Experience

Triangle Literacy Council

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

• ESL Instructor

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - Deliver on-line ESL classes to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level students using Life Skills and pre-GED based curriculums. - Teach 2 hour classes (comprised of 7-10 students) that meet two and three times a week. - Utilize on-line educational platforms (e.g. Burlington English) to diversify learning opportunities. - Leverage student assessments (e.g. CASAS) to target specific student's needs. - Deliver on-line ESL classes to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level students using Life Skills and pre-GED based curriculums. - Teach 2 hour classes (comprised of 7-10 students) that meet two and three times a week. - Utilize on-line educational platforms (e.g. Burlington English) to diversify learning opportunities. - Leverage student assessments (e.g. CASAS) to target specific student's needs.



Wake Technical Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  • Created and executed lesson plans based on curriculum and student needs applying ESL methodologies and technology to enhance instruction experience. • Developed instructional real life contexts to help students develop needed language skills to transition into college programs and careers. • Perform routine administrative functions including tracking attendance and retention. • Created and executed lesson plans based on curriculum and student needs applying ESL methodologies and technology to enhance instruction experience. • Developed instructional real life contexts to help students develop needed language skills to transition into college programs and careers. • Perform routine administrative functions including tracking attendance and retention.



Triangle Literacy Council

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

• ESL Coordinator and Lead Instructor

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Identified ESL needs in targeted Wake County communities. • Developed and shared program curriculum and instructional lesson plans with ESL instructors. • Delivered instruction using a Life Skills based curriculum including contexts to help prepare students for the Job Employment process. • Conducted incoming and post-program assessments using TABE and CASAS. • Maintained relationships with community partners to ensure program continuity. • Identified ESL needs in targeted Wake County communities. • Developed and shared program curriculum and instructional lesson plans with ESL instructors. • Delivered instruction using a Life Skills based curriculum including contexts to help prepare students for the Job Employment process. • Conducted incoming and post-program assessments using TABE and CASAS. • Maintained relationships with community partners to ensure program continuity.



Wyzant

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018

  •Tutored advanced level non-native English speaking professionals on English pronunciation, grammar and business vocabulary to help improve their conversation, presentation and writing skills. •Tutored advanced level non-native English speaking professionals on listening, speaking, writing and reading comprehension in preparation for the TOEFL standardardized test. •Tutored advanced level non-native English speaking professionals on English pronunciation, grammar and business vocabulary to help improve their conversation, presentation and writing skills. •Tutored advanced level non-native English speaking professionals on listening, speaking, writing and reading comprehension in preparation for the TOEFL standardardized test.



Southern Bridge International

• Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

• Tutor

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  •Teach beginner to advanced level students’ English skills in conversation, grammar, listening and writing. •Focus on pronunciation differences between the English and Japanese language. •Discuss with students differences between American and Japanese culture. •Teach beginner to advanced level students’ English skills in conversation, grammar, listening and writing. •Focus on pronunciation differences between the English and Japanese language. •Discuss with students differences between American and Japanese culture.



Wake Technical Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer, Tutor Lab

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Provide instruction and additional support to Wake Tech students seeking to improve their conversation, pronunciation and reading skills through small group conversation and/or individual tutor sessions. • Provide instruction and additional support to Wake Tech students seeking to improve their conversation, pronunciation and reading skills through small group conversation and/or individual tutor sessions.



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor, Intensive English Program

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  - Created lesson plans for 5 week Proyecta Program in line with program goals, objectives and curriculum guidelines. - Facilitated use of conversation strategies to participate actively in class group discussions and debates. - Taught note takings skills to students for academic lectures. - Provided practice exercises to improve pronunciation and academic intonation. - Taught students key language phrases to emphasize main points and opinions in academic presentations. - - Created lesson plans for 5 week Proyecta Program in line with program goals, objectives and curriculum guidelines. - Facilitated use of conversation strategies to participate actively in class group discussions and debates. - Taught note takings skills to students for academic lectures. - Provided practice exercises to improve pronunciation and academic intonation. - Taught students key language phrases to emphasize main points and opinions in academic presentations. -



Workplace Languages' Company Page

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESL Instructor

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  •Taught 8 week class of beginner/intermediate non-native English speaking employees skills in conversation, listening, pronunciation, grammar and writing to improve life skills and work place competency. •Interviewed site managers and employees to understand work place language needs. •Developed technical course material used by Electricians on-site. •Taught 8 week class of beginner/intermediate non-native English speaking employees skills in conversation, listening, pronunciation, grammar and writing to improve life skills and work place competency. •Interviewed site managers and employees to understand work place language needs. •Developed technical course material used by Electricians on-site.



