Experience

Webster University in Tashkent

• Uzbekistan
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TESOL Instructor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  In the MA TESOL program, teaching engagements have included Linguistics for Language Learning and Instructional Methods for Language Classrooms. In addition, I am currently teaching Introduction to Literature as a core requirement in the BA Education program and elective for all undergraduate majors. In the MA TESOL program, teaching engagements have included Linguistics for Language Learning and Instructional Methods for Language Classrooms. In addition, I am currently teaching Introduction to Literature as a core requirement in the BA Education program and elective for all undergraduate majors.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Language Fellow

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2022

  English Language Fellow through Georgetown University (Center for Intercultural Education and Development) and U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) for Urgench State University (UrSU). This is a role that combines teaching, teacher training, and intercultural dialogue in the form of language, literature, and culture clubs, as well as special events around campus and guest-teaching and training at regional schools.

• Virtual English Language Fellow

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  Professor of Advanced Writing Skills at the University of Shkoder, contracted through Georgetown University and the US Department of State English Language Fellows program. The course is centered around the development of sound argument, critical thinking and writing, and the research process, with a focus on MLA and avoiding plagiarism.



Monroe College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor Of English

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

  Teaching Academic English courses in the EASE program for international students, as well as Writing, Literature and Presentation courses in the undergraduate core curriculum. Well-versed in synchronous and asynchronous online learning through Blackboard Ultra. Teaching Academic English courses in the EASE program for international students, as well as Writing, Literature and Presentation courses in the undergraduate core curriculum. Well-versed in synchronous and asynchronous online learning through Blackboard Ultra.



Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Citizenship and ESOL Instructor

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

  Teacher of Citizenship and ESOL classes, provided free-of-charge to qualifying New Yorkers. Well-versed in synchronous and asynchronous learning through Zoom. Teacher of Citizenship and ESOL classes, provided free-of-charge to qualifying New Yorkers. Well-versed in synchronous and asynchronous learning through Zoom.



The Business, Finance and Management School of New York - Business School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead English Instructor

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  Taught and coordinated teaching of Business English in an intensive setting, which involved developing syllabi and tailoring classroom strategies to teacher strengths and student needs. In addition to teaching materials, support was provided in the form of ongoing teacher meetings and continuous feedback. Learners were normally enrolled in higher education programs in France; thus the program was part of their study abroad in New York. Taught and coordinated teaching of Business English in an intensive setting, which involved developing syllabi and tailoring classroom strategies to teacher strengths and student needs. In addition to teaching materials, support was provided in the form of ongoing teacher meetings and continuous feedback. Learners were normally enrolled in higher education programs in France; thus the program was part of their study abroad in New York.



Uceda School

• Academic Director

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Was responsible for curriculum oversight, student care, and supervision of Faculty (15 Teachers) on 2 campuses in Northern New Jersey. Wrote CEA re-accreditation self-study reports for both campuses and developed and successfully implemented new curricula. Organized, developed and conducted teacher-training workshops based on professional experience, faculty observations, and relevant workshops attended at the 2018 TESOL Conference in Chicago. Topics of teacher training included Games, Music, and Humor in the EFL/ESOL Classroom.



University of Warwick

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-Sessional ESAP Instructor

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

  Taught Listening and Speaking with a focus on Postgraduate Academic English skills as part of the IEP program for incumbent Chinese and Taiwanese students enrolled in Education Studies (or ESAP – English for Specific Academic Purposes). This was a short-term intensive program. Taught Listening and Speaking with a focus on Postgraduate Academic English skills as part of the IEP program for incumbent Chinese and Taiwanese students enrolled in Education Studies (or ESAP – English for Specific Academic Purposes). This was a short-term intensive program.



City of Sanctuary Programme at the Coventry Migrant and Refugee Centre

• ESOL Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

  Volunteered as an Instructor of ESOL (A2-B2) to Coventry residents with refugee, asylum seeking, and temporary work placement status. In addition to planning and delivering lessons, organized and led field trips to art museums and historical sites. Volunteered as an Instructor of ESOL (A2-B2) to Coventry residents with refugee, asylum seeking, and temporary work placement status. In addition to planning and delivering lessons, organized and led field trips to art museums and historical sites.



University of Warwick

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESOL Teacher (Temp)

  • May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Taught Advanced-level (B2-C2) residents of West Midlands and Warwickshire counties for the Centre of Applied Linguistics Graduate ESOL programme. Taught Advanced-level (B2-C2) residents of West Midlands and Warwickshire counties for the Centre of Applied Linguistics Graduate ESOL programme.



South East European University

• Faculty Coordinator of Career Services, Part-time Studies, and Student Mobility

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Coordinated programs, activities and initiatives related to the English and Communications departments, providing administrative assistance in these areas, evaluating and reporting back on their quality to the Dean’s Office and Faculty Council, and contributing to the overall development of the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Communications.

• Visiting Lecturer of English

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2016

  Taught a variety of courses in English Language Skills and English Literature (BA program), as well as two courses in English Language Teaching (MA program). Responsibilities included selecting and writing material for course readers, as well as designing and teaching several elective courses.



CPLC @ Monroe College

• EAP Instructor

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

  Taught a 20-hour intensive Academic English course to mixed-level international students majoring in Business (Elementary to Upper-Intermediate). The course involved preparing international students to communicate formally and rise to academic challenges at Monroe College. In addition, students were introduced to life in New York with an emphasis on everyday culture and conversation. Taught a 20-hour intensive Academic English course to mixed-level international students majoring in Business (Elementary to Upper-Intermediate). The course involved preparing international students to communicate formally and rise to academic challenges at Monroe College. In addition, students were introduced to life in New York with an emphasis on everyday culture and conversation.



Caledonian School

• Czechia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-site and In-company English Instructor

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Taught Business English classes to adult ESOL learners. About 70% of classes were on-location at various businesses in and around Prague. The remaining classes were taught on campus. Levels ranged from Pre-intermediate to Proficiency. Taught Business English classes to adult ESOL learners. About 70% of classes were on-location at various businesses in and around Prague. The remaining classes were taught on campus. Levels ranged from Pre-intermediate to Proficiency.



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Associate

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

  Taught three “Reading and Writing as Critical Inquiry” courses which focused on argument, research and writing essays at freshman and sophomore levels. Taught three “Reading and Writing as Critical Inquiry” courses which focused on argument, research and writing essays at freshman and sophomore levels.