JULIA-LOUISE MISSIE

• Manages all aspects of ESL programming for college
• Directs day-to-day operations of academic program and supervises support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance
• Conducts professional development training and leads faculty meetings for department
• Supervises, recruits, and trains newly hired ESL instructors
• Conducts and oversees teaching observation and peer evaluation for ESL adjuncts
• Develops curriculum for ESL programs, including online, hybrid platforms
• Created international student recruitment strategic plan with short-and long-term goals
• Teaching hours include 3-7.7 hours per semester in ESL/EAP program
• Mentored new ESL instructors, guiding best practices and classroom management techniques.
• Oversaw recruitment efforts for ESL instructors, selecting well-qualified candidates committed to nurturing each student's academic growth potential.
• Promoted culture of continuous improvement by conducting regular program evaluations and implementing necessary changes based on data-driven insights
• Facilitated transition of ESL students into mainstream classrooms by providing ongoing support and resources for educators and learners.

• Provided oversight of the Intensive English Program with 30+ international students
• Worked collaboratively with head office and university departments to provide language instruction and cross-cultural introduction to American students
• Led students on American cultural site field trips to UN, museums, and historical sites

• Administered academic programs including placement testing, new student orientation, and course scheduling
• Managed site visit for CEA auditors for accreditation self-study
• Oversaw recruitment efforts for ESL instructors, selecting well-qualified candidates who were committed to nurturing each student''s academic growth potential.

• Taught 12 credit hours per semester
• Evaluated ESL program curriculum and outcomes
• Served as administrative coordinator during program director transition away
• Administrative duties included placement testing, new student orientation, and course scheduling.
• Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.

• Taught 18 credit hours per semester in all proficiency levels, advised/counseled students on academic programs, and transition into new culture
• Led students on American cultural experience field trips
• Managed and coordinated multiple tasks for initial CEA self-study for accreditation
• Trained and mentored five new faculty members, two graduate assistants, and two student workers
• Planned and developed new and special programs for study tour groups from China and Japan
• Designed new courses for EAP curriculum
• Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.

• Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
• Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.

• Completed professional development in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

IES Study Abroad, summer in Paris, France