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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Overseeing adult-literacy program in conjunction with Aurora Public Schools to develop English Language, family planning, and dual literacy initiatives.• Developed e-training for new volunteers using Articulate Rise.• Delivered computer-based English language, parenting, and dual-literacy curriculum by creating targeted lesson plans that resulted in 60% level improvement in student outcomes.• Created project and content-centered curricula to help students set goals, overcome… Show more Overseeing adult-literacy program in conjunction with Aurora Public Schools to develop English Language, family planning, and dual literacy initiatives.• Developed e-training for new volunteers using Articulate Rise.• Delivered computer-based English language, parenting, and dual-literacy curriculum by creating targeted lesson plans that resulted in 60% level improvement in student outcomes.• Created project and content-centered curricula to help students set goals, overcome real-world problems, and develop communication techniques. Show less

Monterey, California, United States

Design and facilitate English language communication, cultural background instruction, and assessment for Custom Language Services and English Preparation for Graduate Students programs.• Created and delivered two custom language courses for Japanese Foreign Ministry of Affairs (MOFA) officers that focused on foreign affairs topics, speech acts, pragmatics, news, and continuous learning resources.• Developed listening strategies and communication course for translation and… Show more Design and facilitate English language communication, cultural background instruction, and assessment for Custom Language Services and English Preparation for Graduate Students programs.• Created and delivered two custom language courses for Japanese Foreign Ministry of Affairs (MOFA) officers that focused on foreign affairs topics, speech acts, pragmatics, news, and continuous learning resources.• Developed listening strategies and communication course for translation and interpretation learners develop targeted skills in understanding language propositions, pragmatics, pronunciation, code switching, and adaptive listening skills. Show less

Chiba, Japan

• Designed and taught over 50 online and in-person, blended, and online courses for 1,000 adult language learners by creating interactive, learner-centered, and data-informed learning experiences.• Improved students’ writing performance by 10 percent over previous years by conducting needs assessment and course evaluations resulting in improved rubrics and feedback system.• Won $23k national research grant to investigate potential for language learning through Makerspaces.•… Show more • Designed and taught over 50 online and in-person, blended, and online courses for 1,000 adult language learners by creating interactive, learner-centered, and data-informed learning experiences.• Improved students’ writing performance by 10 percent over previous years by conducting needs assessment and course evaluations resulting in improved rubrics and feedback system.• Won $23k national research grant to investigate potential for language learning through Makerspaces.• Collaborated in designing course objectives, learning deliverables, and video lessons for graduate and undergraduate students at a top-tier research university in Japan.• Integrated e-learning and multimedia tools into courses, including Adobe Premiere Pro, OBS, Canva, Flipgrid, Google Classroom, Google Suite, iMovie, Microsoft Office, Newsela, Prezi, and Quizlet. Show less

Monterey, California, United States

• Managed test development process from creation of testing items and test blueprints to publication and online test development.• Developed and edited all content (manuals, blueprints, scoring rules, etc.) against reviews to ensure accuracy.• Incorporated tools for the assessments using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, in addition to writing, publishing, copy editing, proofreading, technical writing and communication skills

Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

• Customized a task-based curriculum based on surveys and lesson feedback that met needs of multiple student ages and levels.• Integrated multimedia lessons using Survey Monkey, Storybird, and ESL games.

Monterey, California, United States

• Developed college and career-ready language proficiency tests through cross-functional teams and collaboration with vendors.• Edited test manuals, technical documents, conceptual blueprints, standards, and scoring rules against style sheets, meta-data, and quality control reviews. • Completed online training videos for state government and organizations using Audacity, Camtasia, and proprietary authoring systems.

Monterey, California, United States

• Created and edited test items, testing forms, testing blueprints and meta-data, scoring rubrics and explanations, technical and user guides for placement and Braille editions.• Edited testing materials across teams using Adobe InDesign, InCopy, and Acrobat.

Monterey, California

• Investigated and communicated trends in next-generation assessment that employ technology-enhanced items for English Language Arts and English Language Learners. • Analyzed technology-enhanced items using in-house authoring system while complying to testing standards.

Monterey, Ca

• Developed English learning curriculum and lessons focusing on oral communication, critical thinkingskills, and cross-cultural communication with the local community.• Organized and explored language projects using multimedia tools such as Wordpress, iMovie, Prezi, and Google Forms.

Monterey, California, United States

• Counseled students on how to adapt to new living and learning environments, effectively communicate with their host families, and to manage expectations. • Coordinated social functions, classrooms activities, field trips, and information between stakeholders.

Graduate Certificate, Instructional Systems Design

Graduate certificate in creating full-lifecycle instructional training and delivery methods, including adult learning theories and models.

Matesol, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

Activities and Societies: CATESOL, BUILD, Monterey County Reads Program Graduate

Bachelors Of Arts, English/Jouranlism

Activities and Societies: • Founder and Editor-in-Chief of undergraduate fine arts magazine, Fusion (1999-2002) • News Reporter, paid.