Leila R Smith

"Leila R. Smith," Los Angeles Harbor College Professor Emeritus of Office Administration, has a New York University Bachelor of Science degree in business education and a University of San Francisco Master's degree in education. In addition to Harbor College, Professor Smith taught at Bay Path College in Massachusetts, in California's Pierce and Valley Colleges, and in New York City proprietary schools. Among her many professional activities, she has been a Fulbright exchange instructor,...See more

"Leila R. Smith," Los Angeles Harbor College Professor Emeritus of Office Administration, has a New York University Bachelor of Science degree in business education and a University of San Francisco Master's degree in education. In addition to Harbor College, Professor Smith taught at Bay Path College in Massachusetts, in California's Pierce and Valley Colleges, and in New York City proprietary schools. Among her many professional activities, she has been a Fulbright exchange instructor, teaching English and communication in the business department of City and East London College in London, England, for an academic year. A federal grant enabled her to study methods of applying brain research to business English instruction, as reflected in the unique teaching/learning styles of this text. This study also culminated in the writing of the text "RSVP"--"R""elaxation," "S""pelling," "V""ocabulary," "P""ronunciation." Other publications include the texts Communication and English for Careers and Basic English for Business and Technical Careers, as well as professional newsletters and articles in professional journals. She has served as Communication Editor for the Business Education Forum, the journal of the National Business Education Association. Professor Smith, a recipient of the Pimentel Award for Excellence in Education, has conducted workshops and seminars on business English and communication and on teaching and learning methods for educators, corporate groups, and government agencies and has worked in various business capacities. See less