Experience
Experience
Teacher Education & Consulting
Teacher Education & Consulting
Instructional Coach, Tsvetnik Program, with U.S. Department of State (February 2024-present)
Instructional Coach, Tsvetnik Program, with U.S. Department of State (February 2024-present)
Virtually mentor English language teachers in Russia to become teacher-leaders
Virtually mentor English language teachers in Russia to become teacher-leaders
Provide tailored guidance, insights, and strategies to enhance their teaching methods to better support their students
Provide tailored guidance, insights, and strategies to enhance their teaching methods to better support their students
Instructor, Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), Online Professional English Network (OPEN), George Mason University (January 2023-present)
Instructor, Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), Online Professional English Network (OPEN), George Mason University (January 2023-present)
Grade EFL teachers' tasks on TEYL approaches, techniques, activities, and lesson planning
Grade EFL teachers' tasks on TEYL approaches, techniques, activities, and lesson planning
English Speaking Nation Coach, with American Councils for International Education, Samarkand, Uzbekistan (January 2021-May 2022)
English Speaking Nation Coach, with American Councils for International Education, Samarkand, Uzbekistan (January 2021-May 2022)
Conducted teacher professional development workshops for secondary school EFL teachers & Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs)
Conducted teacher professional development workshops for secondary school EFL teachers & Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs)
Taught TESOL Core Certificate Program to EFL secondary school teachers
Taught TESOL Core Certificate Program to EFL secondary school teachers
Provided clinical supervision of practicum for in-service EFL secondary school teachers
Provided clinical supervision of practicum for in-service EFL secondary school teachers
Mentored EFL secondary school teachers to become teacher-leaders and teacher-trainers
Mentored EFL secondary school teachers to become teacher-leaders and teacher-trainers
English Language Specialist, with U.S. Department of State, Colombia (July-September 2020)
English Language Specialist, with U.S. Department of State, Colombia (July-September 2020)
Virtually organized and led 8 weeks of teacher-training workshops on principles for online teaching, material selection, criteria for selecting tools, assessment practices for synchronous and asynchronous learning, learners’ and teachers’ motivation, autonomous learning, and teacher supervision for primary, secondary, and tertiary EFL teachers
Virtually organized and led 8 weeks of teacher-training workshops on principles for online teaching, material selection, criteria for selecting tools, assessment practices for synchronous and asynchronous learning, learners’ and teachers’ motivation, autonomous learning, and teacher supervision for primary, secondary, and tertiary EFL teachers
English Language Specialist, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (March 2019)
English Language Specialist, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (March 2019)
Organized and led teacher-training workshops on teaching with limited resources, TESOL methodology, material development, and communicative language teaching for elementary, middle, and high school English teachers
Organized and led teacher-training workshops on teaching with limited resources, TESOL methodology, material development, and communicative language teaching for elementary, middle, and high school English teachers
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
Organized and led teacher-training workshops on how to incorporate cultural and authentic materials in the English-language classroom and how to motivate students using social media for secondary and university English teachers
Organized and led teacher-training workshops on how to incorporate cultural and authentic materials in the English-language classroom and how to motivate students using social media for secondary and university English teachers
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
Led teacher-training workshops on how to teach skills in isolation and how to teach integrated skills in project-based learning for English primary, secondary, and university teachers
Led teacher-training workshops on how to teach skills in isolation and how to teach integrated skills in project-based learning for English primary, secondary, and university teachers
Coordination
Coordination
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
Led groups of teachers in American Cultural Studies curriculum and material design
Led groups of teachers in American Cultural Studies curriculum and material design
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Served as coordinator for a range of levels (CEFR A1-B2, including Academic English and TOEFL Preparation), in the undergraduate English program
Served as coordinator for a range of levels (CEFR A1-B2, including Academic English and TOEFL Preparation), in the undergraduate English program
Observed teachers, led teacher-training workshops, chaired level meetings, managed 30 teachers
Observed teachers, led teacher-training workshops, chaired level meetings, managed 30 teachers
Language Adventures, Western Washington University, WA (July 2007)
Language Adventures, Western Washington University, WA (July 2007)
Coordinated extracurricular activities for Spanish teens
Coordinated extracurricular activities for Spanish teens
Curriculum and Material Development
Curriculum and Material Development
Access Teacher Engagement Project, with U.S. Department of State (May-August 2022)
Access Teacher Engagement Project, with U.S. Department of State (May-August 2022)
Developed lesson plans, materials, and assessments on American culture, service learning and project-based learning
Developed lesson plans, materials, and assessments on American culture, service learning and project-based learning
International English Center, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO (October 2017- August 2019)
International English Center, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO (October 2017- August 2019)
