I accepted a full-time position at Syracuse University's English Language Center in June 2018.
At the ELI I have--
designed, developed, taught, and coordinated a semester-long English for Academic Purposes course in the International Year-One (iY-1) program
designed, developed, and taught a 6-week asynchronous course for information professionals entering School of Information Studies master's programs.
designed, developed, and taught an 8-week course for architects entering School of Architecture master's programs
taught Textual Communication, Oral Communication, and Accuracy in the Academic English program
taught a four-week course in Oral Communication to Fulbright Scholars entering graduate programs at universities across the United States
taught a 3-week course in Business Communication to Japanese accountants from Deloitte
I have also taught--
First Year Seminar (in-person and online), a one-credit course designed to help first-year and transfer students transition into academic and social life at Syracuse University in the Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 semesters.
For two years, I taught skills-based courses at Mohawk Valley Community College, where I worked primarily with immigrant populations.
As English Faculty at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, I--
taught pre-sessional English courses to Emiratis in the Foundations English Program on both the men's and women's campuses
served as lead teacher for the Foundations exit level at the men's college from August 2012 to June 2015.
taught two EAP courses in the General Studies program at the BA level: Academic Reading and Writing and Leadership Communication.
was a certified IELTS examiner for the Speaking and Writing modules between 2012 and 2016
As Visiting English Faculty at the English Language Center at Michigan State University (MSU), I taught courses in the Intensive English Program and a research studies course in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.
I worked as an instructor at all proficiency levels for ELS Language Centers, first on the Case Western University campus in Cleveland, Ohio and then at the Dominican University of California campus in San Rafael, where I was promoted to Senior Instructor. While at Dominican, I was certified as a test center administrator for the iBT TOEFL exam.
In 2008, I was promoted to Academic Director at a new ELS center at the University of Cincinnati where--
I assisted in the set-up and accreditation of the center
I was responsible for the hiring, development, and management of instructors
I ensured the smooth delivery of the the center's placement and exit tests
I developed curriculum
I advised students
I initiated a conversation partner program with matriculated American students at UC to assist our students in gaining speaking fluency and help ease the transition of international students at the center to university life in the American context.
I taught English Conversation, Academic Writing, and American Culture at Deak Ferenc Bilingual High School. While teaching at Deak, I initiated the English Language Drama Club, directing and writing collaboratively with students and entering national drama competitions.
Through the Central European Teaching Program, I began my career as an English language teacher at a public high school, Dozsa Gyorgy High School, in the town of Kiskunmajsa, Hungary. I taught English conversation at the beginner and intermediate level. I also coached the men's basketball team.