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Marilyn Cleland

Marilyn Cleland

Teacher of English as as Second Language

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Examiner Standards Manager

  • Education

    • Western Illinois University

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      Education Specialist (Ed. S.) Education Administration & Supervision

    • University of Leeds

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) French & Russian

    • The University of Manchester

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      Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) Diploma in Teaching English Overseas

  • Experience

    • Miscellaneous

      Jan 1985 - Jan 2008
      Teacher of English as as Second Language

      English as a Second Language teacher at university intensive English programs:University of Houston, and Western Illinois University, USA; Khon Kaen University, Thailand English as a Second Language teacher at secondary schools in Texas, USAEnglish language teacher at Anglo-Mexican Cultural Institure, Mexico City, Mexico

    • Emigra

      Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
      International Immigration Consultant

      Obtained work permits, visas, passports, and document legalizations for corporate clients relocating to Europe, Asia & Canada.

    • Mosaica Education

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2009
      Central ESL Director

      Initiated and managed Mosaica's ESL program in 14 schools in Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) Public Private Partnership (PPP) education reform project.

    • ELS Language Centers

      Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
      Academic Director, University of New Haven

      Responsible for the academic quality of the ESL program at a time of rapid growth in enrollment.

    • Mosaica Education, Inc.

      Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
      Director of ESL Programs

      In the Public Private Partnership education reform project, I managed all aspects of Mosaica's ESL program designed to improve the English language skills of Arabic-speaking teachers in the local public schools.

    • IDP Education Ltd

      Mar 2012 - Mar 2022

      Regional Examiner Trainer at IDP IELTS test centers Examiner Trainer Consultant and IELTS Masterclass Presenter

      • Regional IELTS Examiner Trainer, Middle East, Africa & CIS

        Aug 2014 - Mar 2022

      • Examiner Trainer Consultant

        Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

    • Bradenton Preparatory Academy, Dubai

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
      Director of ESL and College Counseling

      Member of the Senior Leadership Team at this American international school in Dubai assisting with implementation of the School Improvement Plan and school-wide accreditation process.Developed effective school counseling programs focused on students' academic, career and personal/social development. Responsible for the college admissions process including teaching SAT and IELTS-preparation courses.Through the Learning Support Team ensured that English Language Learners, Special Needs, and Gifted and Talented students received appropriate instruction. Show less

    • IDP Connect UK & Ireland

      Oct 2023 - now
      Examiner Standards Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marilyn Cleland
      2007 Fund for Teachers Fellowship winner - 2007 Grant application winner to pursue a program of study/travel to London, mainland Greece, Crete and Cyprus. Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities.http://www.fundforteachers.org/
    • Awarded to Marilyn Cleland
      Texas ESL Teacher of the Year TESOL International Association 2001 Recognized as a Texas ESL Teacher of the Year for excellence in instruction & improving school-parent communications, TEXTESOL Conference, Austin, Texas, USA 2001www.textesol.org

  • Volunteer Experience

    • English language teacher at Khon Kaen University, Thailand

      Issued by Voluntary Service Overseas
      Voluntary Service OverseasAssociated with Marilyn Cleland