Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Affiliations
Languages
Publicationsandworkshops
References
Work Availability
Quote
Social Media Project Reviews
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant
Summer Peixoto

Summer Peixoto

Lawrence,KS

Summary

TESOL professional with extensive experience in educational outreach, program coordination, and international collaboration. Proven success in developing, executing, and organizing large-scale events and fostering relationships with stakeholders in academic and professional environments. Expertise in managing digital platforms, including content creation and community engagement. Strong background in leading workshops, developing educational materials, and facilitating global citizenship programs across diverse cultures. Effective communicator with a collaborative, positive mindset, ready to share fresh, informed perspectives with a vibrant team.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Curriculum Developer

iEARN (International Education and Resource Networ
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Designed an online program in Canvas to prepare alumni as virtual small-group facilitators.
  • Engineered virtual scenarios tailored for limited groups
  • Instituted evaluation metrics
  • Guided aspiring teachers through created curriculums

Alumni Ambassador

English Language Programs
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in promoting and recruiting new Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators
  • Attended TESOL and other regional conferences to promote English Language Programs
  • Connected with alumni and current fellows to share program information

Adjunct ESL Instructor

Shorelight Education
REMOTE
08.2023 - Current

Global Citizenship workshop facilitator

  • Provided online Global Citizenship Certification workshop to Brazilian candidates via Zoom
  • Provided online Global Citizenship Certification workshop to Nigerian counselors via Zoom.

The Center for Academic Success Online Tutor (CAS).

  • Designed, developed, and recorded Grad Research Hacks, Developing an Online Presence
  • Designed, developed, and recorded LinkedIn: Developing an Online Presence

Graduate Studies Instructor

  • Tulane University Online Career Development and Graduate Success
  • Gonzaga Graduate Studies Online: Career Development and Global Citizenship
  • Cleveland State University Online Graduate Studies: Professional Development and Academic Skills
  • Tulane University Online Graduate Student Success and Academic Skills
  • University of Dayton Online Graduate Studies: Professional Development and Academic Skills

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State / Georgetown University)
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked with a team to pilot and edit an online Project Based Learning training program in Canvas for all teachers in Vietnam utilizing the new National Curriculum
  • Organized and created teacher training supplements for the online programs
  • Prepared and taught in-country Project Based Learning training programs in 5 cities during July & August 2024

Educational Consultant

iSOCIAL (Social Skills for the Neurodiverse)
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided program support in webinar development for Neurodiverse programming and outreach
  • Created program assets in Canva to market outreach for Neurodiverse courses and offerings
  • Consulted on educational technology integration and teaching foundations for program instructors

Project Facilitator for Storytelling for Social Change

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network)
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reviewed and edited project curriculum, guides, and resources for the course comprised of 300 high school students from Algeria, Tunisia, and the United States
  • Prepared for and co-facilitate four synchronous sessions each week for eight weeks
  • Worked with the educators to track and monitor 50 participants’ progress and engagement in the iEARN Collaboration Centre
  • Attended and co-facilitated with iEARN staff in-person Teacher Training

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State / Georgetown University)
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Co-created and co-facilitated training workshops for 160 teachers engaging in Project Based Learning in 7 cities in north, central, and south Vietnam in Summer 2023
  • Designed workshops for primary, secondary, upper-secondary, and university instructors
  • Worked with a team to create and design an online Project Based Learning training program in Canvas for all teachers in Vietnam utilizing the new National Curriculum

Strategic Tutor/Learning Assistant

KU Student Athletic Support Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided academic support as a learning assistant and strategic tutor for Division 1 university international athletes from Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Columbia, Australia, and Greece
  • Provided strategic writing support for athletes in English, Women’s Studies, and Health and Human Services courses
  • Created workshops and learning opportunities for tutors working with international athletes
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Project Facilitator for Digital Citizenship

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network)
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provided support, mentorship, weekly exchanges, and feedback as a facilitator of the Digital Literacies course for Access Microscholarship teachers (40 participants)
  • Facilitated weekly synchronous session with 40 international Access teachers
  • Collaborated with a team to track and support 40 international Access teachers in the exchange
  • Created curriculum assets in Canvas (videos, updates, curriculum tasks) to support the digital exchange

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Co-created and co-facilitated training workshops for all trainers (TOT) engaging in teaching Technology for English Teaching & Learning, an online training course, in north, central, and south Vietnam in Summer 2022
  • Co-created and co-facilitated training for teachers engaging in educational technology training for classroom purposes in north, central, and south Vietnam in Summer 2022

Specialist (Virtual)

