Leyla Feyzullahoglu is from the United States. She holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Hunter College and a master's degree in Translation and Interpretation (English – Chinese) from Beijing International Studies University (BISU). She is currently teaching at the School of Interpreting and Translation in BISU and is responsible for courses in Writing, Public Speaking, and Interpreting. She is passionate about making her students feel welcomed and comfortable with embracing their mistakes and learning from them. Besides work, she enjoys reading, yoga, traveling, and aerial arts.