China Lingua Language Center

• Singapore

• English as a Second Language Instructor

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Developed course material and lesson plans based on using English in daily life and work place situations. • Taught beginner, intermediate and advanced level adults and children • Provided instruction for individual tutor sessions as well as conversation classes. • Assessed students for appropriate course and textbook instruction. • Developed course material and lesson plans based on using English in daily life and work place situations. • Taught beginner, intermediate and advanced level adults and children • Provided instruction for individual tutor sessions as well as conversation classes. • Assessed students for appropriate course and textbook instruction.



Wake Technical Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Practicum Instructor and Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Taught within a 12 week course to Advanced Level non-native English speakers improving skills in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. (36 hour Teaching Practicum). • Practiced classroom management by keeping 15 students engaged and participating in interactive activities. • Completed 11 courses focusing on multi-level lesson planning, pronunciation technique, adult learning, grammar and language development. • Taught within a 12 week course to Advanced Level non-native English speakers improving skills in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. (36 hour Teaching Practicum). • Practiced classroom management by keeping 15 students engaged and participating in interactive activities. • Completed 11 courses focusing on multi-level lesson planning, pronunciation technique, adult learning, grammar and language development.



Wake County Literacy Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• English as a Second Language Tutor

  • May 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Tutored Intermediate level students (learning English as a Second Language) on grammar, listening/speaking, writing and reading skills. • Developed customized lessons for students’ specific needs. • Tutored Intermediate level students (learning English as a Second Language) on grammar, listening/speaking, writing and reading skills. • Developed customized lessons for students’ specific needs.



Triumph, LLC (Mental Health Provider)

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• Outpatient Therapist

  • May 2004 - May 2005

  • Outpatient Behavioral Therapist at Elementary and Middle Schools. (Case Load of 10 students) • Provided outpatient behavioral therapy for referred students at Henderson Elementary and Creedmoor Middle Schools. (6-14 years old) • Developed therapy goals with parents/guardians and evaluated and reported progress towards behavioral goals in treatment team meetings. • Outpatient Behavioral Therapist at Elementary and Middle Schools. (Case Load of 10 students) • Provided outpatient behavioral therapy for referred students at Henderson Elementary and Creedmoor Middle Schools. (6-14 years old) • Developed therapy goals with parents/guardians and evaluated and reported progress towards behavioral goals in treatment team meetings.



Duke Medical Center and Dorthea Dix Hospital

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• Intern Therapist

  • May 2003 - May 2004

  Duke Medical Center (Summer Intern, May 2003 - August 2003) • Supported medical staff by identifying psychological, economic and family stressors of patients. • Provided resource referral and crisis intervention counseling. Dorthea Dix/Child Outpatient Clinic (Intern, August 2003 - May 2004) • Carried outpatient child/parent caseload. (6 - 8 families) • Conducted diagnostic assessments and developed treatment plans and goals. • Provided on-going therapy as part of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team. Show less



Interact (Counseling Agency for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)

• Crisis Counselor and Facilitator (Volunteer)

  • Jun 2001 - May 2003

  • Provided individual/group counseling to shelter clients that focused on understanding the dynamics of domestic violence, increasing self-esteem and parenting techniques. • Facilitated children’s groups (ages 4-13) on how to handle conflict resolution in healthy relationships. • Provided individual/group counseling to shelter clients that focused on understanding the dynamics of domestic violence, increasing self-esteem and parenting techniques. • Facilitated children’s groups (ages 4-13) on how to handle conflict resolution in healthy relationships.



Highlands (Talent and Skills Identification Program)

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• HR Consultant

  • May 2000 - May 2003

  • Interpreted results from Highlands Career Assessment Ability Battery for clients. • Advised clients on how to apply results toward career goals and work place environments. (Consulted with GlaxoSmithKline, Cisco Systems and Bell South Telecom). • Interpreted results from Highlands Career Assessment Ability Battery for clients. • Advised clients on how to apply results toward career goals and work place environments. (Consulted with GlaxoSmithKline, Cisco Systems and Bell South Telecom).



Nortel Networks Telecom

• Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• HR Program Manager, Senior and University Recruiter

  • Aug 1995 - Feb 2000

  Program Manager • Managed MBA and INROADS Diversity recruiting programs for Nortel Networks North America. • Assessed and recruited for open positions in Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Information Technology. Senior Recruiter • Met with hiring managers and sourced for open positions in Hardware/Software Design, Data Networking, Marketing and Sales. University Recruiter • Identified university target list and career fairs to fill 80 North American MBA positions annually. Show less