Robyn Turner

Robyn Turner joined the ELP as a lecturer in 2004 and became a Language Specialist in 2008. She has taught a variety of courses in the Intensive Program, Conversation and Culture program, and online courses such as Writing for Professional Purposes and Writing the GRE/GMAT Essay.

Ms. Turner earned her B.A. in English from Ursinus College in 1998, and her M.A. TESOL from West Chester University in 2001. She began her teaching career as a volunteer English teacher for migrant farm workers in Kennett Square, PA. In 2002, she taught English at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan. Upon returning the U.S., she moved to New York and taught English at a private language school where she designed courses in American History, Literature, and Drama.

In 2004, Ms. Turner returned to the Philadelphia area where she taught academic speaking and writing classes at Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania. In 2006, she taught an academic preparation course for visiting scholars in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Turner is also an active member of Penn-TESOL East, the local TESOL affiliate. She also enjoys traveling, writing short stories, and studying languages.