• Designed and implemented digital assessment with holistic rubric integrated into the LMS grading practices of instructors-of-record to streamline processes, increase the accuracy of data collection, and reduce costs to the department (saving +$3,000 each assessment period). • Surveyed existing FYW pedagogy to address feedback from instructors and students claiming low engagement and motivation. Designed new composition pedagogy and curricular structure for all FYW courses building student emotional value and intrinsic motivation through development of projects based on student interests. • Design and lead beginning of semester workshops to discuss FYW pedagogy and practice and prepare all part- and full-time faculty for instruction of FYW courses • Provide individual conferences throughout semester with FYW faculty to discuss pedagogy and course structure, and address questions/concerns regarding FYW instruction• Workshop curriculum and program assessment materials with FYW faculty to improve transparency and alignment of program and instructor outcomes and goals

PhD Graduate Assistant: English InstructorInstructional Mentor: Assist Graduate Assistants in pedagogy and practice within their classrooms, observe classes and provide feedback, work with Writing Studies Assistants in shaping and improving the overall structure of various aspects of the English program

*Delegated tasks to faculty and monitored progress on new projects and initiatives *Worked with colleagues to update faculty scheduling and troubleshoot scheduling issues *Observation of classes and mentoring on the improvement of teaching practices and adherence to teaching and learning plans *Consistently assessed viability and efficacy of curricula and instruction and effected solutions *Conflict resolution for students and faculty *Organization and facilitation of faculty meetings *Instructed various classes within the Foundation Year curriculumCreated, developed, and initiated the following:*Niagara International Conversation in English (NICE)—bridges the campuses of Niagara Canada and Niagara KSA, providing interaction between ESL students on both sides; further development planned to provide classroom sharing between campuses*Interview questions and rubric for all new students checking English level and professional/academic motivation, resulting in demonstrable improvement of student performance and attendance *Student of the Month award, Class of the Month award, attendance chart displaying weekly attendance, and other initiatives designed to encourage competition between students and classes for increased attendance and academic performance*Vocational Learning Courses that bridge Foundation Year study with Associate Diploma work in order to build a more solid program reflecting the Niagara brand and its reputation for skills mastery*Co-development and management of Student Center, featuring opportunities for informal student/teacher interaction, increased attendance, and engendering of campus community

Instructor: Creative Writing, Literature, English CompositionAdministrative Assistant/Instructional Mentor: Observation of GA teaching; editing of textbooks, curricula, and administrative materials

*Yeonghae Middle School, Byeongok Middle School, Ulleungdo Middle School: English instructor*Designed and facilitated several intensive English camps at these campuses and other locations within South Korea*Awarded Teacher of the Year for Gyeongbuk Province, 2008

*Secured micro loans for local farmers and business owners*Worked with municipality and grant organizations to fund archeological dig on the Danube, including the excavation of an ancient Roman military camp and construction of a museum/visitor’s center