Jessica Vorster
Portland,OR
Summary
Seasoned Director of Curriculum Development at All Ears English, I spearheaded the creation of 34 innovative online courses, leveraging my expertise in curriculum and assessment development and exceptional interpersonal skills. Achievements include boosting course registrations and hosting a top-ranked educational podcast, demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and engaging communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Lead
08.2023 - Current
- Served as the key contact for HOA, enhancing communication between board members, homeowners, and vendors
Curriculum Designer and Instructor
Be the Voice of Girls
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with the stakeholder, BVG, a non-profit organization, to organize and deliver live online learning sessions for 8th grade girls in Turkey
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Portland, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes
Director of Curriculum Development
All Ears English
08.2014 - Current
- Reported directly to the CEO in my role as Director in a senior leadership position
- Created 34 online courses, initial curriculum development, project management, assessments, marketing, sales campaign management, learning technology management in our LMS, teacher training, and content creation
- Designed and carried out live, in-person learning events in Boston and Tokyo
- Boosted registrations by improving promotional, outreach, and student engagement strategies
- Researched current trends in education technology, methods, and resources relevant to curriculum planning and design
- Hosted one of our podcasts, with 1,400+ episodes, reaching the top 10 in Apple Podcasts in numerous countries
- Utilized student surveys and feedback to identify innovative instructional program opportunities and gaps in course offerings
- Collaborated with SMEs, such as HR managers, tech entrepreneurs, department heads in varying industries, marketing experts, and sales professionals, to create business skill programs for a global audience of adult learners
- Developed training programs focused on equity and inclusion for a global audience of adults
Textbook Author
Macmillan, Cengage, and Caves Books
04.2007 - Current
- Authored 30 ESL textbooks for young learners and adults under the name Jessica Beck
- Collaborated with various departments in publishing companies to satisfy stakeholders' needs alongside educational success of the target students
- Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments
Teacher Liaison and Instructor
Capstone English Mastery Center
Portland, OR
02.2011 - 08.2024
- Taught ESL to adult learners, a mostly immigrant population
- Assisted the Director in identifying areas of improvement among our instructional staff and educational opportunities for students
Certified IELTS Examiner
IDP Taiwan and PELA Portland
08.2009 - 02.2021
- Interviewed candidates and evaluated their English speaking and writing abilities
- The IELTS Exam is an international test which is strictly controlled for validity, requiring examiners to be re-evaluated yearly
- Candidates on this test are seeking to immigrate or attend an English-speaking university
Educational Consultant
Pearson Publishing
Taiwan
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Delivered professional development workshops to large audiences of educators and school administrators
Conversation and Public Speaking Instructor
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taipei, Taiwan
07.2010 - 12.2010
Educational Consultant
Macmillan Publishing
Taiwan
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Delivered professional development workshops to large audiences of educators and school administrators
Designer and Instructor for TESOL Certificate and Diploma courses
LTTC in London for Cambridge
Taipei, Taiwan
02.2007 - 07.2010
- Designed, implemented, and taught the first official teacher training program in Taiwan
Head IELTS Teacher and Business English instructor
Cambridge Language Institute
Taipei, Taiwan
03.2006 - 07.2010
- Taught test preparation and business English classes to adult learners
Education
MA - Applied Linguistics
University of Southern Queensland
01.2007
TESOL Certificate -
Oxford House College
Barcelona, Spain01.2003
BA - Spanish Literature and Portuguese
University of Arizona
01.2002
CIAL Language Institute -
Lisbon, Portugal01.2001
University of Arizona -
Guadalajara, Mexico01.2000
Saint Louis University -
Madrid, Spain01.1999
Skills
- Curriculum and assessment development
- Interpersonal skills
- Working with SME's
- Video / audio production (Vimeo, WeVideo, Audacity, Streamyard, Descript)
- LearnWorlds (LMS)
- Interactive Learning Content Creation (H5P, Articulate 360, Bucket 20, Canva, PPT, Circle)
- Gamification strategies for E-Learning
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Mondaycom (personnel and project management))
- SamCart, Zapier, ConvertKit, Ontraport
- Instructional event planning (online and in-person)
- Teacher training
- Innovative thinking
- Maintaining documents and records
- Decision-making
- Analytical skills
- Resource allocation
- High-level multitasking
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Social media
Professional References
- Lindsay McMahon, CEO of All Ears English, lindsay@allearsenglish.com, 347-554-1877
- Aubrey Carter, Community Manager at All Ears English, aubrey@allearsenglish.com, 480-229-8156
Accomplishments
- Authored a 7-book series for young learners focusing on Social Emotional Learning and Global Citizenship Education. In 2024, I did a 10-day book tour around Taiwan, conducting large teacher-training events and meeting with local school administrators and sales teams.
- Spearheaded two campaigns to promote courses I created for All Ears English, earning 100K in 30 days, in September 2024.
Timeline
Communications Lead
08.2023 - Current
Curriculum Designer and Instructor
Be the Voice of Girls
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
03.2022 - Current
Director of Curriculum Development
All Ears English
08.2014 - Current
Teacher Liaison and Instructor
Capstone English Mastery Center
02.2011 - 08.2024
Educational Consultant
Pearson Publishing
09.2010 - 12.2010
Conversation and Public Speaking Instructor
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
07.2010 - 12.2010
Certified IELTS Examiner
IDP Taiwan and PELA Portland
08.2009 - 02.2021
Educational Consultant
Macmillan Publishing
11.2008 - 12.2010
Textbook Author
Macmillan, Cengage, and Caves Books
04.2007 - Current
Designer and Instructor for TESOL Certificate and Diploma courses
LTTC in London for Cambridge
02.2007 - 07.2010
Head IELTS Teacher and Business English instructor
Cambridge Language Institute
03.2006 - 07.2010
MA - Applied Linguistics
University of Southern Queensland
TESOL Certificate -
Oxford House College
BA - Spanish Literature and Portuguese
University of Arizona
CIAL Language Institute -
University of Arizona -
Saint Louis University -
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