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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Alexandria, Va

Accreditation and Documentation: Managed accreditation documentation for 125 institutions and programs, maintaining confidentiality and recordkeeping standards. Edited accreditation documents, style guides, and web pages.Training Course Development, E-Learning, and Learning Management Systems: Developed and delivered association’s first self-guided online training course, using Canvas learning management system to deliver instruction to commissioners and volunteers.Cross-functional Collaborations, Virtual Training, and Site Visits: Collaborated with subject matter experts to determine programs’ eligibility for accreditation, conducting site visits and virtual meetings to provide training and informational seminars.Instructional Design and Training Material: Designed training course material and coordinated with subject matter experts to develop instruction for program stakeholders.

District Of Columbia, United States

Adult Education and Instruction: Delivered instruction on business English communication, writing, and speaking to 30+ international professional adults at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.Adult Learning Methodologies and Lesson Planning: Designed instruction and developed lesson plans using adult learning techniques to provide tailored education to international students.

Fairfax, Va

Operations Management and Program Management: Managed daily operations of 3 programs, coordinating ESL programs/classes serving 125+ domestic and international students. Budget Management: Oversaw $800K in combined program budgets. Testing and Test Preparation: Coordinated university placement testing system and led group/individual test preparation programs.Recruiting and Training: Recruited, trained, and mentored 10 student employees on program management, education, and operational support.Academic Advising and Career Counseling: Advised domestic and international students on academic and career decisions.Team Leadership and Coaching: Supervised, coached, and provided performance evaluation to 15 ESL and test preparation faculty, increasing instruction skills and positive student outcomes.Training Programs and E-learning: Led training of faculty for online course development, providing instruction on e-learning best practices.Program Development and Course Management: Designed and oversaw delivery of new test preparation programs and customized course offerings, increasing scope of student training programs.Instructional Systems Development and English as a Second Language (ESL): Oversaw development of online ESL program, managing course delivery and aligning faculty strengths to instructional needs.Process Improvement: Implemented new online virtual proctor placement testing, increasing efficiency by 50%.

Austin, Texas Area

Higher Education Accreditation and Language Teaching: Led initial accreditation process for institution and taught ESL courses for 30 professional, international clients. Oversaw all English and foreign language training.Curriculum Development and Student Development: Designed training curriculum, creating specialized courses and test preparation programs to improve positive student outcomes employing adult learning techniques.Administration and Benchmarking: Managed student registration, teacher assignments, and student progress of language training program, ensuring achievement of curriculum benchmarks.Operational Support and Training Course Development: Developed training materials and provided support to instructors, supplementing classroom education with self-guided coursework.

Arlington, Va

Curriculum Innovation and Program Coordination: Managed ESL and test preparation programs/courses, guiding instructors through curriculum development and coordinating program operations.Academic Advising and Career Counseling: Provided academic advising and career counseling to 300+ international students, aligning student needs to program offerings.Training & Development: Recruited and trained faculty for ESL and test preparation programs and courses, improving skills.Operational Streamlining: Developed and implemented new placement testing system, increasing efficiency by 50%.Professional Development Programs and Workshop Development: Designed monthly teacher training and professional development workshops, leading to 30% increase in participation and engagement.Project Management: Led project to develop testing center and examiner training, expanding course offerings and market visibility. Curriculum Development and Assessment Design: Oversaw curriculum and assessment design, increasing student pass rates by 15%.

Arlington, Virginia

Higher Education Administration and Program Management: Directed all test preparation, ESL, and specialized programs, recruiting and training faculty for the college. Staffing Coordination: Oversaw staffing and management of testing center.Program Development and Recruiting: Developed ESL for the Deaf program, recruiting subject matter experts and faculty to implement innovative program.Course Creation and Marketing Strategy: Designed specialized English courses and oversaw marketing, increasing enrollment by 25%.

Manage private tutorial program with 40 students and 15 teachersHire, schedule, evaluate, and review teacher performanceRecruit new clients; assess potential students and their needsLiaise with student sponsors; administer payroll, timesheets, and invoices

Lead four-week group intensive coursesAssess students and maintain up-to-date progress reportsTeach Oral Track, all grammar levels, TOEFL preparation, and business English

Taught one-on-one teen and adult students from beginner level to advancedAssessed student levels and needs; evaluated progress

Taught adult professionals in multiple industries in the city of BrnoDeveloped and implemented student curricula and selected course booksAssessed student needs and maintained student progress reports

Hired and trained 40 teachers for summer English programsCoordinated all teaching schedules and assignments; advised and assessed teachersMaintained and updated teaching materials; developed themes, games, and activities

Taught children ages 7 to 17 for summer English camp programs Led weekly music programs with entire camp

Taught adult professionals in multiple industries in the city of Prague

Transcribed and indexed 200 oral history recordings; created and maintained databaseCreated keyword, topic lists for archive; trained students and staff