Katherine Bain
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional recognized for exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Key strengths include reliability and adaptability, complemented by a rapid capacity to learn and implement new skills effectively. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to overall organizational growth. A strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement ensures alignment with team objectives and company vision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Exchange Specialist
U.S. Department of State
03.2019 - Current
- As Grants Officer Representative (GOR), manage the Notice of Funding Opportunity process and renewal solicitation process for the English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator program with the current implementing partner.
- As the Global Program Officer of the Virtual English Language Educator Program, strategize with and provide direction to the implementing partner to improve in-person and virtual engagement of Virtual Educators.
- Lead analysis of existing virtual engagement for Virtual Educators to make strategic decisions to create a new virtual engagement program to foster dialog with current participants in order to allow them to gain ideas from each other and improve performance in current projects and in their careers as alumni.
- Spearhead the initiative to launch a pilot in-person exchange program for Virtual Educators and their counterparts, planned for June 2025. This programming will enhance participant knowledge of educational trends and technologies, such as AI, and be a way for participants to feel more engaged with the program as alumni, sharing their experiences and new expertise with U.S. educators in their local communities.
- Promote the Virtual Educator program internally, communicating will with Regional English Language Offices and U.S. embassies through a webinar and follow up materials.
- Further U.S. foreign policy objectives through people-to-people exchanges and public diplomacy engagement efforts and increase professional skills of emerging and established U.S. and foreign leaders to address global challenges
- Expand educational and professional development programs that build United States and foreign participants’ job skills and ability in order to mitigate migration and showcase American excellence in technology and education.
- Strengthen the relationship between ECA/A/L and the implementing partner.
- Maintain high-level and detailed knowledge related to grant regulations and policy.
- Conceptualize, design, organize, and implement innovative professional development opportunities for program participants.
Senior Program Officer Contractor
Tatittek Technologies, Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed the English Language Program 'American English (AE) Webinars/ AE Live Series' - a virtual international educational exchange program incorporating virtual seminars and online workshops that highlighted American expertise in education and technology, with a reach of over 200,000 viewers per series.
- Oversaw the content development and programming of the office's unified American English (AE) and American English for Educators website and social media maintenance and outreach efforts (Facebook, YouTube, and website), providing support for the office's English language programs and resources.
- Oversaw a flagship Facebook account for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), American English at State, with over 3.8 million followers.
- Published OELP’s newsletter for domestic partners and colleagues. Collaborated with office personnel to gather content. Designed the layout and ensured that text and formatting adhered to standards of English language publication
Senior Program Officer Contractor
Kenjya-Trusant Group
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed the English Language Program 'American English (AE) Webinars/ AE Live Series' - a virtual international educational exchange program incorporating virtual seminars and online workshops that highlighted American expertise in education and technology, with a reach of over 200,000 viewers per series.
- Oversaw the content development and programming of the office's unified American English (AE) and American English for Educators website and social media maintenance and outreach efforts (Facebook, YouTube, and website), providing support for the office's English language programs and resources.
- Oversaw a flagship Facebook account for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), American English at State, with over 3.8 million followers.
- Published OELP’s newsletter for domestic partners and colleagues. Collaborated with office personnel to gather content. Designed the layout and ensured that text and formatting adhered to standards of English language publication
Manager, Online Projects
Georgetown University - Center for Intercultural Education and Development
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed the academic exchange program, resources, and activities related to American English Webinars, an international educational program for English as a Foreign Language teachers
- Supervised one employee and several off-site consultants to ensure program effectiveness.
- Managed the day-to-day tasks related to fostering engagement and creating content for the Community of Practice (COP), a closed social media community where English Language Fellows share best practices in the field of English as a Foreign Language teaching and learning through blogs, photos, news features, highlights, event calendars, and more
- Collaborated with ECA/OELP staff and Georgetown staff to implement budget decisions and to consult on key aspects of budgeting for online projects
- Initiated the development of an event app (social media tool/product) for the English Language Fellows Pre-Departure Orientation. This app took the place of paper documents and allowed participants to engage with staff and other participants more fully before, during, and after the event
Instructor, English as a Foreign Language
Georgetown University - English Language Center
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Instructed English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in academic writing and grammar.
