Vocational Business and ESL Language Instructor

Renee DePass

California, USA 805-***-**** +***.53.009.3182 *****.******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/reneedepass/

Career Profile

Passionate, innovative and learned professional who has dedicated 16,000 hours of teaching to over 550 students. Business background in planning, operations, marketing, finance and communication. ESL English development from A0-B2 by strengthening weaknesses and exploiting strengths on an individualized basis. Implement technological tools to create and deliver unique lesson plans that concentrate on improving student comprehension levels, build confidence, and foster leadership. Equipped with intuitive and empathetic interpersonal abilities for maintaining positive rapport with students, colleagues, and school administration.

Key Competencies

Adult Education • Curriculum Planning • Training/Coaching • Computer-Based Assessments • Classroom Technology Student Engagement • Computer Technical Training • Train the Trainer • Leadership Development

Skills & Abilities

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

Facilitated testing center start-up for International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognized provider

Managed class sizes of 46 students in language development in reading, writing, and articulation

Presented workshops in business planning, marketing, business communication, and business networking

Served as Theta Omega Gamma President: Greek Society of Florida Institute of Technology, 2016-2019

Published a training and curriculum guide for use on a government project (STS Systems Integration, LLC.)

Produced Plans of Instructions (POIs) and training curriculum for target students

TECHNOLOGY

Utilize Office 365 and supporting MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) applications to create curriculum, build lesson plans, track student progress and design learning tools for instruction

Professional Experience

BUSINESS LECTURER INTERSERVE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SAUDI ARABIA SEP. 2018 – MAY 2019

Taught introductory and upper level Business Courses to undergraduate and graduate students

Delivered substantive and relevant business training and capstone project preparation

Lectured in Business, Finance, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) modules to prepare students for the workforce

Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials to improve learning effectiveness

Monitored students’ academic progress — Coached and mentored students on achieving success

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR QUALITY EDUCATION HOLDING CO. SAUDI ARABIA SEP. 2017 – MAY 2018

Taught intensive English language development (ESL/TEFL) to various age groups (primary, elementary, adult) from levels A0-B2

Developed materials to enrich learning outcomes and language usage for professional studies and vocational skills

Utilized PowerPoint, MS Word, and available educational technology and resources to deliver engaging lessons

Created a learning environment that promoted and enhanced student motivation

TECHNICAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR KAPSUUN GROUP TEXAS, USA MAR. 2017 – AUG. 2017

Provided subject matter expertise, innovation, and technological options for airmen

Instructed cadets in technical language acquisition for Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS)

Created multimedia resources for instruction and integrated hands-on training materials for skills retention

Developed propriety curriculum that aligns customer needs to program requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR STS SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, LLC. TEXAS, USA SEP. 2015 – SEP. 2016

Optimized student follow-on training success rate to 100% by developing targeted technical language training

Published S.O.A.R.: Overview of Aviation Resources for cadet career development

Produced post-graduate program for airmen cadets for 20% increase in training completion

Delivered professional development instructor training to enhance program deliverables

Awarded recognition from the Royal Saudi Air Force as a mentor and contributor to student training success

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL KABUL, AFGANISTAN NOV. 2013 – SEP. 2014

Increased technical skills retention by 75% through sustained performance improvement training

Produced Plans of Instructions (POIs) and training curriculum for target students

Achieved integration and consistency with Ministry of Defense (MoD) directives

Supplied bridge training curriculum to support pilot and wing-staff training initiatives approved by Northrup Grumman under DoD contract

LECTURER & WORKSHOP PRESENTER SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) CALIFORNIA, USA 2003 – 2006

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC)

Lectured in (Spanish & English) on goal setting, business planning, and organization

Presented workshops in business planning, marketing, and business communication and networking

Hands-on computer training in MS Office Suite applications to support business operations and communication

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS 2018 FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – HONORS GRADUATE (MAGNA CUM LAUDE)

Major: Business Management (Aviation)

Related coursework: Business Operations, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management

DEGREE 2015 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Major: Essentials in Project Management (PMP)

Related coursework: Project Management (PMBOK©), Group Processes

AVIATION ENGLISH RATER/EXAMINER DEGREE 2014 MAYFLOWER COLLEGE

Major: English Interlocuter and Testing Administrator

TEFL 120-HR DEGREE 2011 TEXT AND TALK ACADEMY

Major: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIAL 1996 CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Major: Early Childhood Education

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