Vlad Ostapowicz

Vlad was born in Ohio and earned his Master's degree in Linguistics at California State University, Fullerton. He taught part-time at CSUF's ALP (American Language Program). During his writing care...view moreVlad was born in Ohio and earned his Master's degree in Linguistics at California State University, Fullerton. He taught part-time at CSUF's ALP (American Language Program). During his writing career, Vlad was the lead technical writer for a global corporation based in Orange County, Ca. While at CSUF, he collaborated with a Chinese exchange teacher to write course books for Chinese university students learning English. Since then, they have co-authored over 60 textbooks used in various Chinese universities, many in reprinted editions. His travels took him to Shanghai and Hunan provinces as he was invited as a guest American teacher, co-author, and speaker to meet and discuss book projects with Chinese teachers and publishers. His technical background and experience includes a degree in Electronics Technology from Santa Ana Jr. College, two FCC Radiotelephone licenses, and a patent. Prior to his academic endeavors, he was a successful mechanic that serviced L.A. and Orange counties. view less