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*Developed language and professional development training curricula in coordination with hostgovernmental agencies and U.S. Embassy priorities based on needs analysis of individual countries.*Delivered training components to participants in several areas including:-Youth Empowerment-Program Coordination and Management-Professional Development-Education-Writing Center Development-Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment*Evaluated programs, and developed… Show more *Developed language and professional development training curricula in coordination with hostgovernmental agencies and U.S. Embassy priorities based on needs analysis of individual countries.*Delivered training components to participants in several areas including:-Youth Empowerment-Program Coordination and Management-Professional Development-Education-Writing Center Development-Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment*Evaluated programs, and developed recommendations for host governmental agencies and U.S. Embassy officials.*Designed curriculum for, identified the theme for, created materials for, and coordinated and ran Access summer camps. Show less

*Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Capacity development for Ministry Run programs.*Outreach with professional development programs and Youth Empowerment programs throughout Georgia: Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Telavi, Signaghi, Zestaphoni, Shuakhevi, Poti, Kobuleti and Gori.*Outreach with professional development programs and youth empowerment programs within the region: Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey. *Participated in the Shaping the Way we Teach webinar series with a… Show more *Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Capacity development for Ministry Run programs.*Outreach with professional development programs and Youth Empowerment programs throughout Georgia: Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Telavi, Signaghi, Zestaphoni, Shuakhevi, Poti, Kobuleti and Gori.*Outreach with professional development programs and youth empowerment programs within the region: Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey. *Participated in the Shaping the Way we Teach webinar series with a presentation co-presented with RELO Kevin McCaughey entitled "Strange Weather: Climate Change Activities for the English Language Classroom"​ Show less

Head Instructor for Word, Sound & Image: Writing for Creative Media Head Instructor and materials writer for Words and Images (course retired)Course Development/Materials Writer:On-line Writing Studio Tutor Training Word, Sound & Image: Writing for Creative Media Words & Images Taught:University EnglishTravel WritingBusiness EnglishEnglish for Specific Purposes (EAP)

Management of the center, training staff, creating a training curriculum for writing center consultants, facilitating presentations. Co-authored "Writing Centers in Multilingual Settings".

*Facilitated faculty and student needs assessment survey of writing needs; developed strategic plan for writing center; coordinated implementation of center; tutored in the center; trained tutors in the writing center.*Developed and presented workshops on teaching methodology, classroom activities, U.S. State Department English Language materials, and U.S. culture for primary, secondary and university teachers at the English Teaching Resource Center, the U.S. Embassy (for TEA Teachers),… Show more *Facilitated faculty and student needs assessment survey of writing needs; developed strategic plan for writing center; coordinated implementation of center; tutored in the center; trained tutors in the writing center.*Developed and presented workshops on teaching methodology, classroom activities, U.S. State Department English Language materials, and U.S. culture for primary, secondary and university teachers at the English Teaching Resource Center, the U.S. Embassy (for TEA Teachers), Windows on America Centers, and at schools and universities reaching thousands of participants.*Collaborated with Fulbright office to provide workshops on proposal writing for potential award recipients; developed and facilitated training for Fulbright English teaching assistants in methodology, classroom activities and management, and working effectively in cross-cultural environments; volunteered to review Fulbright applications; served as an interviewer for Fulbright 2014-2015 academic year applied linguistics applicants.*Developed and implemented special projects, including programs for Border Guard faculty and cadets and law enforcement faculty. Show less

*Collaborated on creation and implementation of an 8-week intensive teacher training course for 21 Afghan English Education faculty from around Afghanistan. Topics included teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, project-based instruction, task-based instruction, managing large classrooms, and content-based instruction.*Coached faculty trainees on lesson plan development and teaching practice methods; provided support through expertise, feedback observations and modeling to… Show more *Collaborated on creation and implementation of an 8-week intensive teacher training course for 21 Afghan English Education faculty from around Afghanistan. Topics included teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, project-based instruction, task-based instruction, managing large classrooms, and content-based instruction.*Coached faculty trainees on lesson plan development and teaching practice methods; provided support through expertise, feedback observations and modeling to Afghan trainers who were also training the faculty trainees.*Developed a course book of readings from materials researched on Internet and course materials created by trainees; revised and edited the Intensive Teacher Training Program course book for the trainings. Show less

*Coordinated department faculty assigned to upper level courses as course convener and as a lead head teacher, developing a constructive and supportive team environment.*Collaborated on curriculum development for departmental courses.* Worked with U.S. Consulate and China and Hong Kong university professors to provide guest lecturers and workshop leaders for the annual cultural festival for which I was special events manager. *Supervised Fulbright English teaching… Show more *Coordinated department faculty assigned to upper level courses as course convener and as a lead head teacher, developing a constructive and supportive team environment.*Collaborated on curriculum development for departmental courses.* Worked with U.S. Consulate and China and Hong Kong university professors to provide guest lecturers and workshop leaders for the annual cultural festival for which I was special events manager. *Supervised Fulbright English teaching assistants as Fulbright English teaching coordinator, providing orientation, training and mentoring in cross-cultural skills and classroom teaching, and implementing extra-curricular activities (games night, movie night, field trips, etc.).*Taught writing for all university levels.*Participated in departmental committee as member of Pedagogic Committee, Fall 2008-Spring 2010.*Administered internationally recognized standardized tests for ETS educational testing services as member of the testing team. Show less

*Developed and presented workshops on teaching methodology, classroom activities, U.S. English language materials, and U.S. culture for primary, secondary and university teachers.*Developed conference planning manual for the teachers' associations in Russia.

*Developed and coordinated conferences and institutes with host academic leadership; host governments and U.S. Embassy officials.*Created and taught upper and lower level English courses.*Developed and implemented grant proposals and budgets for program activities.*Identified and implemented program process improvement projects.*Wrote program summaries and reports.

*Supervised multi-national staff, including work-study college students who provided English classes to underprivileged youth, developing an environment of teamwork and trust by engaging youth participants and teachers in program development and process improvement projects, and advising student faculty on cultural issues of work-study abroad.*Worked two summers: 2005 and 2006

Developed and taught content-based courses (literature, skills advancement, and practical life skills) to improve reading, writing, critical thinking, and oral communications skills for students who received USAID grants to further their graduate education in U.S. institutions.

*Organized and provided study abroad information sessions for students, counseled students on programs, coordinated application and placement process.

*Taught English classes, and assisted the English department with special projects.