Emily Cyrier Email & Phone Number

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Teaching ESL to 5th and 6th graders of Spanish and Portuguese linguistic backgrounds (Tiers 1-4). Responsible for curriculum, lesson planning, lesson delivery, assessment, grading and parent outreach. Differentiation of instruction to accommodate for WIDA levels as well as IEP and 504 modifications. Partner with school social workers, counselors, academic interventionists, math and literacy coaches, and grade team teachers to achieve student success. ACCESS test administrator.

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

ESL Instructor to adult refugeesModified previous lesson plans based on class progression and student feedback. Prepared for classes by reviewing lesson plans and creating activities to engage students and check for comprehension. Provided instruction for assigned classes. Communicated with students outside of instruction (send weekly reminders and homework assignments, and help students troubleshoot technology issues accessing Zoom classes). Completed administrative tasks pertaining to communication with students, class attendance and individual student progress.

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Academic Coordinator, Graduate Education and Criminal Justice DepartmentsProvided academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students. Partner with Chair of Graduate Education, faculty, Admissions and Registrar to ensure that new student applications and registrations are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Liaise with NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) representatives and submit online reporting to ensure that degree programs are approved by NJDOE. Provided administrative support to academic departments including completion of annual reports, review of course listings, textbook ordering, meeting scheduling, new faculty on-boarding and development of alumni program assessments.

Randolph, New Jersey, United States

Courses: Intercultural Communication and Principles of SociologyResponsible for preparing course objectives, syllabus, and weekly lesson plans; delivering instruction, communicating with students outside of class, advising students, assessing students and completing administrative tasks related to course enrollment.Developed experiential learning opportunities via simulations, field trips, international guest speakers and final projects. Created and implemented an intake survey for my community college students to assess their academic, intercultural, technological and personal history impacting community college student success. Survey enabled me to establish rapport and trust with my students, understand their personal struggles and achievements, and develop a personalized holistic plan for their success throughout the semester.Delivered differentiated instruction to college students with documented disabilities to improve their academic motivation and achievement. Developed study guides and facilitated review sessions to help students prepare for their exams.Created and facilitated Intercultural Communication @ CCM – a social network for English as a Second Language and Intercultural Communication students through a CCM technology grant.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

Provided leadership for intercultural and international programming, the Partnership for Religion and Education in Prisons (PREP) program, Theological School student organizations, and new student orientations. Member of Theological School Communications Team.Advised Theological Student Association and served as mentor to other Theo student organizations(Korean Caucus, Black Ministerial Caucus, SOMOS (Hispanic) Caucus, SPECTRUM (LGBTQI)Caucus, TERRA (eco-justice) Caucus and the Graduate Students Association) to deliver over 30 student events focused on multiculturalism and social justice each semester. Trained new officers, documented and streamlined procedures, advised students on event planning and promotion, oversaw fiscal management of $50,000 annual budget, assisted with student elections, and worked with Student Affairs on campus-wide initiatives.Coordinated new student orientation in partnership with Theo Admissions, faculty, Theo studentorganizations, Student Life, Registrar, Business Office, and Public Safety.Designed, delivered, and assessed intercultural training curriculum for cross-cultural exchange program participants (50 students annually) and graduate teaching assistants (15 students annually).Partnered with faculty to develop and administer cross-cultural exchange programs.

Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

Developed and implemented Brookdale's strategic planning for international education. Managed $500,000 budget, wrote annual reports, supervised staff of six, and assessed programs. Reviewed international education policies and procedures concerning health and safety, study abroad registration, financial aid, application processing, technology, orientations, program materials, and customer service. Provided homestay placements, support services, orientations and programming for over 100 international students annually. Developed and marketed consortial study abroad programming, faculty-led study abroad programs, faculty exchange programs, familiarization visits, and annual international festival. Designed and conducted study abroad advising and orientations for over 100 U.S. students annually.Authored and directed $206,000 U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement ofPostsecondary Education (FIPSE) Grant, E.C.-U.S. Recipe for Success: Implementing an InternationalHospitality Industry Curriculum, 2003 – 2006.Named “International Educator of the Year” by New Jersey Global Educators, 2005.Awarded Institute of International Education’s Andrew Heiskell Honorable Mention Award forInnovation in International Education, 2002.

Alternate Route, Elementary Education And Teaching

Master Of Arts - Ma, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Merit Scholarship Awarded

Thesis: A Review of English Language Training Curriculum for Implementation by a U.S. Humanitarian Organization Serving Refugees, Asylees.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Intercultural Relations

Thesis: Tamil Asylees and U.S. Social Workers: Intercultural Communication in the Context of Refugee Services

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration - Marketing, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: University Band, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Mu Alpha, Marketing Medal

Premier Degré, French Language And Literature