MARIA HELENA LISAK
email: gwangjumaria at yahoo.com
linkedin: koreamaria
facebook: koreamaria
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 28 years teaching experience
- Diplomas and certificates in business, technology, education and meditation
- Learning Coach, Educational Consultant, Project-based Learning Material Designer
- Content expertise: EFL, Nonprofit Management, Teacher Training, Public Administration & Social Welfare, Social Entrepreneurship
EDUCATION
EdD in Literacy, Culture and Language from Indiana University (in process)
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 in 1998
Certificate in Computer Technology from Purdue University Northwest in 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visiting Professor / Dept of Public Administration & Social Welfare- CHOSUN UNIVERSITY
(8/2012 - current)
Visiting Professor / English Dept & Foreign Language Center- GWANGJU UNIVERSITY
(8/2006-2/2007 & 8/2008 –8/2012)
- Taught conversation to freshman from several departments
- Taught English Dept majors: Conversation, Media English, Teaching English
- Taught leveled conversation classes to adults in the Gwangju community
- Created online and community opportunities for extended practice
Visiting Professor /Dept of English Language & Literature - CHONNAM NATL UNIVERSITY
(3/2007-2/2008)
- Taught conversation and job skills courses (used Ning for learning extension)
- Taught pedagogy to graduate students
- Sponsored student club, created online social network for classes & professional development workshops
- Taught Korean teachers of English in Gwangju
Visiting Professor / Dept of English Language & Literature - KUNSAN NATL UNIVERSITY
(8/2004-8/2006)
- Taught conversation to ELL majors
- Taught Korean teachers of English in Jeonbuk
- Created opportunities: professional development, radio show, listening labs, and writing clubs.
Adjunct Professor - VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY & INTERLINK LANGUAGE CENTER
- Retained annually for English for Business program & graduate course in International Commerce and Policy program (7/2002-8/2007)
- Taught international students pre-MBA course (integrate business, study skills and culture)
- Designed and taught graduate level class: Commerce and Policy Case Studies (2003-2007)
- Designed & implemented marketing strategy for Northwest Indiana
Instructor Researcher - CHONNAM NATL 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 for overseas MBA programs
- Directed supplemental training for other instructors in ESL & business
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Management Advisor & Lifetime Board Member – Gwangju International Center (2006 to present)
- Give tactical and strategic advice to programs and projects for nonprofit organization
- Training programs and program evaluations conducted
Universal Cultural Center in Gwangju (2018 to 2020)
- Member
- Support community through events
Lifetime Member – KOTESOL (2003 to present)
- Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter President 2004-2006
- Gwangju-Jeonnam Conference Chair 2004-2007
- National Nominations & Elections Committee Chair 2018-9
Support - various group gatherings in Gwangju (mediation, creativity circle)
Founding Member - Hollaback Korea (2013-2014)
- help organize materials and momentum to stop street harassment
Lifetime Member – Birds Korea (projects 2013-2015)
- Fundraising for a mini-documentary on the Spoon-billed Sandpiper
- Develop Gwangju Birds Korea Community
- Assist with social media promotion
Organizer & Underwriter - KoreaMaria Fundraising FleaMarkets (2012-2013)
- pop up shops in Gwangju to raise funds for various causes by re-selling items
Program Designer - Doori Community Cafe (Dec 2011- May 2013)
- Provide multicultural opportunities for community engagement and action
- Planning, implementing and evaluation of community outreach projects
Performer/ Coordinator - The Vagina Monologues
- 2012 performed "The Flood"
- 2013 Outreach coordinator (promotion & fundraising support)
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