Partial list of clients and projects
EdTech Center @ World Education, partner on team to conceptualize and promote new projects and approaches for the use of technology in adult basic education.
New Roots to Employment, developer and instructor of hybrid employment readiness course for English language learners with advanced degrees. (A National College Readiness Network promising practice; presented at the Commission on Adult Basic Education national conference and the Texas Workforce Commission state conference.)
Technology Integration Project, facilitator for the New England Literacy Resource Center's year-long professional development course. Peer mentor for Rhode Island Adult Education Professional Development Center facilitators.
LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System), development and facilitation of statewide and national blended and online professional development workshops. Subjects include the application of self-determination theory, and class and program website development.
SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support), workshop and course development and facilitation of face-to-face, blended, and distance-learning professional development offerings for Massachusetts state-funded programs. Topics include college and career readiness, foundations of ESOL instruction, web-based resources, and more. Mentor for educators developing online and blended courses.
The Hotel Training Center, developed multimedia curriculum for ESOL hotel staff adapting to the greening of the hotels in which they work.
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable, developed curriculum for community members considering a career in the construction trades. Adapted curricula on workers' rights to make them accessible to ESOL learners.
Asian American Civic Association, learning designer and web developer for Communicating at Work, an online multimedia course for ESOL learners. Distance learning ESOL program coordinator and course instructor.
El Dorado Marketing Group, Inc., instructional designer/ESOL specialist for Fortuna te Guia! Prospera en Estados Unidos en la Construccion, a multimedia CD course for aspiring construction workers.
Bristol Community College, learning designer for online course aimed at developmental students exploring careers in human services.
New England Literacy Resource Center, ESOL at the Ready: Making Study Accessible, a presentation on teaching ESOL learners via enhanced distance-learning.
First Literacy, peer mentor for ESOL programs and workshop facilitator. Areas include technology integration, curriculum development, and more.
ProLiteracy Worldwide, online professional development course and workshop creation and national facilitation, including "Creating Engaging ESOL Activities Using Computers". Publication of "Web-based Visual Aids". Curriculum developer/instructional designer for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant project to train tutors in community-based technology centers.
Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education, co-authored Your Government, Your Taxes, Your Choices: A Curriculum for ABE Students.
University of Michigan Press, co-authored Learning Computers, Speaking English and Project Care: Health Care Case Studies, Multimedia, and Projects for Practicing English, with companion website.
Massachusetts Department of Education, co-authored Computers in Action. Funded by a Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks grant. Voted a National Institute for Literacy hot site.
New Roots to Employment, developer and instructor of hybrid employment readiness course for English language learners with advanced degrees. (A National College Readiness Network promising practice; presented at the Commission on Adult Basic Education national conference and the Texas Workforce Commission state conference.)
Technology Integration Project, facilitator for the New England Literacy Resource Center's year-long professional development course. Peer mentor for Rhode Island Adult Education Professional Development Center facilitators.
LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System), development and facilitation of statewide and national blended and online professional development workshops. Subjects include the application of self-determination theory, and class and program website development.
SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support), workshop and course development and facilitation of face-to-face, blended, and distance-learning professional development offerings for Massachusetts state-funded programs. Topics include college and career readiness, foundations of ESOL instruction, web-based resources, and more. Mentor for educators developing online and blended courses.
The Hotel Training Center, developed multimedia curriculum for ESOL hotel staff adapting to the greening of the hotels in which they work.
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable, developed curriculum for community members considering a career in the construction trades. Adapted curricula on workers' rights to make them accessible to ESOL learners.
Asian American Civic Association, learning designer and web developer for Communicating at Work, an online multimedia course for ESOL learners. Distance learning ESOL program coordinator and course instructor.
El Dorado Marketing Group, Inc., instructional designer/ESOL specialist for Fortuna te Guia! Prospera en Estados Unidos en la Construccion, a multimedia CD course for aspiring construction workers.
Bristol Community College, learning designer for online course aimed at developmental students exploring careers in human services.
New England Literacy Resource Center, ESOL at the Ready: Making Study Accessible, a presentation on teaching ESOL learners via enhanced distance-learning.
First Literacy, peer mentor for ESOL programs and workshop facilitator. Areas include technology integration, curriculum development, and more.
ProLiteracy Worldwide, online professional development course and workshop creation and national facilitation, including "Creating Engaging ESOL Activities Using Computers". Publication of "Web-based Visual Aids". Curriculum developer/instructional designer for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant project to train tutors in community-based technology centers.
Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education, co-authored Your Government, Your Taxes, Your Choices: A Curriculum for ABE Students.
University of Michigan Press, co-authored Learning Computers, Speaking English and Project Care: Health Care Case Studies, Multimedia, and Projects for Practicing English, with companion website.
Massachusetts Department of Education, co-authored Computers in Action. Funded by a Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks grant. Voted a National Institute for Literacy hot site.