Resume

Curriculum Vitae of MARIA H. LISAK gwangjumaria@yahoo.com
This page can be accessed online at http://koreamaria.typepad.com/gwangju/portfolio.html

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Sixteen years teaching experience in a variety of classroom environments with adults and children
Qualified to teach English as a foreign language, instructional design, computer technology and business
Created and taught bridge classes for entrance into American MBA programs

EDUCATION

PhD in Literacy, Culture and Language from Indiana University (Candidate)

Master of Education in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University in 2009

Master of Business Administration from Loyola University New Orleans in 1993.

Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Economics from Loyola University New Orleans in 1992.

Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults - CELTA RSA Cambridge - Yonsei University in 1998.

Certificate in Computer Technology from Purdue University Northwest in 2003.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VISITING PROFESSOR / ENGLISH DEPT & FOREIGN LANGUAGE CTR- GWANGJU UNIVERSITY
(8/2006-2/2007 & 8/2008 –current)

Teach conversation to freshman from several departments.
Teach English Dept majors: Upper level conversation, Media English, Teaching English.
Teach leveled conversation classes to adults in the Gwangju community
Create online and community opportunities for extended practice.

VISITING PROFESSOR / DEPT OF ENGLISH LANG & LIT - CHONNAM NATL UNIVERSITY
(3/2007-2/2008)

Taught conversation and job skills courses. Taught pedagogy to graduate students.
Sponsored student club, created online social network for classes.

VISITING PROFESSOR / DEPT OF ENGLISH LANG & LIT - KUNSAN NATL UNIVERSITY
(8/2004-8/2006)

Taught conversation to English Lang & Lit majors. Taught Korean teachers of English in Jeonbuk.
Spearheaded enrichment opportunities teacher trainng, radio quiz show, listening labs, and writing clubs.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY & INTERLINK LANGUAGE CENTER

Retained annually for English for Business program & graduate course . (7/2002-8/2007)
Taught international students pre-MBA course (integrate business, study skills and culture.)
Designed and taught a graduate level class on Commerce and Policy Case Studies (2003-2007).
Designed/implemented marketing strategy for Northwest Indiana.

INSTRUCTOR/RESEARCHER - CHONNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S LANGUAGE EDUC CTR
(8/2003-8/2004)

Taught conversation to CNU freshman and various levels in the Gwangju community.

CORPORATE TRAINER - DAEWOO MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(2/1996-6/1999)

In-house corporate trainer for Daewoo Group.
Instructed student-employees in English language study for overseas assignments.
Mentored students in business skills for case study program in overseas MBA programs.
Directed supplemental training for other instructors in ESL & business.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

MANAGEMENT ADVISOR & BOARD MEMBER – GWANGJU INTERNATIONAL CTR (2006- present)

Give tactical and strategic advice to programs and projects for this nonprofit organization.
Training programs and program evaluations conducted.

DOORI COMMUNITY CAFE (Dec 2011- present)

LIFETIME MEMBER – KOTESOL

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