SUMMARY
• U.S. Citizen, native American English speaker.
• Nine years of higher education experience.
• (Five years’ experience in the Middle East).
• Saudi Iqama & Driver’s License
• Defense Language Institute courseware/methodology & American Language Course Placement Test.
• Exams and Assessment Committee Member.
• Scientific Research Committee writer & editor.
• Teaching experience: ESP, student development and wellness courses, Chinese language workshops
• TEFL Certification.
• IELTS Preparation Instructor certification (British Council).
• Cross-cultural experience with underserved minority populations in the U.S. as a student recruiter and support specialist as well as with young people in various countries as a freelance performer and music teacher.
EDUCATION:
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, United States of America 2015
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Master of Science in Education, English as a Second Language Program Specialist
• GPA: 4.00. | Fully on-campus Program | Practicum (Student teaching) at La Roche University in Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States of America 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin Chinese
• GPA 3.698. Magna Cum Laude | Global Studies & Asian Studies Certificates
• Scholarships awarded: - Fudan University full scholarship for study abroad in Shanghai, China
- University of Pittsburgh School of Education Merit Scholarship
- Bobbie Andrea Gaunt Endowed Scholarship
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Online teaching: Synchronous, asynchronous & hybrid.
• EFL course planner/leader.
• Strategic planner for recruitment & outreach.
• Team leader for international music concert tours.
• Technology/software: MS. Office, Blackboard, Canvas
• Intermediate Chinese speaking and reading.
• Accomplished singer and guitarist.
• Community theater acting experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GovCIO (For the Royal Saudi Navy Force ESS Program), Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
August 2024 - Present
English Language Trainer
• Provide English instruction for Saudi Naval officers, enlisted men and cadets.
• Use the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) courseware, methodology, processes.
• Administer the American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT) in-Kingdom for the RSNF.
King Saud University (Al Khaleej Training & Education Co.), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 2022 – July 2024
Exam and Assessment Committee Member (Promoted to this position based on performance as an instructor.)
• Accurate placement of new CFY students in their appropriate language levels.
• Plan, develop, and audit ELSD exams and Continuous Assessment projects.
• Administer and monitor exams and Continuous Assessment Tasks.
Common First-Year English Instructor
• Teach EFL courses to freshman students in all four language skills using Oxford Q-Skills text.
• Taught ESP course English for Tourism and Introductory Chinese Workshop.
Scientific Research Committee
• Contributing writer and editor of research articles & editorial staff member of ELSD newsletter.
American International University, Al Jahra, Kuwait
August 2021 – August 2022
English Foundation Program Planner/Instructor
• Classroom instruction of freshman students all four language skills using National Geographic text.
• Course Planner: Led a team of 8 instructors in implementing a Listening and speaking course.
• Wellness Instructor: Taught an introductory course on the seven aspects of wellness.
• Developed and implemented a student action plan for failing students which had an over 90% success rate.
Al Baha University (Quality Education Company), Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
September 2019 – May 2021
English as a Foreign Language Instructor
• Conducted instruction of communicative English to freshman medical students using Cambridge text.
• Received “Certificate of Appreciation” for conducting the course: International Tests: IELTS & TOEFL.
• Taught ESP course: English in Medicine utilizing community theater acting skills for class roleplay.
• Designed and taught Al Baha University’s first 12-hour Chinese language workshop for faculty and students.
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Pittsburgh, United States
October 2016 – August 2019
Student Recruiter/Support Specialist:
• Managed ten high school districts, built relationships with students, school administration, community and business leaders, represented the college and participated in community events.
• Successfully recruited hundreds of new students annually by reaching out to underserved minority populations in the city through one-on-one, small group and large audience presentations of CCAC's 150 programs.
• Guided students through the matriculation process from inquiry to class registration.
• Created programming that connected new students to college services that facilitated their transition. EAP/Student Development Instructor:
• Taught EAP reading courses to students of diverse ethnolinguistic backgrounds using Cengage text.
• Taught student development courses that emphasized the soft skills necessary for success in college.
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States
September 2015 – December 2015
English as a Second Language Instructor
• Conducted ESL academic writing courses consisting of 5-paragraph essays using Longman/Pearson text.
• 95% of students displayed a measurable improvement in writing skills when pre-course writing evaluations were compared to final writing projects.
Point Park University (ELS Services, Inc.), Pittsburgh, United States
August 2015 – October 2015
English as a Second Language Instructor
• Conducted ESL academic writing classes consisting of 5 paragraph essays to a diverse student body.
• Created course syllabi, outlines, schedules & lesson plans based on learning objectives.
United States Department of Homeland Security, Pittsburgh, United States
May 2014 – May 2015
Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Officer
• Protected the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce through screening passengers and their accompanying baggage.
• Examined and confirmed the identity of passengers and the authenticity of travel documents.
• Operated X-ray and other sophisticated equipment for passenger and baggage screening.
• Conducted professional, full-body pat-downs of individuals
• Provided excellent, friendly and efficient customer service while interacting with the traveling public.