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• Teach in a multicultural setting various levels of Speech, Grammar, Reading, and Writing for the English for Academic Purposes program (EAP). Developed syllabi and instructional/assessment material using student-centered approaches. Utilized formative assessment to evaluate and grade students• Use online course frameworks for technology enhancement in language courses.• Taught different levels of EAP Listening an Pronunciation in the Language Laboratory using computer technology… Show more • Teach in a multicultural setting various levels of Speech, Grammar, Reading, and Writing for the English for Academic Purposes program (EAP). Developed syllabi and instructional/assessment material using student-centered approaches. Utilized formative assessment to evaluate and grade students• Use online course frameworks for technology enhancement in language courses.• Taught different levels of EAP Listening an Pronunciation in the Language Laboratory using computer technology. Show less

Retired as of November 2022Provided leadership and direction to Adult Education programs on six (6) campuses and advocacy for Adult Education programs and students in College-wide and district departments. The objective of the Director of Adult Education is to facilitate the transition of English-as-a-Second-Language students and GED students into either academic degree-seeking programs and/or the workplace.

• Responsible for brand developing, planning, execution and assessment of the adult and professional development programs offered on campus and outreach centers. Developed and maintained partnership relationship with community organizations and high schools toward the growth of continuing education and professional development programs at the college• Managed the budget of eight departments including contracts and grants. Developed and implemented programs funded through private and public… Show more • Responsible for brand developing, planning, execution and assessment of the adult and professional development programs offered on campus and outreach centers. Developed and maintained partnership relationship with community organizations and high schools toward the growth of continuing education and professional development programs at the college• Managed the budget of eight departments including contracts and grants. Developed and implemented programs funded through private and public grants• Collaborated with the National Immigration Forum and the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education (CCCIE) for the development and implementation of a contextualized blended English language program for retail employees: Skills and Opportunities for the New American Workforce • Collaborated with other campus colleagues on the research, development and implementation of academic and student service projects. Led the college wide Language Center Work group. Show less

• Planned, designed, implemented and assessed continuing education programs with local and international partnerships for the Workforce Professional Training, Technology and Language Programs. Supervised area coordinators for implementation and evaluation of these programs.• Worked in collaboration with the Department Chairperson to facilitate assistance to other academic departments for partnerships and collaboration.

• Developed diversified language programs generating over a million dollars in students fees yearly, including proposals, service agreements, and contracts for educational training in negotiation with corporate and government organizations. Designed and implemented seminars, workshops and corporate training for healthcare, business, and professional employees.• Oversaw the development, implementation and marketing of new course curriculum and negotiated text material customization for low… Show more • Developed diversified language programs generating over a million dollars in students fees yearly, including proposals, service agreements, and contracts for educational training in negotiation with corporate and government organizations. Designed and implemented seminars, workshops and corporate training for healthcare, business, and professional employees.• Oversaw the development, implementation and marketing of new course curriculum and negotiated text material customization for low cost to students with major textbook publishers. Oversaw the production and advertising of course catalogues by semester• Recruited international students to MDC programs via email and phone from Student Services referrals. Designed/managed logistics and implementation of work/study programs for domestic and international students• Executed and monitored cost analysis and prepared budget. Monitored expenditures and maintained consistency with budget allocation. Produced, analyzed and prepared regulatory reports• Selected and directed adjunct faculty committees for collaboration in the creation of new programs and curriculum development. Conducted program evaluation to ensure effective learning programs and selected, interviewed and hired staff and instructors. Trained and evaluated instructors in student-centered approaches leading to higher retention outcomes Show less

• Provided career development, resume writing, job interviews, and workplace etiquette training programs. Worked in cooperation with Student Life and ACCESS Department to facilitate student career and employment opportunities. Collaborated with the academic departments for internship/job placement on targeted occupations • Participated in a college wide committee for testing and launching the electronic online system for student employment services. Collaborated with potential employers for… Show more • Provided career development, resume writing, job interviews, and workplace etiquette training programs. Worked in cooperation with Student Life and ACCESS Department to facilitate student career and employment opportunities. Collaborated with the academic departments for internship/job placement on targeted occupations • Participated in a college wide committee for testing and launching the electronic online system for student employment services. Collaborated with potential employers for employment opportunities and recruitment on campus to provide support to students for job search, work-study training, and employment referrals. Collected work performance information about newly hired students through recruiter’s feedback for reports to the director of Career Services • Acted as Co-Chair in the Annual Employment Development Week, Campus Job Fair committees, and the Annual Career Fair.• Designed and taught employment readiness workshops for College Training and Development (MDC-CT&D) Show less

• Developed, implemented and marketed new course curriculum to diversify and grow the Foreign Language Program to 12 different languages. Monitored student progress and retention by offering individual academic advisement• Interviewed hired, trained, supervised new instructors and made class observations. Created instructor teams to develop curriculum and syllabi for the programs• Produced and analyzed cost/revenues reports and oversaw the enrollment and operation of the outreach… Show more • Developed, implemented and marketed new course curriculum to diversify and grow the Foreign Language Program to 12 different languages. Monitored student progress and retention by offering individual academic advisement• Interviewed hired, trained, supervised new instructors and made class observations. Created instructor teams to develop curriculum and syllabi for the programs• Produced and analyzed cost/revenues reports and oversaw the enrollment and operation of the outreach locations. • Coordinated and taught Customer Service for outreach contracts Show less

• Planned and conducted public relation campaigns to create and maintain favorable interest for the Hospitality Management Program• Promoted the Hospitality Program through class lectures, job fairs, and visiting hotels • Served on the committee for the Food and Hospitality Expo, Summer 2004, Wolfson Campus • Partnered with the Academies of Travel and Tourism, of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for high school students’ participation in the Food and Hospitality Expo •… Show more • Planned and conducted public relation campaigns to create and maintain favorable interest for the Hospitality Management Program• Promoted the Hospitality Program through class lectures, job fairs, and visiting hotels • Served on the committee for the Food and Hospitality Expo, Summer 2004, Wolfson Campus • Partnered with the Academies of Travel and Tourism, of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for high school students’ participation in the Food and Hospitality Expo • Represented the Hospitality Management Program at community, social, and business events• Designed and taught employment readiness workshops for students seeking job placement in the local hospitality industry Show less