English Language Instructor

• Jun 2020 - Present

Lecturer and Teaching Practicum Supervisor

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Academic Director/CELTA Course Tutor

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

Interview and approve freelance CELTA trainers, Teach TP classes when there is no CELTA course, Prepare all pre-course CELTA documents including candidate profiles, course schedule, TP schedule, etc., Arrange CELTA assessors for each CELTA course, Develop curriculum for upcoming CELTA courses as needed to remain current in ELT practice, Conduct all CELTA courses as either MCT or ACT, Respond to current and past candidate inquiries including requests for references and job information, Coordinate “Beyond the Desk” AD trainings, Assist with the management of special programs, Develop curriculum for new courses including bids for special programs, Submitting required reports to CELTA Director including End-of-Course session summaries, Maintaining Center operations in the absence of the CELTA Director

CELTA Course Tutor

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2015

ESOL Instructor & Distance Learning Coach

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

EFL Teacher Trainer & Reflective Practice Mentor

• Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

- Designed and facilitated a Reflective Practice online seminar for two groups of in-service EFL teachers working in Thailand - Created and led webinar sessions exploring approaches, methods, and techniques in Reflective Practice for EFL teachers- Read and gave feedback on weekly Reflective Teaching Journals for 26 in-service teachers- Provided robust personal feedback to support the efforts of trainees as they used reflections-on-action and reflections-in-action to transform specific aspects of their teaching practice

ESL Instructor

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

- Taught English courses at several proficiency levels to visiting students from Japan, Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and elsewhere- Created original materials for use with Japanese students on a special pronunciation course- Took students on well-planned educational field trips around Boston - Taught English courses at several proficiency levels to visiting students from Japan, Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and elsewhere- Created original materials for use with Japanese students on a special pronunciation course- Took students on well-planned educational field trips around Boston

Education & Career Adviser/ESOL Instructor

• 2011 - 2012

- Manage intake, assessment, and enrollment processes- Establish and cultivate helpful, supportive personal relationships with students according to the Appreciative Advising approach- Produce and develop curriculum materials for use in 3 levels of ESOL classes- Support peer teachers with open cooperative development dialogues and constructive engagement in program improvement- Attend regular Advising, Curriculum Design, Instructional Methods, Lesson Planning, and Program Management seminars and workshops and assess potential applications to implement at our site- Teach a 14-member ESOL 3 intermediate level class tailored to the language and life skills needs of the students- Act as ADA site coordinator- Liaise with local ESL providers to help maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of ESOL services in a high-need, under-served LEP community

English Teacher

• Feb 2009 - Nov 2010

EFL Instructor

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

English Communication Instructor (P/T)

• May 2006 - Apr 2010

- Delivered challenging EFL lessons and courses to groups of adult English language learners - Adapted and supplemented coursebook materials to fit the needs and learning styles of class groups- Collaborated with peer teachers on lesson materials and casual action research projects - Delivered challenging EFL lessons and courses to groups of adult English language learners - Adapted and supplemented coursebook materials to fit the needs and learning styles of class groups- Collaborated with peer teachers on lesson materials and casual action research projects