Conducted over 250 undergraduate ESL academic preparation and study abroad courses, spanning from beginner to advanced levels, including graduate and PhD preparation.Developed and implemented comprehensive curricula in academic, linguistic, and intercultural skills including academic lecture comprehension, public speaking, professional, academic, and intercultural communication, grammar, reading, writing, and essential life skillsLeveraged D2L, Canvas, and Google Classroom, and other LMSs to design and deliver engaging online and hybrid courses, demonstrating adaptability to diverse learning environmentsFostered a collaborative learning community by working closely with faculty and staff to enhance student support and outcomes across all program levelsProvided instructional leadership by serving as a faculty-elected chair on multiple departmental committees, including Academic, Assessment, Curriculum, Faculty Policies, and Faculty DevelopmentExpanded global impact through a visiting lectureship at Jilin Jianzhu University, where I delivered teacher training on developing measurable student learning outcomesRepresented Portland State University and the Intensive English Language Program at local, national, and international conferences (ORTESOL, TESOL, NAFSA, Washington International Educators Conference, etc.)

Supervisory DutiesSteered multiple departmental committees, driving initiatives and external partnerships and ensuring compliance with accreditation, university, and regulatory requirementsLed a team of 12 full-time faculty, 25 adjuncts, and 2 staff members, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve departmental goalsOversaw the hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff, ensuring alignment with program needs and university standardsFacilitated effective communication among faculty, staff, and stakeholders to promote transparency and efficiencyImplemented revised policies and procedures to support the successful transition to in-person learning post-COVIDAdministrative and Program Management DutiesServed as a key member of the Office of Global Engagement and Innovation Management Team, contributing to strategic planning, program planning, partnerships, and operational decisionsCultivated strong relationships with campus and external partners to create and deliver collaborative projects and programmingSecured continued CEA accreditation through the successful completion of a 5-year interim report and annual reportsEnsured program alignment with university, accreditation, and regulatory standards to maintain complianceObtained a Fulbright grant to lead a pre-academic program for international graduate and PhD students, expanding the program's global reach

Managed faculty scheduling, assigning 21-40 instructors to teach 35-120 class sections each termServed as the primary faculty liaison, providing onboarding, support, and communication for full-time and adjunct facultyOptimized faculty resources by managing the faculty website, shared drives, and program documents, ensuring accessibility and efficiencyEnsured program compliance by coordinating with departments, administration, and faculty to implement and maintain university, government, and CEA policies and proceduresStreamlined program operations by collaborating with key stakeholders to manage instructor scheduling, student placement, and new student orientationLed the department's successful transition to remote teaching and administrative operations during the COVID-19 pandemicDrove departmental initiatives by facilitating faculty meetings, creating and revising policies, and developing professional development workshopsCo-chaired the Academic Committee, overseeing curriculum development, policy revisions, and organizational restructuring to enhance program effectiveness

Member Leader PositionsElected Executive Councilor at Large and Unit Representative 2017-2021-Attended weekly Executive Council meetings with fellow elected counselors to strategize, plan, and execute collective bargaining, legislative actions, membership and organizing events, grievances, and contractual disputesPersonnel Committee 2016-2021-Oversaw Executive Director and Staff workflow, contracts, and reviews Communications Committee 2019-2021-Wrote weekly membership newsletters updating faculty and academic professionals across campus on collective bargaining updates, membership meetings, working conditions, contractual matters, and labor updatesElected Vice President of Membership and Organizing 2016-Engaged PSU AAUP members by conducting biweekly membership meetings, listening sessions, and informational sessions-Conducted welcome sessions for new employees to inform them about union activities, campus culture, and collective bargaining agreements CORE and Action Team Member 2013-2016-Engaged PSU AAUP members by conducting biweekly membership meetings, listening sessions, and informational sessions-Conducted welcome sessions for new employees to inform them about union activities, campus culture, and collective bargaining agreements

Taught Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language classes at all levels and skills in the ESOL curriculum