1992       University of Mississippi     Oxford, MS

Bachelor of Arts

1987       Columbia State Community College      Columbia, TN

Major in Accounting & Business

2009 - 2010       Freelance ESL Instructor     San Jose, Heredia, Costa Rica

Private Instructor

Ÿ         Taught one on one classes to adult students using a wide range of course books, internet resources, a variety of audio-visual aids and other materials.

Ÿ         Taught ESP, BLT, CLT - English for Business to adult students.

Ÿ         Facilitated TEOFL preparation classes for adult students.

Ÿ         Formed English Conservational Club for adult students. Activities included cooking classes, dance classes, movie nights, American culture classes and a book club, all classes were conducted in English affording students an opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills.

Ÿ         Taught an intensive English Fundamentals class focusing on grammar and writing skills.  

2008 - 2009       English First Smart Schools      Beijing, China

Academic Associate ESL Teacher

Ÿ         Taught various classes including Business English/Culture, Cultural Awareness, Professional Focus, English Literature and Reading, Grammar Focus and English Conversational activities.

Ÿ         Conducted oral placement tests for new students.

Ÿ         Conducted feedback sessions with students to discuss academic performance and opportunities for development.

Ÿ         Participated in teacher weekly professional development meetings and peer observation schemes.

Ÿ         Prepared theme-based lesson plans, teaching materials and learning               activities based upon student’s needs. 

Ÿ         Lectured English Literature - Prose, Drama and Novel.

1990 - 1992      University of Mississippi      Oxford, MS

Teaching Assistant Political Rhetoric

Ÿ         Responsible for all administrative tasks pertaining to student assessments, curriculum design, course outlines, marking exams and university research.

Ÿ         Facilitated class in the absence of Professor. 

2007 - 2008      Freelance Facilitator Management Training    Nashville, TN

Owner/Facilitator/Trainer

Ÿ         Created, implemented and facilitated management/employee training for small businesses.

Ÿ         Developed Best Practices curriculum and learning plans for employees.

Ÿ         Coached owners/senior management on effective training techniques for employees.

Ÿ         Coached owners and senior management on Human Resource compliance.

                                   2005 - 2007      Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores, Inc.     Frederick, MD

                       Area Human Resource Manager/Trainer

Ÿ         Responsible for the facilitation of over 1200 employees’ training.

Ÿ         Taught the following training classes: Employee Orientation, Entry Management Training Program, Management Training Program, Operations Management Training Program, Store Manger Training Program, Labor Relations Training Program, Human Resource Management Training Program and all Regional Departmental Training.

2001 - 2005      Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.        Memphis, TN

Operations Manager/Trainer

Ÿ         Facilitated all Corporate management programs.

Ÿ         Conducted all employee Orientations and training.

Ÿ         Evaluated all employees’ training progress and adapted learning plans as needed.