Ethan Sewall
Newton,MA
Summary
Compassionate English Language Development Teacher skilled in advancing students' analytical and critical thinking abilities. Proficient in program administration, curriculum development, linguistic assessment, and multilingual instruction. Effective communicator with a strong emphasis on empathy and adaptability, fostering students' language acquisition and cultural integration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Development Teacher & Coordinator
Perkins School For The Blind
Watertown, MA
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate the School's ESL Program.
- Teach ESL in the ELC/Lower School, Secondary School, and Deafblind School.
- Administer the WIDA Screener, ACCESS for ELLs, and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.
- Provide ESL PD to Perkins teachers.
- Teach the MA DESE Sheltered English Instruction License Endorsement course.
- Coordinate the Putnam Literacy Program during the summer.
CEO
Empros Language and Education Services
Newton, MA
08.2020 - Current
- Lead Olympian Project developing an ethically-aligned AI that plays language as a game similarly to the way AlphaZero plays chess.
- Provide academic tutoring services.
- Provide college counseling and application services.
ESL Teacher
Brockton Public Schools, South Middle School
Brockton, MA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught ESL to 6th and 7th graders.
- Taught ESL and ELA to 8th graders.
- Worked as bus monitor.
Lead Teacher
Education Divide Reform
Cambridge, MA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed curriculum for academic classes (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Technology) of the Leadership Program Summer Camp at South Middle School in Brockton, MA.
- Coordinated and coached academic class teachers.
- Counseled and mentored students
- Initiated soccer program during recess.
ESL Teacher
Malden Public Schools, Beebe Elementary School
Malden, MA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught ESL to 2nd graders in 4 classrooms.
- Taught ESL to 3rd and 8th grade special education students.
- Served as lunch monitor.
Assistant Professor of Communication
King Fahd Security College
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Taught courses in the college’s Bachelor of Science in Security Studies program.
- Developed courses in Academic Writing and Criminal Psychology.
- Wrote an onboarding manual for new faculty members.
ESL Teacher
Approach International Student
Allston, MA
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar to adults.
Graduate Assistant
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Taught undergraduate and master's classes on second language acquisition, the teaching of English learners, and bilingual education.
- Served as a TA for in-person and online classes on English grammar and bilingual education.
- Maintained the Applied Linguistics and Language Education program website.
Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Bay Atlantic University
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed and administered BA (Economics, Finance, Political Science, International Relations) and MBA programs.
- Designed and taught Global Marketing (master's level), Research Methods (undergraduate level), and ESL courses.
- Contributed to the university's licensure and accreditation efforts.
- Performed functions of Admissions Officer, Registrar, and Director of Student Services.
- Hired, trained, and supervised faculty members.
- Advised students.
Instructor
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught reading & writing and listening & speaking classes in the University Preparatory Program.
Certified Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Taught ELA and ESL to 10th and 12th grade students at Shakhbout Bin Sultan High School in Al Yahar.
Assistant Director of ESL Program
Brandeis
Waltham, MA
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Taught ESL classes and administered ESL program.
- Taught in Gateway Scholars Program during the summer.
Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Malden, MA
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Taught ELA to 9th and 11th graders.
- Taught Latin to 10th graders.
Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
Erdenet, Mongolia
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Taught EFL, American History, and Applied Linguistics at the National University of Mongolia, Orkhon Branch.
- Trained area K-12 English teachers.
- Opened the first TOEFL testing center in Erdenet.
- Ran a soccer camp for kids during the summer of 2007.
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Linguistics And Language Education
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD06-2021
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA06-2009
Master of Education - Human Development & Psychology: Risk & Prevention
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Classics: Ancient Greek
Yale University
New Haven, CT06-1998
Skills
- Personalized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Testing and grading
- Reporting Requirements
- Faculty Collaboration
- Academic assessment methods
- Curriculum Development
- Reading comprehension expertise
- Instructional theories knowledge
- Program Development
- Lesson Plan Development
- Expert in English grammar
Certification
- Massachusetts Educator's License, English as a Second Language (5-12)
- Safety Care Certified (renewed September 2024)
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Life Guard and Water Safety Instructor
Languages
French
Professional
Mongolian
Professional
Turkish
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Limited
Latin
Full Professional
Ancient Greek
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- Youth soccer, flag football, and tennis coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher & Coordinator
Perkins School For The Blind
07.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher
Brockton Public Schools, South Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher
Education Divide Reform
07.2021 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
Malden Public Schools, Beebe Elementary School
11.2020 - 06.2021
CEO
Empros Language and Education Services
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor of Communication
King Fahd Security College
01.2019 - 07.2020
ESL Teacher
Approach International Student
07.2018 - 12.2018
Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Bay Atlantic University
01.2015 - 12.2017
Graduate Assistant
University of Maryland
09.2014 - 06.2018
Instructor
United Arab Emirates University
08.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
07.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Director of ESL Program
Brandeis
07.2009 - 04.2010
Teacher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
10.2008 - 04.2009
Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Massachusetts Educator's License, English as a Second Language (5-12)
- Safety Care Certified (renewed September 2024)
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Life Guard and Water Safety Instructor
Ph.D. - Applied Linguistics And Language Education
University of Maryland - College Park
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Master of Education - Human Development & Psychology: Risk & Prevention
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics: Ancient Greek
Yale University
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