Experience

Connect English Language Institute

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TOEFL Instructor & Owner

  • Mar 2009 - Present

  Connect English is a language school for motivated and energetic students. The school was founded by two teacher-administrators aiming to build and grow a school that cares about students first. The students of Connect English, along with the teachers and administration, help to create an environment that is enjoyable and excellent for learning. For more information about our TOEFL preparation and intensive English programs, contact Connect English. Connect English is a language school for motivated and energetic students. The school was founded by two teacher-administrators aiming to build and grow a school that cares about students first. The students of Connect English, along with the teachers and administration, help to create an environment that is enjoyable and excellent for learning. For more information about our TOEFL preparation and intensive English programs, contact Connect English.



Professional International Educators Roundtable (PIER)

• Webmaster/Board Member

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2012

  Regular contribution to PIER board meetings Frequent updates of relevant information on the PIER website Participation in PIER events and member meetings Regular contribution to PIER board meetings Frequent updates of relevant information on the PIER website Participation in PIER events and member meetings



Language School in San Diego

• Academic Coordinator, Site Director & TOEFL Instructor

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2009

  Supervision of teachers Facilitation of teacher professional development Observation of teacher performance and presentation Advisory on marketing strategies Policy creation and implementation Creation of syllabi and curricula Coordination of student and staff activities Supervision of teachers Facilitation of teacher professional development Observation of teacher performance and presentation Advisory on marketing strategies Policy creation and implementation Creation of syllabi and curricula Coordination of student and staff activities



FreePB.org

• United States

• Membership Director

  • Feb 2004 - Feb 2009

  Organization and management of membership-recruitment events Oversight of membership database Drafting and publishing of membership newsletters Coordination of staff and volunteers Organization and management of membership-recruitment events Oversight of membership database Drafting and publishing of membership newsletters Coordination of staff and volunteers



Embassy CES

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESL Instructor

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

  Organized lesson plans and activities for students ranging from elementary to high advanced levels of English proficiency. Completed regular student evaluations and gave regular feedback on student progress. Created high-quality, multi-skill activities and projects for all levels of students. Constructed syllabi for elective courses. Assisted teachers with lesson planning and activity creation. Led school-wide activities and assemblies. Oversaw work of student interns. Organized lesson plans and activities for students ranging from elementary to high advanced levels of English proficiency. Completed regular student evaluations and gave regular feedback on student progress. Created high-quality, multi-skill activities and projects for all levels of students. Constructed syllabi for elective courses. Assisted teachers with lesson planning and activity creation. Led school-wide activities and assemblies. Oversaw work of student interns.



Icon Systems

• Ecuador
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Electronics Buyer/Planner

  • Aug 2003 - Jan 2005

  Planned, purchased, tracked and processed millions of dollars worth of electronics per year. Oversaw kitting of electronic components for circuit card assemblies. Managed shipping and delivery of components for contract manufacturing and other external processing. Drafted and monitored purchase orders through Parts & Vendors database. Expedited delivery of components to accommodate changing goals and time lines. Communicated with engineering, manufacturing and planning staff on deadline and quantity-need changes. Show less


Bridge Linguatec
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• EFL Instructor

  • 2005 - 2005

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Intern

  • 2003 - 2003


The Pro Sport Center

• Footwear Buyer/Department Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 2000

  Purchased seasonally and perpetually needed footwear and accessories. Created and executed department policies and procedures. Assisted customers with decision making and purchases. Supervised company sales staff. Created, filed and updated purchase orders. Met with vendor outside sales representatives. Trained staff on proper customer service and merchandising practices. Configured sales floor displays to maximize product exposure. Purchased seasonally and perpetually needed footwear and accessories. Created and executed department policies and procedures. Assisted customers with decision making and purchases. Supervised company sales staff. Created, filed and updated purchase orders. Met with vendor outside sales representatives. Trained staff on proper customer service and merchandising practices. Configured sales floor displays to maximize product exposure.