Rob Lee has an extensive career in English and ESL education, beginning as a Professor of English at Sichuan College of Education from August 1982 to July 1983, where instruction focused on written and oral English as well as English literature. Following this, Rob Lee served as the first full-time ESL teacher at South Pasadena High School from September 1986 to June 1992, establishing the ESL department. Experience also includes serving as a TA at the American Language Institute at the University of Southern California from September 1984 to June 1996 while completing a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics. Rob Lee has been associated with Pasadena City College since September 1992, ultimately retiring from the role of English and ESL Professor. Academic qualifications include a bachelor's degree in English Literature from UCLA and a master's degree from the University of Southern California.