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ESL Program Manager
Mercer County Community CollegeESL Program Manager
Feb. 2025West Windsor, New Jersey, United States
Loan Advisor
Freedom MortgageLoan Advisor
Apr. 2024 - Jun. 2024Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United StatesEngaged with current homeowners of Freedom Mortgage, advising them on their current situation and whether refinancing had a tangible benefit for them. Also accepted and advised on new loans.
Acquisition Specialist
Modern Properties Solutions, LLCAcquisition Specialist
Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United StatesEngaging with potential home sellers establishing home condition and value. Bringing home sellers under agreement and monitoring/assisting disposition team in finding potential buyers. Actively assessing mortgage and real estate market on a weekly basis in order to communicate conditions to home sellers.
Academic Director
Delter-Telfort Business InstituteAcademic Director
Aug. 2019 - Sep. 2022Shanghai City, ChinaOversaw, coached, advised, and directed a team of up to nine foreign teaching faculty members. Analyzed, evaluated, and approved hourly time sheets on per month basis and developed effective payroll excel spreadsheets for internal accounting team. Designed, developed, and initiated online course materials for Spring Semester 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdown measures. Supervised and managed Year Three students to integrate four business courses into single final project with growth mindset and active listening techniques. Assisted in securing and establishing franchise agreement in 2021 for new Top-Up Level six program for students to attain Bachelor's Degree in Business Management while studying in Shanghai, China. • Formulated Project Based Learning (PBL) assessment and evaluation procedures, replacing approximately 50% of standard examination format, such as Multiple Choice and True/False questions. This change directly increased acceptance rates at western universities by 20-30%. It also led to higher graduation rates in those universities. • Heavily involved in Academic Advising for students. Assisted with F-1 and J-1 Visa requirements to ensure students' acceptance into U.S. universities. • Established new course curriculum during first two years to accelerate and boost evaluation methods and maximized graduation rate by 25%. • Ensured student development and safety on campus by communicating and coordinating with Chinese Student Affairs department. • Enhanced enrollment up to 20% by collaborating with marketing department to produce efficient recruitment material.
IELTS Teacher Trainer / English Language Fellow for US State Department
Xi'an International UniversityIELTS Teacher Trainer / English Language Fellow for US State Department
Aug. 2018 - Jun. 2019Xi'an, ChinaEnglish Language Fellowship is a worldwide program sponsored by the U.S. State Department and Georgetown University. The program collaborates with Host Institutions (universities) in various countries in order to promote ESL development, teacher trainer education, programs, workshops and cultural exchange. The program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this school year (1969-2019) and continues to engage and share American culture by providing English Language development, Western educational philosophy / pedagogy through deep, meaningful interaction with local universities.
Academic Director, Teacher
Xi’an Jiaotong University/Telfort International Education CenterAcademic Director, Teacher
Sep. 2016 - Jul. 2018Xi'an, ChinaSpearheaded full spectrum of language and cultural exchange presentations at various times and locations during Academic Year. Delivered exceptional coaching and mentoring to three 3 separate ESL and IELTS classes at Xi’an International University. Provided optimal guidance and training to teachers at XAIU and conducted six workshops in various Chinese cities. Supervised and guided language and American Culture Center projects at XAIU. • Presented 75-to-90-minute workshops on Mechanics of Writing to Chinese English teachers in various cities in China as well as Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. • U.S. State Department selected approximately 140 instructors to participate in English Language Programs in 80 countries. • Developed, compiled, and delivered ESL and IELTS instruction to university students of various language ability. • Produced teaching material and established efficient assessment and evaluation procedures for ESL and IELTS students
English Literature Teacher
Xiwai International SchoolEnglish Literature Teacher
Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2016English Literature reading and comprehension classes for Middle School Grade 7 students. The school is also working toward IB standards.
Head Teacher - English Department
New Epoch Education GroupHead Teacher - English Department
Sep. 2014 - Jul. 2015Weifang, Shandong, China1. Teach English to Middle School and High school students ranging in age from 11-16. 2. Teach and advise Chinese English teaching staff. 3. Develop curriculum, assist in evaluating texts, workbooks and class activities.
Business Instructor
Telfort Business InstituteBusiness Instructor
Sep. 2012 - Jul. 2014Shanghai, China• Teaching Business Courses for college level students ranging from 19-22 years of age • Courses include Fundamentals of Selling, International Contracts, Business Finance, Business Management, International Marketing, and Strategic Management
ESL Teacher
Aston English SchoolESL Teacher
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2012English Teacher for Aston Schools in Xi'an, China. Teaching children and adults English as a Secondary Language (ESL).
Productivity Advisor
PC Helps Support, LLCProductivity Advisor
Apr. 2010 - Jan. 2011• Worked phone extensively targeting “C” level executives to accomplish prospect qualification and lead generation for high-end IT Support service • Targeted Fortune 1000 for desktop application and mobile device support capabilities • Followed up to ensure process evolved to close of initial agreement
IBM Channel Storage Manager
MarketSourceIBM Channel Storage Manager
Mar. 2008 - Dec. 2008Greater Philadelphia AreaDeveloped presentations, educated clients and took leadership role in high profile opportunities Acted as facilitator to solve business problems and ensure proper solution Assisted in trade shows, marketing efforts and professional correspondence requiring strong communication skills
IT Sales Specialist
Adaptive Solutions GroupIT Sales Specialist
Jul. 2006 - Aug. 2007Conshohocken, PAMarketed and sold IT services packages, document management systems, and backup and recovery systems including hardware, software and services Assisted in trade shows, marketing efforts and professional correspondence requiring strong communication skills
Technical Recruiter/Account Manager
The Judge GroupTechnical Recruiter/Account Manager
May. 2005 - Jun. 2006Conshohocken, PAManaged accounts to fill numerous professional positions in IT, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources and Administration Recruited candidates for open positions for all company accounts Communicated daily with candidates and companies
Equipment Broker
Macro Computer ProductsEquipment Broker
May. 2002 - Apr. 2005Greater Atlanta AreaMarketed and sold refurbished computer equipment of all major brands Developed new business and managed client relations
Technology Solutions Consultant
Champion Solutions GroupTechnology Solutions Consultant
Jan. 1999 - Apr. 2002Washington D.C. Metro Area• Provided specific expertise as IBM Certified Product Specialist in pSeries, iSeries, and Storage • Took leadership role as specialist and facilitator in major solution oriented opportunities • Networked with IBM executives, managers and specialists • Developed new business and managed client relations • Assisted in trade shows, marketing efforts and professional correspondence requiring strong communication skills

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