Education Manager - Traditional Programs

• Sep 2022 - Present

Reporting directly to the President and working with the senior management team to oversee the facilitation of programs. Main responsibilities include: • Provide input on retention, student success, and student satisfaction; • Regulatory requirements and standards with the President and Managers within education; • Align instructors with academic policies, culture, leadership, mission, and vision; • Structure internal culture and leadership; • Offer the needed guidance to support student success; • Take the lead on managing all initiatives related to accreditation and ongoing program review; • Work closely with all departments within the college; • Offer professional development sessions on varied educational topics; • Model professional behavior and conduct; • Member of the Academic Council Committee; • Member of the Academic/Staff Performance Review Committee; • Member of the Document Control Committee. Show less

Online Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2020 - May 2023

Instruct undergraduate students via Moodle in the course UNIV1001 - Online Educational Strategies. Main responsibilities include: • Teach assigned content as specified in the syllabus; • Evaluate, select, and prepare texts and instructional materials as well as lesson plans; • Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the University, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria; • Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students; • Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered; • Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, discussions, and/or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress; • Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments; • Revise and update course content as needed. Show less

English/Portuguese Translator

• Jan 2009 - May 2023

Translating documentation of all sources (legal, academic, technical, etc.). Translating documentation of all sources (legal, academic, technical, etc.).

Head of Pedagogical and Education Departments

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2020

Provide administrative and pedagogical support, assisting with recruitment, training, and supervision of teachers, assessing and developing material, developing information systems, managing budgets and organizing educational activities.

ESL Teacher & Bilingual Coach

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2020

Teaching English as a second language for Portuguese-speaking Brazilian individuals. All levels, kids and adults alike.

Bilingual Pedagogical Coordinator/Consultant

• Jan 2006 - Jul 2020

Head of Exchange Program Department

• Jan 2007 - Jul 2016

ESL Program Supervisor – Elementary and High Schools

• Jun 2003 - Jan 2006

English Teacher – Elementary and High Schools

• Feb 2000 - Jan 2006

Sessional Instructor – Bilingual and Education Programs

• Jan 2001 - Jun 2004

ESL Teacher & Bilingual Program Supervisor

• Aug 1998 - Jan 2003

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

ESL Assistant Teacher

• Aug 1998 - Sep 1999