Developed curriculum and materials for skills-based and content-based courses, including Medical English for Mexican military cadets, Intercultural Communications, English in the Workplace, and an Open-Educational Resource, high-intermediate reading textbook
Developed curriculum and materials for skills-based and content-based courses, including Medical English for Mexican military cadets, Intercultural Communications, English in the Workplace, and an Open-Educational Resource, high-intermediate reading textbook
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
Designed and developed American Cultural Studies curriculum and material
Designed and developed American Cultural Studies curriculum and material
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
Designed and developed Medical English materials and curriculum for Turkmen doctors in preparation for the Asian Olympic Games
Designed and developed Medical English materials and curriculum for Turkmen doctors in preparation for the Asian Olympic Games
Designed and developed material for reading, writing, speaking, and listening classes to undergraduate university students
Designed and developed material for reading, writing, speaking, and listening classes to undergraduate university students
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Created course packs and exams using readings, audiovisual, speaking, grammar, and writing activities for CEFR A1-B2 classes
Created course packs and exams using readings, audiovisual, speaking, grammar, and writing activities for CEFR A1-B2 classes
Designed TOEFL-preparation materials within Content-based courses (Intercultural Communications & Professional Development)
Designed TOEFL-preparation materials within Content-based courses (Intercultural Communications & Professional Development)
Developed English language materials for Masters of Education students and TOEFL-preparation materials for students applying to graduate schools in the US
Developed English language materials for Masters of Education students and TOEFL-preparation materials for students applying to graduate schools in the US
English Department and English Language Program, Kansas State University, KS (August 2009–May 2012)
English Department and English Language Program, Kansas State University, KS (August 2009–May 2012)
Designed and developed materials for ENGL 100 (Writing and Composition 1) to international undergraduate students
Designed and developed materials for ENGL 100 (Writing and Composition 1) to international undergraduate students
Designed and developed materials for reading, writing, listening, and speaking to international undergraduate students
Designed and developed materials for reading, writing, listening, and speaking to international undergraduate students
Wuhan University Summer Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Wuhan, China (July 2010)
Wuhan University Summer Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Wuhan, China (July 2010)
Designed and developed materials for English through American Studies material
Designed and developed materials for English through American Studies material
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
Designed and developed reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literature classes
Designed and developed reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literature classes
Created CCU course pack focused on analyzing and discussing different countries, cultures, and languages through topics like verbal and non-verbal communication, relationships, education, work, religion, globalization, and cross-cultural conflict and resolution.
Created CCU course pack focused on analyzing and discussing different countries, cultures, and languages through topics like verbal and non-verbal communication, relationships, education, work, religion, globalization, and cross-cultural conflict and resolution.
Teaching
Teaching
Washington Summer Institute, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (July 2023)
Washington Summer Institute, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (July 2023)
Taught American Experience course about intercultural skills to Korean university students
Taught American Experience course about intercultural skills to Korean university students
International English Center, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO (October 2017-August 2019)
International English Center, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO (October 2017-August 2019)
Taught a variety of academic focused English language skills to international undergraduate and graduate students
Taught a variety of academic focused English language skills to international undergraduate and graduate students
Taught Medical English for Mexican military cadets and officers
Taught Medical English for Mexican military cadets and officers
Taught Legal English Writing and Rhetoric for international lawyers
Taught Legal English Writing and Rhetoric for international lawyers
Taught Workplace English to CU Boulder Employees, primarily adult immigrants and refugees from Latin America, Tibet, and Nepal, who work in dining and housing services
Taught Workplace English to CU Boulder Employees, primarily adult immigrants and refugees from Latin America, Tibet, and Nepal, who work in dining and housing services
Mentored a graduate student at CU Boulder
Mentored a graduate student at CU Boulder
Colorado Community Colleges Online (January-May 2018)
Colorado Community Colleges Online (January-May 2018)
Taught online English Composition 1 to American undergraduate students
Taught online English Composition 1 to American undergraduate students
Commented on students’ posts and furthered in-depth discussions on class forum
Commented on students’ posts and furthered in-depth discussions on class forum
Graded student essays using Dropbox and Grademark
Graded student essays using Dropbox and Grademark
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
American Cultural Studies & Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Suzhou University, Hunan University, China (June-August 2017)
Taught English through American Cultural Studies material
Taught English through American Cultural Studies material
