandinavian Studies (Highest Honors)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.06-1992
Skills
- Native English speaker
- Student-centered pedagogy
- Patience, empathy, adaptability
- Experience with beginners to advanced learners
- Intercultural & international teaching background
- Digital tools (Zoom, Google Docs, MS Office)
- Flexible schedule
Community Service
Parents Association AISBL (APEEE BRU IV), President, Brussels, 2022, 2024, Directed a large non-profit association supporting more than 3,000 students at the European School of Brussels IV. Worked closely with school leaders, teachers, parents, and international stakeholders to develop solutions to shared educational and organizational challenges. Co-founded the school’s first Student & School Well-Being Working Group, focusing on collaboration, communication, and social responsibility.
Publications
- Glass, C.R., Wongtrirat, R., & Buus, S. (2014). International student engagement: Strategies for creating inclusive, connected and purposeful campus environments. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing,
- Buus, S. (2011). “The People's Home goes Gulliver: Sweden and the 2004 tsunami crisis.” International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, 1(3/4), 293–303. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTA.2011.04371b.
- Buus, S. & Olsson, E.-K. (2006). “The Sars Crisis: Was Anybody Responsible?” Journal of Contingencies & Crisis Management, 14(2), 71–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5973.2006.00483.x.
Languages Taught
- US English: conversation, grammar, academic and professional preparation
- SE Swedish: beginners to advanced
- DK Danish: beginners to intermediate
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor – Cultural Studies
Stockholm University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Private Language Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2002 - Current
Ed.S. - Higher Education Leadership
Old Dominion University
04.2001 -
English Teacher (EFL)
Oulu
01.1996 - 01.1997
Graduate Instructor – Scandinavian Languages & Literature
University of California, Berkeley
01.1992 - 01.1999
Ph.D. - Scandinavian Languages & Literatures
UC Berkeley
M.A. - Scandinavian Languages & Literatures
UC Berkeley
B.A. - Scandinavian Studies (Highest Honors)
University of Michigan
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