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Marjorie Yandell

Nashville,TN

Summary

Experienced TESOL professional with a Master's degree from Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Currently managing tutor training and program development at the Nashville Adult Literacy Council. Skilled in developing training programs, assessing learner needs, and utilizing database systems.

Previous roles include Adult ESL Instructor with a focus on employment readiness, and English Language Specialist with the Peace Corps, which included leading teacher training and securing funding for educational projects. Early career includes teaching English in Thailand and developing curriculum for diverse student groups.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

ELL Tutor Program Manager

Nashville Adult Literacy Council
08.2021 - Current
    • Develop and deliver training for new English language tutors on language acquisition, best practices for adult education, and using online curriculum
    • Conduct intake interviews with prospective English language learners to assess needs, goals, and proficiency levels, informing program and curriculum recommendations
    • Utilize SalesForce database to track student and tutor information, test scores, and attendance.

Adult ESL Instructor

Workforce Essentials
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Instructed 30 adult immigrants in four levels of ESL classes, both in-person and online, focusing on employment readiness and adaptation to life in the US
  • Designed curriculum to prepare English language learners for the high school equivalency (HSE) exam
  • Provided translation and feedback for essays written in Spanish for HSE exam preparation.

English Language Specialist

Peace Corps
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Co-taught English language classes to 186 elementary students, enhancing their language skills
  • Developed and implemented two community English classes that introduced 15 adults to conversational English and American culture
  • Successfully secured grant funding for an intensive four-week English language camp designed to assist students with low levels of English to bridge the gap in their transition to high school
  • Conducted teacher training sessions for Peace Corps TEFL teachers.

Secondary School English Language Teacher

Prateepsasana Islamic School
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Taught 8th-grade level English classes to 100 students
  • Trained two college interns to assist Thai teachers in lesson planning and delivery for both elementary and high school English classes
  • Coordinated field trips, bridging communication between American and Thai teams
  • Implemented monthly department meetings for Thai English teachers to discuss teaching strategies and evaluate student progress.

Primary School English Language Teacher

American-Thai Foundation: Teach Thailand Corps
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed classes of up to 20 students, aged six to twelve years old
  • Collaborated with Thai teachers on teaching techniques, lesson planning, and creating communicative activities.

Education

Master of Arts TESOL -

Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Monterey, CA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts in International Politics - undefined

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
08.2013

Skills

  • Training program development
  • Online teaching and training experience
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Progress monitoring
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Vimeo video editing and publishing, SalesForce
  • Fluent in Spanish, oral and written

Timeline

ELL Tutor Program Manager

Nashville Adult Literacy Council
08.2021 - Current

Adult ESL Instructor

Workforce Essentials
08.2020 - 08.2021

English Language Specialist

Peace Corps
10.2017 - 12.2019

Secondary School English Language Teacher

Prateepsasana Islamic School
04.2015 - 03.2016

Primary School English Language Teacher

American-Thai Foundation: Teach Thailand Corps
06.2014 - 03.2015

Master of Arts TESOL -

Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Bachelor of Arts in International Politics - undefined

Belmont University
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