Andrea Giordano Email & Phone Number

Thompson'S Station, Tn, Us

• Serves as technical leader for the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of in-person, virtual, and hybrid offerings, working effectively with subject-matter experts to develop innovative learning programs and activities• Employs leading-edge learning and instructional design approaches and methodologies to oversee and contribute to the development/redesign of learning designs and materials using creative, innovative, and evidence-based approaches• Leads and mentors staff in developing, delivering, and evaluating learning events• Facilitates a range of in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning events• Develops internal standard operating procedures, tools and resources to improve efficiencies and build the capacity of EnCompass staff and consultants• Manage learning activities from design to implementation, including scope, budget, timeline and quality assurance; oversees the work of internal team members, subcontractors and consultants

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Manages training projects from design to implementation, including scope, budget, timeline, and client relations for assigned training activities to ensure quality performance and fiscal responsibility• Contributes expertise, innovative approaches, and leading-edge thinking, methodologies and approaches to training, capacity strengthening, professional development, organizational development, communications/knowledge management, leadership, coaching, supervisory, and management development training, learning and leadership development programs• Facilitates face-to-face workshops, group process, learning sessions, and conducts training sessions, in person or virtually • Effectively communicates training project deliverables to client, team members, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner• Supervises learning specialists and virtual production specialists to appreciatively support employee performance and development

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Englisheveryday.Com

As Co-Founder and Chief of Learning at English Every Day, Andrea is the creative force behind EnglishEveryDay.com and StudyWithAndrea.com, Andrea has taught more than 1,000,000 English learners globally through her English learning communities, dynamic courses, and social media reach. With a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Andrea's expertise extends to TOEFL preparation, English pronunciation, and beyond. Connect with Andrea at EnglishEveryDay.com, the TOEFL With Andrea podcast, Citizenship Test Prep Podcast, and YouTube.com/StudyWithAndrea.

Nashville, Tennessee

• Assists in performing an annual education needs assessment as input to the strategic education program • Collaborates with leaders to determine the most cost effective method for training based on the topic and audience • Develops content, deliver and support training initiatives for various groups using a variety of delivery methods including classroom-based, 1:1, self-instructional materials, job aids, virtual classroom, and webinars/web events • Applies adult learning concepts through program content and delivery • Utilizes desktop publishing and graphics packages, simulation software, and audio/visual technology, where appropriate, to produce professional and effective training materials • Maintains templates and standards for consistent course development and delivery (eg. instructor evaluation processes, standard course content, development methodologies) • Provides expertise and assistance to instructors, team members, and other locations, as needed

• Provides leadership for the 10-15 other instructors at the ESL Institute, TESL Certificate, and MA TESOL program by modeling effective teaching strategies, mentoring adjunct instructors, and communicating program goals.• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates learning for students, staff, and teachers in both face-to-face and online instructional platforms. • Recruits and hires diverse adjunct faculty members. Provides on-going support and mentorship for faculty members. • Leads faculty training sessions and familiarizes faculty with policies. • Manages departmental budget, balancing departmental goals and budgetary restrictions. • Works collaboratively with the Center for International Education to recruit and retain students. • Casts strategic vision and executes program goals, in cooperation with faculty members and administration. Writes, executes, and assesses strategic plans. • Serves on several university-wide councils and committees, including University Council, Academic Committee, Service Learning Committee, and Judicial Council. • Manages programs and projects related to a Learning Management System and course/program development.

• “Teaches the teachers” by training prospective and in-service teachers in MA TESOL and ESL Endorsement courses.• Teaches English language classes, with the goal of guiding students into academic success at the university. Courses include Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of Listening, Speaking, Reading, Grammar, and Writing. Has served as Head Teacher for Grammar.• Trains undergraduate Education students in TESOL certificate / ESL endorsement courses. The courses include Applied Linguistics, Language and Culture, Materials and Methods for P-12 Teaching, TESL Assessment and Testing, and Second Language Acquisition.• Oversees practicums and field hours of graduate students. • Adapts curriculum to fit the unique needs of emerging English language teachers.• Uses innovative materials and methods to produce effective language learning experiences including cooperative learning and thematic instruction.• Manages programs and projects related to a Learning Management System and course/program development.

• Provides leadership for the sixteen other instructors at the ESL Institute by modeling effective teaching strategies, mentoring adjunct instructors, and communicating program goals.• Recruit and hires diverse adjunct faculty members, in cooperation with the Director. Provides on-going support and mentorship for faculty members. • Co-leads faculty training sessions and familiarizes faculty with policies and procedures. • Coordinates placement testing and evaluation of testing. • Schedules classes, registers students, assigns teacher to appropriate classes. • Provides instructional and administrative leadership for the “Conversation Partners” program with the School of Education. • Plans one service learning activity for the ESL students per year.• Assists in managing departmental budget, balancing departmental goals and budgetary restrictions. • Assists ESL students with issues related to cultural adjustment.• Works collaboratively with the Center for International Education and faculty members within the ESL Institute and TESL Program to recruit and retain students. • Casts strategic vision and executes program goals, in cooperation with faculty members and administration.