Dr. Scott Stevens, ELI Director

Scott Stevens began his career in ESL in 1981. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Bucknell University, his Master’s and Doctorate from the University of Delaware.

As an instructor, he has taught all skill levels, but has specialized in the application of drama techniques to the improvement of oral intelligibility.

Director of the ELI since 1984, Dr. Stevens has overseen the development of more than a dozen English for Specific Purposes programs. He has conducted teacher training both here and abroad, working on numerous federally funded projects.

In 1988, he established a partnership that continues today with Delaware’s largest school district, Christina, to provide on-site ESL instruction for English Language Learners.

Dr. Stevens has a joint faculty appointment with the School of Education, where he has been coordinating the MA-TESL program since 2003.

Contact Dr. Scott Stevens: sstevens@udel.edu