Coordinator/Associate Professor/Learning Management System and ePortfolio Administrator

Engaged in the continual process of designing and revising Academic ESL curriculum emphasizing learning outcomes. Integrating technology and multimedia, including learning management system (Moodle) and electronic portfolios administration(Elgg, Google Apps for Education),  with college curriculum. Evaluating textbooks and making decisions on course proposals and selecting/training instructors to teach courses. Conducting admission interviews to prospective students and managing placement procedures. Administering and scoring the institutional TOEFL and correlating scores with other assessments. Acting as liaison between institutional departments. Translating English to Italian for school website.  Serving as chair of the Learning Center Committee and departmental chair.

Hawaii Tokai International College Hawaii May. 2003 – December 2004

Instructor

Successfully instructed a variety of classes in both the College Preparatory (ESL) and Liberal Arts Programs (Business Writing). Assisted students through the research writing process and the transition into 4-year American college programs. Coordinated class and program wide educational excursions, orientation activities, initial placement, and training of new instructors. Intimately involved in designing curriculum including the addition of TOEFL support, and the strengthening of writing outcomes.

Transpacific Hawaii College Hawaii June 2003- August 2003

Instructor

Effectively instructed in an integrative, content-based college preparatory program with a particular emphasis on academic writing. Successfully led students through challenging readings and rigorous TOEFL based requirements and designed TOEFL-like exams for the program.

International Mid Pac College Hawaii Aug. 2002 – June 2003

Instructor

Faithfully served as adult ESL instructor consistently providing Japanese and Korean students with effective language learning experiences. Developed special “Screen English" class teaching through the use of feature films. Worked productively with administration to design curriculum.

Waikiki Lifelong Learning Center Hawaii Sep. 2001 – June 2002

Instructor

Instructed adult ESL students of various backgrounds in business oriented conversation. Coached students preparing for interviews and on-the-job training. Provided support for individual students requiring job specific instruction.

Americorp Florida Jan. 2001 – June 2001

Environmental Associate

Volunteered to participate in public effort to preserve Florida’s natural habitats. Mapped out remote territories using Global Information Systems technology. Involved with designing and implementing environmental education programs.

Lindamoodbell Learning Processes New York May 2000 – Jan. 2001

Clinician

Administered intensive one-to-one sensory-cognitive treatment to child and adult clients with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Scored and evaluated standardized diagnostic tests. Served as a mentor training new clinicians.

Dinkelmeyer Elementary School New York Dec. 1999 – May 2000

Teacher's Assistant

Served as teacher’s assistant in special education classroom including ESL students. Led academic groups in reading and writing. Monitored student progress and provided feedback to head teacher.

Tutor

Simultaneously worked in two university programs as an ESL tutor and a tutor in Italian, English, psychology, philosophy, and writing. Involved in helping international students become integrated into American university life.