Experienced, innovative instructional designer of content-based and work related General and Aviation English curricula. Extensive background in developing oral proficiency in English through building communicative competencies in adult learners of English. Designed accelerated immersion training programs that use cognitive patterns and diverse teaching methodologies. Extensive experience in working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds with a special emphasis in East Asian countries. Designed, implemented and orchestrated ESL/TESOL and Aviation English Language training (AEL) programs and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) English proficiency testing for aviation training academies. Trained International Space Station (ISS) language teachers at the language lab of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) International Space Station Programs in teaching and evaluation techniques. Collaborated on curricular design with ISS teachers. Designed curricula for Russian aerospace company, US (FAA) and Australian (CASA) flight academies. Knowledgeable in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) language proficiency rating scales.

Highlights:

• Aviation English
• ESL
• Flight training English
• International Flight Training
• International Aviation Training
• ICAO 4 English Level
• ACTFL Language Rating Scale
• CEFR Rating Scale