Before that, she has taught English in Beijing and ESL in Boston University and Iowa State University. Her research interests include Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), the instruction and assessment of Second Language (L2) writing, and information literacy and writing pedagogy. She has presented at CALICO, Second Language Research Forum, and AAAL, and her key work has appeared in CALICO Journal, Language Learning & Technology, Journal of Second Language Writing, Computers and Composition, and Assessing Writing.