Brandon Lesher

Brandon Lesher has extensive experience in the field of education, with a focus on language instruction. Brandon began their career in 2007 as a Language Trainer at Global LT, Inc. After that, they worked as an EFL Instructor at HESS International Educational Organization in 2009. In 2010, they joined the University Settlement Society of New York as an English Second Language Instructor, a role they held until 2012. During the same period, they also worked as an English Second Language Instructor at both LaGuardia Community College and Queensborough Community College. In 2014, Lesher became a Lecturer at Prince Sultan University and held that position until 2017 when they joined CUNY Bronx Community College as an Instructor. In 2017, they also started working as an Adjunct Lecturer at New York Institute of Technology, a role they held until 2020. From 2018 to 2021, Lesher worked as a Program Manager at Hunter College, and during the same period, they also served as an Adjunct Lecturer. Currently, Lesher is employed as a Senior Learning Designer at Duolingo, starting in July 2021.

Brandon Lesher has a Master of Arts - MA in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor from Hunter College, which was completed in 2014. In 2007, they earned a Bachelor of Arts - BA in International Relations and Affairs from Northeastern University. In 2009, they also studied Chinese Language (Mandarin) at National Taiwan Normal University. In 2020, they obtained a Certificate in Online Teaching Essentials from CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brandon also has additional certifications in Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum, BEST Literacy, BEST Plus, Mental Health First Aid, and TABE 11/12, although the specific dates of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.