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U.S. Department of StateEnglish Language Specialist
May. 2021 - Jul. 2021PakistanCarried out successful implementation of online webinars to guide local teachers on how to adapt project-based learning (PBL) in their online or in-person courses. Local participants created and shared example projects to show how the approach could be tailored in Pakistan. Future plans will meet the demand for a massive open online course (MOOC) on the topic.
American University of Iraq, SulaimaniEnglish Language Instructor
Nov. 2019 - Jul. 2021Sulaimani, Kurdistan, IraqTeach English as a second language to students enrolled in the Academic Preparedness Program at AUIS. These students work with the APP team to strengthen their language and critical thinking skills for admission into AUIS, where English is the medium of instruction.
English Language Fellows (State Dept Bureau of Eucational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs)English Language Instructor / Teacher Trainer / Projects Coordinator
Jul. 2017 - Nov. 2019Can Tho, Vietnam
U.S. Department of StateEnglish as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) Instructor/ ESL Teacher Trainer
Jun. 2017 - Oct. 2019
Universidad Nacional del Centro del PerúEnglish Language Instructor (Practicum for MA TESL)
May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Huancayo, Junin, PeruDesigned and implemented speaking and listening activities informed by communicative language teaching (CLT) principles previously absent from the curriculum. Taught integrated skills classes of 15-20 students from basic to advanced levels. Facilitated learning through meaningful tasks redesigned for students’ context. Collaborated with the director to identify gaps in the curriculum, and used classroom results to tailor teacher-training workshops promoting speaking and listening. Led a blended learning workshop for the Ministry of Education of Peru.
Northern Arizona UniversityGraduate Teaching Assistant
Aug. 2015 - May. 2017Flagstaff, Arizona AreaTeach critical reading and writing to classes of 24 students with a process approach. Scaffold writing instruction, through reading, analysis of genres, and by pre-, during-, and post-writing stages. Include scaffolding of language and content for ESL students. Students plan, monitor, and evaluate for greater autonomy as a process from brainstorming to peer revision. Tutor strategic writing to meet the needs of both ESL and non-ESL students in the University Writing Commons (UWC). Design and lead interdisciplinary workshops for students on the writing process to meet academic expectations, including prompts, sources, and revision. Lead professional development workshops for graduate assistants. Mentor peers through lesson planning and two-way classroom observations to solicit feedback.
ELS Educational Services, IncESL Teacher
Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2015Murfreesboro, TNTaught adult EAP classes of 15-18 students. CLT approaches informed the use of content-based instructional (CBI) strategies and task-based language teaching (TBLT) to promote language use through authentic texts. Initiated both problem-based learning (PBL) and research skills into existing curriculum for advanced students, to better reflect university outcomes. Gained intercultural insights by mentoring students from a variety of cultures. Oriented new colleagues through in-service workshops.
AsurionMobile Tech Support Agent, T-Mobile Division
Jul. 2012 - Feb. 2014Nashville Metropolitan AreaProvided efficient resolution to technical issues regarding in-scope devices. Demonstrated patience and gained confidence of our customers as a bilingual rep. Utilized broad range of systems and tools to troubleshoot.
Metro Nashville Public SchoolsSubstitute Teacher
Jun. 2011 - May. 2012Taught ESL and Science in middle schools. Applied classroom management and technology in the classroom to enhance student engagement. Demonstrated student achievement with results-driven curriculum design when possible.
Universidad Nacional del Centro del PeruESL Teacher
Feb. 2010 - Feb. 2011Taught ESL to Peruvian college and high school students. Demonstrated flexibility to work long hours and weekends. Took full advantage of creativity in curriculum design with focus on problem-based learning.
UK Vivential/Continental Language CenterESL Teacher
Jul. 2009 - Mar. 2010Huancayo, PeruTaught basic through upper intermediate courses to students age 17-25, using TESOL best practices combined with New English File curriculum. In addition, taught an advanced Michigan Exam preparation course, raised student achievement from previous years.
IU Cancer CenterResearch Assistant
Jul. 2007 - Jun. 2008Carried out biochemical experiments under time constraints to develop a cancer drug screening assay.
Held accountable for presenting meticulous and reliable data.
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