Colin Large Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

Oversee a yard staff of 4-8 people who are responsible for day-to-day operations in the Hopkinton store relative to trees, shrubs, perennials, and stone products. Manage all daily tasks having to do with inventory movement, special orders, transfers, sold plants. Maintain healthy plant material, a well-presented stone yard, and an overall clean facility to present an extraordinary experience to Weston Nurseries customers.

Greater Boston Area

I am part of the CELOP senior leadership team. In this role, I am responsible for all aspects of CELOP’s academic programs, including supervision of faculty and the curriculum.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

Oversee all aspects of the Center for English Language Programs. Responsible for meeting the non-credit English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) needs for all types of programs.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

Advise CELP students and candidates on academic and administrative matters, coordinate administration of placement tests, and assist with new student orientation (especially for special programs). Assist the CELP Director with the support and recruitment of CELP instructors; collaborate on professional development activities for staff and faculty; support the Director in the development and management of program budgets and facilities; collaborate closely with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services on matters pertaining to international student welfare, academic success, recruitment and retention; ensure that CELP is in compliance with NMSU policies and procedures; participate actively in local, regional, and national professional organizations. Teach basic, non-credit level ESL classes.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

The Visiting Professor of ESOL prepares instructional materials to meet students’ varying learning styles and language abilities, provides related office hours and assistance for student, instructs students in three 4-credit hour courses per semester using various teaching methods, and plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction. The Visiting Professor also establishes clear goals and objectives for each lesson and class and communicates those directly to students. The Visiting Professor is expected to maintain accurate and complete student records; hold office hours each week; and implement all policies and procedures of NMSU.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

Student instruction at multiple skill levels, advise and mentor incoming teachers, serve as practicum mentor for pre-service teachers, assist in placement testing.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

University English instructor at Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

I taught a full load of 20 hours per week. I assisted with curriculum development and assessment practices review; carried out academic counseling, attendance record keeping, and office hours; assisted with testing, orientation, graduation, and field trips. Finally, I maintained the Moodle Learning Management Software installation for the center.

Greater Atlanta Area

Taught learner strategies for vocabulary acquisitionTaught specialized, art-specific language and tasksCreated and used multimedia and web-based materials in class

Greater Atlanta Area

Reading 600A, Reading 400C, Listening/Speaking 500CUsed web based teaching approaches to supplement listening and speaking skillsTaught learner strategies for vocabulary comprehensionImproved students pronunciation of English vocabulary through practice, noticing, and retrospection

Greater Atlanta Area

Focused on reading comprehension of college level academic material and writing skills for academic purposesUsed corpus-based web technologies to increase vocabulary comprehension, acquisition, and encourage self-directed learning

Greater Atlanta Area

Taught all skills for ACTFL Intermediate LevelTaught learner strategies for vocabulary comprehension and speechUsed web-based teaching approaches to supplement the four skills

Nemyriv, Ukraine

Taught grades six through eleven in multi-level classroomsDeveloped classroom materials and lesson plansDemonstrated ability to think on feet during staffing shortages: planned, organized and taught classes on short notice

Ukraine

Presented at teacher training seminars: topics included ice breakers, language games, English teaching materials, use of realia, and business letter writingCreated authentic to augment State provided materialsRecorded audio tapes of readings from textbooksTook excerpts from American and British books for effective level-appropriate useDeveloped thematic database for teachers to find authentic materials available at the Department of EducationCo-wrote an English grammar workbook for beginning students: sections include English phonetics, the English alphabet, spelling, and present tenseOther Teacher RolesFounded and led English Conversation Club twice weeklyServed regularly as juror for Regional English Language Competitions 2004-2005

Greater Atlanta Area

Reading and Listening for Academic Purposes Focused on reading and listening comprehension of university level materialTaught learner strategies, such as: test taking, note taking, and readingDeveloped supplemental materials to enhance curriculum

M.A, Applied Linguistics/English As Second Language 2006

Masters paper: "Effects of language planning: Ukraine and its Soviet legacy"

Ba, English

Education record