Resume
Work
Experience
2015 - Present
Institute of Intensive English (IIE):
TESOL Instructor/ Curriculum Developer
I have been working as an ESL Instructor at IIE for six years, where I have taught all levels of English Language Learners, from A1-C1 on the CEFR scale, as well as Cambridge, TEOFL, and Business English courses. I have also taught young learners in our K-STEP and T-STEP programs and led activities around the island of O'ahu. Recently, I have been developing curricular materials for our Advanced classes to engage and challenge students and connect chapter topics to current events.
2018 - 2020
MayaSoft Engineering Ltd:
Online English Teacher
Giving virtual English classes to staff at MayaSoft to improve their Conversational and Business English, as well as assisting with writing and editing of business e-mails
2018
CENSA Int'l. College/CELAI Institute/Inglés en Los Colegios:
TEFL Instructor
Teaching large and small group classes, as well as personalized lessons, to children, teens, university students, and adult professionals in Bucaramanga, Santander, CO.
2017
Ministry of Education/Heart for Change/Volunteers for Colombia:
English Teaching Fellow
Teaching alongside Colombian co-teachers in the Public Education system to add an element of authenticity to English classes in primary, secondary, and high school in Aquitania, Boyacá, CO.
Education
2020 - present
University of South Florida | Master’s Degree
M.S. Learning Design & Technology, Dual Concentration: Game-Based Learning & Analytics, E-Learning Curriculum Design & Development.
2008 - 2011
University of Tennessee | Bachelor's Degree
B.A. Anthropology, Minor in English
Skills
& Expertise
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Business-Level Spanish Speaking, Reading, Writing & Translation.
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Customer Service & Client Relations.
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Technical Writing & Editing.
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Leadership & Group Management.
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Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, DreamWeaver & Captivate.