Professional Information
Objective
Teach English Well
Including developing and coordinating projects to facilitate deeper learning
Education
May 1993, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Management
May 1998, Kim School of Intercultural Studies,
Master of Arts Intercultural Studies
May 2011, English as a Second Language Training Certificate,
Woodstock, Georgia
March 2017, Oxford Seminars,
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate
July 2017, Oxford Seminars,
Teaching TOEFL Preparation Certificate
September 2017, Oxford Seminars,
Teaching Business English Certificate
January 2023, Azusa Pacific University,
begun MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Experience
Perfect Execution
January 2023 to present, Private English Teacher
Cornerstone English in Erbil, Kurdistan Iraq
Using my skills to start new activities to build English lessons and English classes relevant to people’s needs. Teaching grade school children, teens, professionals, and adults seeking continued education
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April 2019 to October 2022, General Manager
Mountain Evergreen in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Started a sod grass farm business, learned basic farming techniques, learned to install gardens and
member of Turfgrass Producers International
July 2011 to December 2019, English Teacher
Hiwa Language Center in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
Using Cambridge Touchstone Curriculum concentrating on speaking and grammar skills to teach English, developed IELTS skills course concentrating on writing and speaking success
December 2013 to September 2014, English Teacher
Global English Institute (branch of Hiwa Language Center) in Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq
Taught Interchange Curriculum concentrating on grammar and speaking skills. Held English Exchange for children and adults in July 2014
February 2006 to May 2010, Business Director/Owner August 2008-December 2009
Compass, Baku, Azerbaijan
Compass was a conversational English club purposed to help adults practice and become comfortable speaking English in a realistic setting.
Project Launch Team Member in 2006-2007, Local Worker Manager, Scheduling, Product Development, Local Government Liaison, TOEFL Lesson Development, Event Planning,
Marketing Development, Book Editor
December 1998 to May 2007, Director of University Services
Global SourceNet Azerbaijan (GSNA) Baku, Azerbaijan
Team Leader 2002-2005, Project Development, Summer Student Exchange Conference Organizer and Director, Local University Administration Liaison, Short-Term Worker Coordinator,
Student Event Planning and Conversation English Clubs
December 2004 to May 2010, Teacher
Baku State University, History Department, American Studies Program
Teacher for 1st, 2nd, 3rd year Students
Developed University Approved Curriculum in the following topics:
History of Democracy, Critical Thinking, Debate
September 1993 to June 1995, English Teacher,
School #9 Gatchina, Leningradskaya Oblast, Russia
English Teacher for Grades 9, 10, 11, University Examination Preparer, developed summer English conferences for School #9.
Distinct Completed Projects
CE² (Conversational English Cultural Exchange)
​Summer 2000, 2002, 2003, 2003, 2004, 2005
On-Campus Four-Week Summer Conference between GSNA and on the campuses the following Higher Institutions of Azerbaijan: Baku State University & Higher Diplomatic College
Four Week Activity, 120 Average Local Student Participation, 7-17 American Student Participation
Coordinated Project Logistics, Developed Curriculum, Orientation and Coordination
University Services
1998 to 2007
Weekly On-Campus English Conversation Groups on the following Higher Institutions of Azerbaijan:
State Economic University, State University of Languages, Slavyan University, Higher Diplomatic College, Baku State University, Odlar Yurdu University, State Technical University
10-45 Average Local Student Participation per location,
Curriculum Development, Administration
Friday Gathering
Students gathered Each Friday for English Conversation Practice
All Conversation Club students from 2002-2005 were invited to the weekly informal gathering.
25-35 Local Student Participation, 1-3 Company Worker Participation;
Events, Curriculum/Activity Development
Recent Testimony
27 Year Old, Young Professional
Within 3 months of active study, I was practicing and speaking English with my colleagues. Within 6 months of active study, I had a solid base to continue my English Language development, network, work and build relationships in English.