Nischa Jaster
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic, coach who works in collaboration with each coachee to define their true objectives, which become guiding factors in how coaching unfolds. Engages and builds relationship with coachees by practicing active listening. Builds trust through positive results by adapting approach and method as coachee's aims fluctuate. Defines, sets and meets goals with and for each coachee to enable them to discover and realize their full potential. Experienced at navigating and supporting across cultural divides and creating self-, as well as awareness of others. Proven expertise in foreign language coaching, literary foreign rights management, as well as program management and program support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
HIGHER EDUCATION – Program Assistant
University Of San Francisco
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and Center for Research, Artistic & Scholarly Excellence (CTE starting June 2019; CRASE – added to portfolio in January 2022)
- Worked independently across departments and schools to assure all USF faculty was served; Liaised with presenters, compiled event materials; Provided and coordinated wide-ranging administrative, financial, and service-related function for all offered programs and events
- Collaborated in conceptualizing events; Managed and scheduled event space (physical and remote)
- Promoted programs and events: advertising and registration via newsletter, email, website, social media platforms, print, creating semi-monthly newsletter
Language Program Manager
Goethe-Institut San Francisco
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed curricula; Was in charge of course planning (course calendar, class formats, pricing)
- Staffed all course-formats with teachers and substitute teachers as needed
- Planned and executed events for potential new and current language learners; served as main interlocutor for teaching staff; organized teacher conferences and training; observed and evaluated teachers’ classes to ensure standards were respected and met every course cycle; substitute taught as needed
- In charge of annual budget planning and controlling; participated in investment planning (classroom equipment, materials etc.); participated in acquisition and negotiation of company client contracts
EFL and German Coach
Self-employed
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Instructed children and adults in conversational, academic and business English and German (1:1 settings and groups of 3-8 at all levels)
- Identified each student's individual learning needs and instructed accordingly to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs
Foreign Rights Manager
Delcourt
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Sold translation rights and foreign press-publication rights to foreign publishers internationally prospected,
- Promoted catalogue, and represented publishers at international book fairs
- Negotiated and generated contracts and acted as liaison between foreign editors and French authors
- Completed accounts payable/receivable responsibilities: invoicing, tracking, validating and follow-up on payments due
EFL Teacher
Quai d’Orsay Language Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Coached adults in conversational and business English in 1:1 and small group settings (5 or more), and college freshmen in academic writing in English (groups of 6-12)
- Facilitated small group and individual coaching to best meet learners' needs
- Integrated activities and technology to diversify instruction
- Supported learners holistically to take every aspect of each individual's learning style into account; Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help coachees succeed
Foreign Rights Manager
Albin Michel
08.2002 - 02.2004
- Sold translation rights to foreign publishers
- Internationally prospected, promoted catalogue, and represented publishers at international book fairs
- Negotiated and generated contracts and acted as liaison between foreign editors and French authors
Education
MA - Magister Artium - English, French & Spanish Literature&Linguistics
Albert-Ludwigs University
Freiburg, Germany12.2001
Skills
- Reputation for being intuitive language coach who makes learning fun and finds best way for each learner to reach their individual and specific goals
- Talent in communicating fluidly and effectively in spoken and written word in English, German, and French in varied contexts and with diverse interlocutors
- International Profile: Lived/worked in Germany, France, and the US (California)
- Digital Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency, Windows, Google Suite, Canvas, Moodle, Zoom, Internet & Social Media, Slack, ChatGPT
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist Certification San Francisco, CA | April 2023
Positive Resource Center (PRC)
“Peers in Public Health and Public Behavioral Health Settings”
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Additional Information
- Stage acting training at Studio Alain de Bock Paris, France | September 2005 - September 2007
- Vocal Jazz training at Bill Evan's Academy Paris, France | September 2005 - September 2006
Timeline
HIGHER EDUCATION – Program Assistant
University Of San Francisco
07.2018 - 04.2023
Language Program Manager
Goethe-Institut San Francisco
09.2016 - 07.2018
Foreign Rights Manager
Delcourt
06.2012 - 06.2014
EFL and German Coach
Self-employed
01.2007 - 01.2016
EFL Teacher
Quai d’Orsay Language Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Foreign Rights Manager
Albin Michel
08.2002 - 02.2004
MA - Magister Artium - English, French & Spanish Literature&Linguistics
Albert-Ludwigs University
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