Liz D. Clinton
Montgomery,IL
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager of Career Ed. and Learning Innovation
World Relief
Regional
02.2026 - Current
- Managed a team providing technology support, ensuring seamless operation of English language learning classes.
- Oversaw curriculum design and implementation for new career education courses in career exploration, healthcare, and sewing industries.
- Spearheaded implementation of Brightspace LMS to enhance digital skills and facilitate access to remote classes.
- Initiated and directed project aimed at enhancing digital skill integration within entrepreneurship career pipeline in collaboration with World Education Services.
- Facilitated creation of family literacy initiatives to enhance community education through partnership with National Council for Families Learning.
Learning and Development Manager
World Relief
Regional
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Lead technology support operations team to enhance remote English language learning experiences.
- Oversaw inventory and distribution of 800+ devices, ensuring accessibility for users in need of technology resources.
- Designed and implemented a data tracking system for technology lending to enhance data visibility and analysis.
- Coordinated Seesaw deployment, improving engagement and communication efficiency for instructors and students.
National Education Director
World Relief
Home Office
2019 - 2023
- Full-time October 2022 to August 2023, Part-time 2019-September 2022
- Developed strategic direction and economic model for education programs across 20 World Relief offices, involving grant writing, delivering national training, facilitating Communities of Practice, and providing technical assistance.
- Led training sessions for staff, enhancing instructional techniques and improving learner engagement.
Senior ESL Instructor
World Relief
Aurora
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed content-standard aligned ESL lessons for low-beginning students, enhancing classroom engagement and learning outcomes. Contributed to program decisions and support as a member of the Senior Instructor committee. Submitted student attendance and testing data monthly and collaborated on curriculum projects.
Education Manager
World Relief
Aurora
2010 - 01.2018
- Administered program operations and supervised English language instructors and support staff. Oversaw staff managing student enrollment and registration, volunteer coordination, and data entry.
- Collaborated cross-departmentally to redevelop Job Readiness ESL class, resulting in a best-practice program that served over 300 students annually.
English As A Second Language Adjunct Faculty Member
Waubonsee Community College
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Supported advanced ESL students by managing program elements such as registration and testing, developing lesson plans, leading discussions, and administering the CELSA.
Volunteer Coordinator/Trainer
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora
2003 - 2005
- Recruited, trained, and coordinated 250 active volunteers to support over 1300 adult students. Facilitated 7 six-day training sessions annually and coordinated open classroom program for adult students seeking additional help.
Education
Master's of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana06-1999
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Program Administration
- Community Partnership Development
Accomplishments
"Developing a Student Centered Curriculum for the Digital Divide," COABE National Conference, speaker, Indianapolis, 2025
"Libraries as Literacy Centers," American Library Association Webinar facilitated by World Ed, speaker, online, 2025
Affiliations
- COABE
- Member
- TESOL International Association
- Member
- Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Association
- Member
Timeline
Sr. Manager of Career Ed. and Learning Innovation
World Relief
02.2026 - Current
Learning and Development Manager
World Relief
09.2022 - 02.2026
Senior ESL Instructor
World Relief
01.2018 - 01.2022
English As A Second Language Adjunct Faculty Member
Waubonsee Community College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Indiana University
National Education Director
World Relief
2019 - 2023
Education Manager
World Relief
2010 - 01.2018
Volunteer Coordinator/Trainer
Waubonsee Community College
2003 - 2005
Master's of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University