Work with Executive Team to grow our company focused on providing high-quality, engaging, and tech-assisted Saudi Arabic and culture sessions to expatriates in KSA and beyond!

-Managed a staff of 5 leaders and 30+ teachers to provide high quality instruction to Saudi students, including the delivery of an entirely online program from March 2020 to the present.-Planned professional development opportunities.-Designed school improvement plans and monitored implementation.-Reviewed and planned curriculum including vertical and horizontal alignment.-Analyzed data to drive improvements.-Prepared workforce plans and recruited staff to ensure maximization of financial resources

As the Instructional Leader for English in the Elementary Boys, National Stream, I taught 25% of the time and coordinated a team of 7 teachers. Responsibilities included:-Professional development of the English teachers-Coordination of an intervention program for students needing extra assistance-Checking unit and lesson plans for alignment to California Common Core State Standards-Observing and coaching teachers to upgrade their skills

Responsibilities and achievements include:-Preparing detailed lesson plans targeting learning goals drawn from the California Common Core State Standards-Developing Unit Plans including both formative and summative assessments to contribute to the development of the English program-Utilizing educational technology effectively to create an interactive environment for students to create and present their ideas-Providing support lessons to false beginners who needed tailored lessons targeting the four skills outside of the set curriculum-Developed a digital reporting system for the intervention program for students needing extra academic support

• Developed new website designs twice in five years to meet key stakeholders’ needs.• Performed regular updates and turned marketing ideas into reality on the website.• Utilized Photoshop and WordPress to provide regular updates to the site.

• Worked on a contract basis for a research group on projects requiring analysis and deliverables related to the Middle East.• Provided executive summaries of books and researched key issues for clients needing to write informed articles or give presentations concerning the Middle East.• Crafted an introduction and guide for an interview with a controversial figure at a public forum.

• Taught courses to adult beginner and advanced Arab learners, training them to give effective oral presentations in English.• Developed students’ writing ability through effective project design and marking.

Maintaining excellent rapport with students to motivate learning, I taught secondary courses in English literature, history and technology. Most students were English L1 speakers, though I also taught Korean exchange students, providing individual attention not only for the course content, but also for their ongoing acquisition of English for communicative and academic purposes. I also organized, edited, and prepared course materials to comply with accreditation requirements.

• Taught adult ESL students student-centered classes focused in increasing their ability in comprehending and using English• Developed projects and activities to engage and interest students.