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
2021.08 - 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
2020.08 - 2021.08
- 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
2017.10 - 2019.12
- 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
2015.04 - 2016.03
- 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
2014.06 - 2015.03
- 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, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in International Politics - undefined
Belmont University
Nashville, TN08.2013
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
2021.08 - Current
Adult ESL Instructor
Workforce Essentials
2020.08 - 2021.08
English Language Specialist
Peace Corps
2017.10 - 2019.12
Secondary School English Language Teacher
Prateepsasana Islamic School
2015.04 - 2016.03
Primary School English Language Teacher
American-Thai Foundation: Teach Thailand Corps
2014.06 - 2015.03
Master of Arts TESOL -
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in International Politics - undefined
Belmont University
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