English Instructor - European Languages Department, College of Arts & Humanities      King Abdulaziz University - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (03/2010 – 09/2016)

Taught 300 and 400-level English courses to university students who have passed the ELI/ELC courses (English prep-year program) and are seeking a four-year degree in English. Duties included curriculum design, development of materials, exam preparation and lesson planning, assessment, evaluation, and counseling of students. Additional responsibilities included servicing as Writing Coordinator for the department. Developed a two-year English Diploma Program for the College of Continuing Education.

English Teacher; Wall Street Institute of English - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (12/2008 – 12/2009)

Taught ESL-based English to high school students and young adults. General duties included instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students. Served as English Social Club coordinator.

English Teacher; Apple English - Taiwan (05/2006 – 06/2008)

Instructed students at a TOEFL (IBT) preparation center. Taught test strategies and how to improve overall writing and reading skills when taking the TOEFL exam. Other duties included development of educational materials, assessment, lesson planning, evaluation, and counseling of students. Assisted the center in marketing.

English Teacher; Queens English School - Republic of Korea (10/2004 – 03/2006)

Taught ESL to elementary, middle-grade and high school students. Other duties included curriculum design and implementation, development of educational materials, exam preparation and lesson planning assessment, evaluation, and counseling of students.

Freelance Writer; Atlanta, GA (05/2001¾09/2004)

Wrote and edited material for companies requesting outsourced assistance to supplement their in-house marketing, advertising, or corporate communication staff.

Communications Supervisor - Chameleon Communications, Atlanta, GA (01/1998 – 05/2001)

Managed and coordinated marketing communication projects requested from the company’s largest client: Delta Airlines.  Served as editor for one of the airline’s largest employee newsletter (circulation: 20,000 per month).

Advertising Coordinator and Writer - Augusta Magazine, Augusta, GA (09/1995– 12/1997)   

Served as proofreader for all creative and editorial work. Designed ad space and developed copy for clients requesting placement in magazine. Supported editor with writing assignments.

English Teacher – Obama Middle School (JET Program) - Japan (08/1991 – 08/1994)

Taught English to middle grade students. Other duties included: curriculum design, lesson planning, assessment, evaluation, and counseling of students. Founded five English clubs for the district’s school system. 

Augusta State University; Augusta, Georgia 1996

 B.A. English Communications

TEFL International; Phuket Town, Thailand 2006                                                                                  TESOL Certification – 120-hour course (on-site)English for Young Learners Certification – 50-hour course (on-site)Business English Certification – 50-hour course (on-site)