Experience

School Year Abroad (SYA)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Literature Professor

  • Jul 2019 - Present



Phillips Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• ELL Department Chair Summer Session

  • Jun 2019 - Present



The Transitional Word

• Founder, Director

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  I am the founding director of Thetransitionalword.com. I design and develop curriculum for international students who are preparing to study the IB, IGCSE, and AP courses. I also consult with several partners and work with students to develop their critical thinking skills using project based learning and inquiry based education. I am the founding director of Thetransitionalword.com. I design and develop curriculum for international students who are preparing to study the IB, IGCSE, and AP courses. I also consult with several partners and work with students to develop their critical thinking skills using project based learning and inquiry based education.



SIT Graduate Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Since 2012, I have been an adjunct faculty member in the department of International Education at SIT Graduate Institute. I am aa capstone (master’s thesis) advisor and teach online International Education courses. Since 2012, I have been an adjunct faculty member in the department of International Education at SIT Graduate Institute. I am aa capstone (master’s thesis) advisor and teach online International Education courses.



EF Academy

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Department Chair, English (IB and IGCSE)

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  In my previous position, I was the Head of Faculty, for English (IB and IGCSE) at EF Academy, New York. In this role, I worked closely with a department of 17 teachers. I also serve on the Academic Leadership Team. The strategic work of the team was to further develop the faculty, lead faculty performance and program performance reviews, and develop curriculum. Additionally, I have extensive experience leading trainings and giving presentations for various audiences. In my previous position, I was the Head of Faculty, for English (IB and IGCSE) at EF Academy, New York. In this role, I worked closely with a department of 17 teachers. I also serve on the Academic Leadership Team. The strategic work of the team was to further develop the faculty, lead faculty performance and program performance reviews, and develop curriculum. Additionally, I have extensive experience leading trainings and giving presentations for various audiences.



Northfield Mount Hermon

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, ESL

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2016

  In my previous role at Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), I served in a leadership role as the Director of ESL. In this role, I mentored new teachers, advised students, acted as a dorm parent, and served as the chair of the Academic Review Committee. During my time at NMH, I developed a presence and place for promoting the understanding of diversity and social justice by developing and implementing inquiry based projects. In my previous role at Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), I served in a leadership role as the Director of ESL. In this role, I mentored new teachers, advised students, acted as a dorm parent, and served as the chair of the Academic Review Committee. During my time at NMH, I developed a presence and place for promoting the understanding of diversity and social justice by developing and implementing inquiry based projects.



SIT Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

  Advised, accepted and prepared students for study abroad programs in North Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Acted as the liaison between the field-based staff and the Vermont office. Coordinated and facilitated pre-departure materials and visa processes. Advised, accepted and prepared students for study abroad programs in North Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Acted as the liaison between the field-based staff and the Vermont office. Coordinated and facilitated pre-departure materials and visa processes.



Eurasia

• Regional Volunteer Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

  Researched visa regulations and updated pre-departure documents. Corrected and Edited course descriptions and syllabi. Applied and expanded theories of international education into practice. Researched visa regulations and updated pre-departure documents. Corrected and Edited course descriptions and syllabi. Applied and expanded theories of international education into practice.



French Embassy Assistantship Program

• English Language Assistant

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  Promoted cultural understanding of the US to French students Taught English to professional culinary high school students. Fostered educational relationships between France and the US. Promoted cultural understanding of the US to French students Taught English to professional culinary high school students. Fostered educational relationships between France and the US.



Boston Red Sox

• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intercultural Trainer/Language Consultant

  • Aug 2003 - Jan 2007

  Designed and developed English program for foreign born minor league players. Communicated intercultural skills necessary for living/working in the US. Encouraged students to expand their comfort zone, discover language ability and apply lessons to the field with American colleagues. Supported students through difficulties during cultural integration. Independently traveled to schools in the Dominican Republic. Participated in Spring Training for Latino Players. Designed and developed English program for foreign born minor league players. Communicated intercultural skills necessary for living/working in the US. Encouraged students to expand their comfort zone, discover language ability and apply lessons to the field with American colleagues. Supported students through difficulties during cultural integration. Independently traveled to schools in the Dominican Republic. Participated in Spring Training for Latino Players.



British School of English

• English Instructor

  • Nov 2000 - Jun 2001

  Taught English to scientific researchers for business communication. Prepared airport employees for English exams in order to expand responsibilities. Collaborated with British colleagues on differences in the English language. Taught English to scientific researchers for business communication. Prepared airport employees for English exams in order to expand responsibilities. Collaborated with British colleagues on differences in the English language.