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Co-created an educational technology training course in Canvas for teachers in Vietnam by creating new goals, outcomes, learning objectives, tasks, and assessments
  • Managed an international team of 6 using MS Teams, GDrive, and Zoom
  • Utilized multiple technologies and modalities to design digital spaces and manage digital content in Canvas
  • Presented the facilitator training materials to the Vietnamese Ministry of Education
  • Co-created new branding and training videos using Adobe Premier Pro
  • Evaluated, analyzed, and synthesized learning content and feedback

Academic Program Associate (ESL Lecturer/Educational Technology Specialist)

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS / APPLIED ENGLISH CENTER
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Developed training guides and course materials for English as a Second Language courses at the university
  • Taught in-person and online courses in reading, writing, speaking, and grammar
  • Designed and taught multiple international teacher-training courses in educational technology
  • Designed and developed learning assessments and evaluated online courses
  • Conducted marketing initiatives and collaborated with marketing staff to implement initiatives such as recruitment webinars and social media outreach
  • Managed two language labs, hired faculty, supervised students, approved payroll, and trained faculty in educational technology developments
  • Worked with a team to design and teach the TEFL Certificate program in Canvas for face-to-face instruction and online certification

Specialist (Brazil)

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Created and executed a digital story-telling project showcasing the Amazonian region
  • Facilitated workshops to shape real classroom materials based on regional topics with 150 university, public, and private school instructors
  • Produced a final picture storybook and digital story showcasing the region

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Trainer (independent contract)

Institute of International Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Co-designed and implemented the Fulbright English Teach Assistant Workshops in 2018 (East Asia Region) for 100 participants
  • Co-designed and implemented the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Workshops in 2019 (Europe/Eurasia Region) for 100 candidates

Lecturer

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS / APPLIED ENGLISH CENTER
08.2002 - 12.2015
  • Prepared course materials, evaluated student class work, maintained student attendance and grades, and revised course content and methods of instruction (as needed)
  • Participated in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities with the university
  • Designed and delivered courses to undergraduate and graduate students on how to speak and write in a foreign language

English Language Fellow

English Language Programs
08.2008 - 12.2009
  • Developed and hosted Coffee Talk (a weekly one-hour free conversation course)
  • Facilitated monthly pedagogic training for ICBEU faculty members
  • Co-developed a Teacher Training course (TDC) open to the community
  • Assisting in developing language lab research and development
  • Participated as a Michigan Test Oral Examiner
  • Co-taught Methodology, Oral Practice 3, Writing, and Culture at the Federal University of the Amazon

Education

(M.A.) - Education

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence, Kansas
05.2002

(B.A.) - English

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
Topeka, Kansas
08.2000

Skills

  • Team Coordination
  • Brand Development
  • Coaching
  • Digital Learning Facilitation
  • Program Design and Development
  • Digital Curriculum Creation
  • Marketing Outreach
  • Motivated and Self-Driven
  • LMS Expert
  • Social Media

Certification

  • TESOL ELT Leadership Management Certification
  • TESOL Principals and Practices of Online Teaching Certification

Awards

  • VIETTESOL's 2024 Invited Guest Speaker
  • English Language Program’s Alumni Ambassador 2023
  • English Language Program's 2019 'Go Back, Give Back' Award Recipient

Affiliations

  • USTA Team Tennis Women's 3.5 Captain
  • Sporting Kaw Valley Youth Soccer Coach
  • TESOL
  • VIETTESOL

Languages

Portuguese
Limited

Publicationsandworkshops

· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2024, August). Transforming English Education in Vietnam: Empowering the Learning Experience with Project Based Learning. Pre-Convention Workshop. VIETTESOL 2024.

· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2024, August).Enhancing Student Engagement and Inquiry Using Project Based Learning in the Age of AI. Invited Guest Speaker. VIETTESOL 2024.

· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2021, October). Engaging in Digital Spaces: Using Technology and Teamwork to Achieve Learning Goals. Virtual VIETTESOL 2021.

· Peixoto, S., Thiessen, C.B. (2021, October). Using Technology and Teamwork to Achieve Learning Goals. Guest speaker. Virtual VIETTESOL 2021.

· Clark, E., Gould, E., & Peixoto, S. (2021, March). Pivoting Online: Supporting Teachers in Online Teaching. Virtual TESOL 2021.

· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (March 2020). Watch the Story Unfold. Presentation at Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). *Accepted, but did not present at TESOL 2020

· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (2020, September). Creating Digital Stories: Form and Function. Virtual MIDTESOL. Online 2020.

· Peixoto, S. & Clark, E. (2019, March). Making Adjustments: Creating a Classroom that Works. TESOL. Atlanta, Georgia.

· McCuistion, M. & Peixoto, S. (2019, March). Kahoot Power Play: Moving beyond Quizzing Functions. TESOL. Atlanta, Georgia.

· McCuistion, M. & Peixoto, S. (2018, June). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Workshop at KU School of Education’s 2018 Summer Strategies Conference. Lawrence, Kansas.

· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2018, March). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Workshop at TESOL 2018, Chicago, Illinois.

· McCuistion, M., Peixoto, S. (2018, March). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Workshop at Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Chicago, Illinois.

· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2017, August). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Presentation at KU Teaching Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.

· Greene, M., Heacock, C., Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S., & Šedriks, B. (2017, September). A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Development. Presentation at MIDTESOL 2017, Kansas City, Missouri.

· Peixoto, S., Peterson, M. S. (2017, October). Quizzing Applications: Kahoot! vs. Socrative. Mid- America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.

· McCuistion, M., Peixoto, S. (2017, October). Discovering Assessment Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner. Mid- America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.

· Clark, E. & Peixoto, S. (2017, October). Words with Colleagues: Using Google Drive as a Collaborative Tool. Ed-tech demonstration at Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL). Kansas City, Missouri.

· Peixoto, S. & Peterson, M. (2016, March). Leveraging the Power of VoiceThread. Presentation, TESOL 2016 Baltimore.

· Peixoto, S. & McCuistion, M. (2015, March). Using Voicethread to Enhance Student Engagement. Presentation, Toronto, Canada.

· Peixoto, S. (2015). Integrating Technology Workshop. Presentation, Lawrence, Kansas.

· Peixoto, S. & McClintic, K. (2014, March). Using Weebly to Create E-Portfolios. Presentation, Portland, Oregon.

· Peixoto, S. (2014). Building Bridges in the 21st Century. Lecture, Manaus, Brazil.

· McClintic, K. & Peixoto, S. (2013, March). It's Alive: Blending Technology with Academic Materials. Presentation, Dallas, Texas.

· Peixoto, S. (2013, September). MIDTESOL. Flipped Learning. Presentation, Lawrence, Kansas. Smith- Herrod, K. & Peixoto, S. (2012). TESOL Technology Standards. Presentation, Houston, Texas.

· Ruzich, A., Smith-Herrod, K., Peixoto, S., & McCuistion, M. (2012, November). Responsibilities, Ethics, and Management of Integrating Technology in the University ESL Classroom. Presentation, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

· Peixoto, S. (2009). Providing Useful Feedback. Presentation, Santiago, Chile. Peixoto, S. (2009). Pronunciation Brush-Up. Presentation, Brasilia, Brazil.

· Peixoto, S. (2009). Providing Useful Feedback. Presentation, Brasilia, Brazil.

· Peixoto, S. & DaSilva, M. (2009). Teacher Training Workshop Series. Presentation, Tocantins, Brazil.

· Peixoto, S. & Fernandes, J. (2009). Motivating Students through Extracurricular Activities. Presentation, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Social Media Project Reviews

Center for Intercultural Education and Development

https://cied.georgetown.edu/news/the-2023-24-alumni-ambassador-make-their-entrance/

Alumni Ambassador

https://elprograms.org/story/alumni-ambassador-summer-peixoto-champions-english-language-educators-as-an-advocate-for-international-education/

KU Alumni Affairs

https://international.ku.edu/news/article/2020/10/01/peixoto-wins-go-back-give-back-contest

Google Scholar Reviews

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6rS6ZdEAAAAJ&hl=en

Timeline

Curriculum Developer

iEARN (International Education and Resource Networ
07.2024 - 08.2024

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State / Georgetown University)
03.2024 - 08.2024

Alumni Ambassador

English Language Programs
08.2023 - 08.2024

Adjunct ESL Instructor

Shorelight Education
08.2023 - Current

Project Facilitator for Storytelling for Social Change

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network)
08.2023 - 12.2023

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State / Georgetown University)
07.2023 - 11.2023

Project Facilitator for Digital Citizenship

iEARN (International Education and Resource Network)
01.2023 - 04.2023

Strategic Tutor/Learning Assistant

KU Student Athletic Support Services
08.2022 - 05.2023

Specialist

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
07.2022 - 08.2022

Educational Consultant

iSOCIAL (Social Skills for the Neurodiverse)
06.2022 - 01.2024

Specialist (Virtual)

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
01.2021 - 04.2022

Specialist (Brazil)

English Language Programs (Department of State/Georgetown University)
05.2019 - 05.2019

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Trainer (independent contract)

Institute of International Education
01.2018 - 01.2019

Academic Program Associate (ESL Lecturer/Educational Technology Specialist)

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS / APPLIED ENGLISH CENTER
01.2015 - 01.2022

English Language Fellow

English Language Programs
08.2008 - 12.2009

Lecturer

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS / APPLIED ENGLISH CENTER
08.2002 - 12.2015
  • TESOL ELT Leadership Management Certification
  • TESOL Principals and Practices of Online Teaching Certification

(M.A.) - Education

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

(B.A.) - English

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
Summer Peixoto