About Anna
Dr. Anna Filipi is a highly accomplished academic and linguistics expert with over three decades of experience in language education, applied linguistics, and international academic consultancy. Currently serving as Associate Professor at Monash University, she specializes in TESOL, conversation analysis, bilingual education, and language assessment, with extensive contributions to curriculum development and student engagement initiatives. She has played a pivotal role in designing large-scale language assessment systems, leading international teacher training programs, and supervising doctoral research, with 17 PhD completions to her credit. Her work spans global collaborations across Europe, Asia, and Australia, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing language education, research excellence, and cross-cultural academic development.
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Professional Summary
The professional journey outlined showcases an extensive and distinguished career in education, linguistics, and language assessment. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Monash University, they have a rich history of academic contributions in TESOL and languages education, including administrative roles such as Course Leader and Director of Student Engagement. Their expertise extends to leading projects like the development of the Assessment of Language Competence tests while serving as a Project Director at the Australian Council for Educational Research. With established teaching credentials at prestigious Australian universities and public schools dating back to 1979, they have been instrumental in initiatives within the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and have provided consultancy in bilingual education and cross-cultural communication.
Work History
Associate Professor
Monash University
2022 - Present
- Teaching in TESOL, languages education and early childhood education. Held administrative positions of Course Leader M. TESOL and M. App. Linguistics for language teachers (2012-2015), and Director of Student Engagement (2023-present).
Senior Lecturer
Monash University
2015 - 2021
- Teaching in TESOL, languages education and early childhood education. Held administrative positions of Course Leader M. TESOL and M. App. Linguistics for language teachers (2012-2015).
Lecturer
Monash University
2011 - 2014
- Teaching in TESOL, languages education and early childhood education.
Consultant - Adult EFL Teaching
Basel, Switzerland
2009 - 2011
- Adult EFL teaching and consultant in language services including bilingual education, cross-cultural communication and test development for the Australian Council for Educational Research.
Project Director/Senior Research Fellow
Australian Council for Educational Research
2002 - 2009
- Responsible for the development of the Assessment of Language Competence certificate (ALC) tests in listening and reading comprehension and an international English as a Foreign Language test (CEFLA).
Research Assistant
La Trobe University
2001 - 2006
Lecturer
University of Melbourne, La Trobe, RMIT and VUT
1988 - 2007
- Lecturer in languages methodology, Italian and applied linguistics.
Chief Assessor and State Panel Chair
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
1988 - 1998
- Responsible for examination writing, assessing and training of assessors; Project Officer for all languages for Victorian Certificate of Education for Italian.
Consultant
Department of Education and other educational authorities
1984 - 2003
- Various consultancy positions including secondment as a Bilingual Education/Community Languages Consultant, Pedagogic adviser, and consultant to Language Australia.
Teacher/Senior Teacher
Various public schools
1979 - 1989
- Teacher/Senior Teacher of Italian, French, ESL and English in secondary public schools with various coordination duties.
Education Summary
The individual possesses an impressive academic background in linguistics and education, anchored by a PhD in Linguistics with a specialisation in Conversation Analysis from Monash University. Complementing this advanced study, they earned a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Diploma of Education from Monash University. Their foundational knowledge was built during undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University, reflecting a robust and comprehensive expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of language studies.
Education History
PhD (Linguistics, with a specialisation in Conversation Analysis)
Monash
2025
MA (Applied Linguistics)
University of Melbourne
2025
Diploma of Education
Monash
2025
Publications Summary
ORCID Profile:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5703-9801 Monash University Research Profile (contains full publications, grants, activities, and research projects):https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/anna-filipi The CV specifically states:“See https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/anna-filipi/ for full lists of publications, activities and research projects.” Additional Academic Research Information Mentioned PhD specialization:Linguistics with specialization in Conversation Analysis. PhD Supervision:“Have supervised 17 students to completion.”
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PhD in Linguistics with specialization in Conversation Analysis – Monash University MA in Applied Linguistics – University of Melbourne Diploma of Education – Monash University BA – University of Melbourne
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