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (August 2016-June 2017)
Taught Medical English to Turkmen doctors in preparation for the Asian Olympic Games
Taught Medical English to Turkmen doctors in preparation for the Asian Olympic Games
Taught reading, writing, speaking, and listening classes to undergraduate university students
Taught reading, writing, speaking, and listening classes to undergraduate university students
Vetted documents, like the I-20 form, for Top-Up scholarship recipients for the Prep4Success Program for undergraduate and graduate students attending American universities, with the US Embassy Public Affairs Office
Vetted documents, like the I-20 form, for Top-Up scholarship recipients for the Prep4Success Program for undergraduate and graduate students attending American universities, with the US Embassy Public Affairs Office
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2012-June 2016)
Taught a range of levels in the undergraduate English program: CEFR A1-B2 (basic to intermediate), Academic English and TOEFL Preparation
Taught a range of levels in the undergraduate English program: CEFR A1-B2 (basic to intermediate), Academic English and TOEFL Preparation
Assisted with CEA re-accreditation self-study
Assisted with CEA re-accreditation self-study
Taught English language materials for Masters of Education students and TOEFL-preparation materials for students applying to graduate schools in the US
Taught English language materials for Masters of Education students and TOEFL-preparation materials for students applying to graduate schools in the US
English Department and English Language Program, Kansas State University, KS (August 2009–May 2012)
English Department and English Language Program, Kansas State University, KS (August 2009–May 2012)
Taught ENGL 100 (Writing and Composition 1) to international undergraduate students
Taught ENGL 100 (Writing and Composition 1) to international undergraduate students
Taught Introduction to Literature, focusing on global and multicultural literature, to American students
Taught Introduction to Literature, focusing on global and multicultural literature, to American students
Taught reading, writing, listening, and speaking to international undergraduate students
Taught reading, writing, listening, and speaking to international undergraduate students
Wuhan University Summer Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Wuhan, China (July 2010)
Wuhan University Summer Intensive English Program, with The Ohio State University, Wuhan, China (July 2010)
Taught English through American Studies material
Taught English through American Studies material
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
English Language Fellow, with U.S. Department of State, Malang, Indonesia (August 2007-June 2009)
Taught reading, writing, speaking, listening, literature, and Cross-Cultural Understanding (CCU) classes to English majors in a public university and private Islamic university
Taught reading, writing, speaking, listening, literature, and Cross-Cultural Understanding (CCU) classes to English majors in a public university and private Islamic university
Language Adventures, Western Washington University, WA (July 2007)
Language Adventures, Western Washington University, WA (July 2007)
Taught English through American Studies & Culture material to Spanish teens
Taught English through American Studies & Culture material to Spanish teens
Intensive English Program & Academic English Program, University of Washington, WA (September 2006–June 2007)
Intensive English Program & Academic English Program, University of Washington, WA (September 2006–June 2007)
Taught 100C (academic writing for 1.5 generation undergraduate students), advanced reading, listening/speaking, and academic reading/writing classes to international undergraduate students
Taught 100C (academic writing for 1.5 generation undergraduate students), advanced reading, listening/speaking, and academic reading/writing classes to international undergraduate students
Created tests, planned curriculum, facilitated group work, supported student-centered classrooms
Created tests, planned curriculum, facilitated group work, supported student-centered classrooms
Assisted Testing Coordinator in administering reading, listening, writing, and grammar placement tests by analyzing tests, finding weak and strong questions, and revising the tests to better meet students’ needs
Assisted Testing Coordinator in administering reading, listening, writing, and grammar placement tests by analyzing tests, finding weak and strong questions, and revising the tests to better meet students’ needs
Worked with English in the Workplace, a program for employees of UW who are immigrants and refugees with varying degrees of education and literacy in English and their native languages
Worked with English in the Workplace, a program for employees of UW who are immigrants and refugees with varying degrees of education and literacy in English and their native languages
The Newport Academy, Bellevue, Seattle, WA (February-June 2006)
The Newport Academy, Bellevue, Seattle, WA (February-June 2006)
Taught Korean high school students English writing and reading
Taught Korean high school students English writing and reading
The Loft Writing Center, North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA (October 2005–June 2006)
The Loft Writing Center, North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA (October 2005–June 2006)
Taught immigrants, refugees, and international students English language skills
Taught immigrants, refugees, and international students English language skills
Coban, Guatemala (March-May 2005)
Coban, Guatemala (March-May 2005)
Taught English for Tourism to restaurant workers
Taught English for Tourism to restaurant workers
Teacher’s Assistant, Women’s Studies Department, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (June–August 2002)
Teacher’s Assistant, Women’s Studies Department, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (June–August 2002)
Graded quizzes, tests, and essays, created lessons and facilitated class discussion for an Introduction to Women’s Studies course
Graded quizzes, tests, and essays, created lessons and facilitated class discussion for an Introduction to Women’s Studies course