- Designed courses, developed materials, and used a variety of in-print and online resources to enhance language learning instruction, incorporating TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) methodology best practices and techniques in both online and in-person classroom formats.
English Language Fellow
English Language Fellow Program - Administered by Georgetown University for the U.S. DoS
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed programming throughout the region by working across organizations to develop relationships and establish liaison with foreign ministries of education, U.S. Embassy personnel, Department of State contacts, Regional English Language Offices, host institution personnel, and other international exchange program participants to advance foreign policy goals through the international exchange program – the English Language Fellow Program
- Managed and implemented a budget of Public Affairs Allowance by using funding to provide resources, materials, and events for English language teachers in the region
- Designed a course on assessment and implemented instruction of that course to post-graduate students at a private Colombian university.
- Organized and facilitated conferences, seminars, and webinars
- Developed and conducted teacher training workshops on English teaching methodology.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher Mentor
Baltimore City Public Schools
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked in collaboration with central Baltimore City Public Schools' Office of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction and curriculum development to mentor, train, and assist ESOL teachers at various K-12 schools throughout the city.
Teacher of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2002 - 07.2011
- Taught English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Baltimore City Public Schools for Pre-K-12 students over the course of nine years in various levels of schools (Pre-K - 8th grade level schools and secondary school).
- Developed courses: used, created, and adapted course materials from various online and in-print resources.
Education
Master's Degree - Reading Education
Towson University
Towson, MD12.2009
Bachelor's Degree - ESL Education
University of Northwestern
St. Paul, MN05.2002
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Online education
- Virtual engagement
- Marketing and outreach
- Webinar production
- Graphic design
- Writing and editing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teacher training
- Curriculum development
- Social media management
- Technology and AI integration
- Budget monitoring
- Event management
Certification
- Georgetown University Social Media Management Certificate, 2015
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Maryland for Teaching - ESOL PK-12; Reading Specialist, 2015-01-01, 2019-12-31
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Advanced
English - Native
Timeline
Academic Exchange Specialist
U.S. Department of State
03.2019 - Current
Senior Program Officer Contractor
Tatittek Technologies, Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Program Officer Contractor
Kenjya-Trusant Group
11.2016 - 07.2018
Manager, Online Projects
Georgetown University - Center for Intercultural Education and Development
12.2014 - 11.2016
Instructor, English as a Foreign Language
Georgetown University - English Language Center
08.2014 - 12.2014
English Language Fellow
English Language Fellow Program - Administered by Georgetown University for the U.S. DoS
08.2012 - 06.2014
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher Mentor
Baltimore City Public Schools
06.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2002 - 07.2011
Bachelor's Degree - ESL Education
University of Northwestern
Master's Degree - Reading Education
Towson University
Awards
GROUP FRANKLIN (CS/FS), 2023-08, HONOR - MERIT W/CASH, 2023-08, GROUP - MERIT HONOR W/CASH, 2022-09, FRANKLIN AWARD, 2021-09, GROUP - MERITORIOUS, 2020-11
Training
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2025-05-09
- PY223, Federal Grants Update, 2025-03-07
- PT401, No FEAR Act Training, 2024-05-20
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2024-04-15
- PA454, Annual Ethics Training, 2024-01-12
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2023-05-09
- PA454, Annual Ethics Training, 2022-12-22
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2022-05-31
- PA367, Overview of Federal Assistance, 2022-03-28
- PY472, Federal Assistance: Pre-Award, 2022-03-28
- PA454, Annual Ethics Training, 2021-11-23
- PD505, Training Tradecraft, 2021-07-14
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2021-07-06
- PD551, Writing Measurable Objectives, 2021-07-01
- PT501, Leading at State, 2021-04-02
- RV106, Financial Planning/TSP and Retirement, 2019-12-11
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2019-11-14
- PN127, Civil Service Orientation, 2019-07-12
- PY260, Federal Assistance Management, 2019-04-26
- EX250, Counterintelligence Aware, 2018-11-23
CURRENT GRADE AND TYPE OF APPOINTMENT
- GS-13. Step 05
- Career (Competitive Svc Perm)
- Service Computation Date 2019-03-31
WORK SITE INFORMATION
- Phone: 202-992-0680
- SA-5, 4th Floor, Room 04-017, Washington, DC, 20522-0514
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