Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
May 2015

TESOL Certificate
World Learning School for International Training, New York, NY
June 2012

Juris Doctor
University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VA
May 2004

Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture

Brown University, Providence, RI
May 2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Adjunct Associate in English as a Second Language

American Language Program (ALP), Columbia University
New York, NY
July 2018 – present
July 2017 – August 2017
July 2016 – December 2016
 Teach English for Professional Purposes: SIPA, a specialized English course designed in
conjunction with Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) to
improve the academic writing skills of matriculated master’s degree students at SIPA
 Prepared incoming international Columbia master’s degree students for the rigors of their academic
programs by teaching Advanced Academic English for Graduate Students, an intensive summer
course
 Instruct beginning and advanced level full-time language students in academic English courses
grounded in the Communicative Language Teaching approach to maximize interaction in authentic
communicative contexts
 Lead a teaching team to coordinate lessons, evaluate student performance and set class goals
 Design original, theme based lesson plans and teaching materials in response to specific student
needs and interests, incorporating diverse activities to attend to various learning styles
 Encourage students to negotiate language form and notice errors by using a variety of error
correction techniques
 Incorporate authentic materials to increase student engagement and to provide meaningful
linguistic input and exposure to United States culture
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 Participate in ALP professional development coaching program, working one on one with a senior
faculty member

Lecturer, Intensive English

Pratt Institute
New York, NY
September 2016 – present
 Teach advanced level matriculated graduate and undergraduate students in academic English
courses focusing on developing college level research, writing and presentation skills
 Design an original curriculum for advanced level students, using solely authentic materials selected
based on students’ needs and interests, and incorporating art history, English literature and studio
art skills
 Participate on curriculum development teams to create, revise and unify curricula for pilot courses
in Studio Language, a hybrid English language and studio art course, and English skills for art
history
 Instruct beginner and intermediate level full-time language students in intensive academic English
courses focusing on English grammar and presentation skills
 Incorporate meaningful field trips to promote experiential learning
 Conduct one-on-one student conferences to provide support and assist students in formulating and
attaining individual learning goals
 Train students to log errors to increase awareness and ability to self monitor and self correct
 Assess student progress through electronic skills portfolios with self reflections, to provide holistic,
process based feedback

English Instructor
The English Language Center (TELC), LaGuardia Community College, The City University of New
York
New York, NY
September 2015 – April 2016
 Wrote and conducted student needs analysis to design intensive Academic Writing curriculum for
intermediate level students based on student needs and program curriculum guidelines
 Created a unique course for beginning students, with a focus on speaking and pronunciation to
enhance development of students’ oral communication skills
 Provided weekly written feedback on students’ written work with attention to each student’s
developmental readiness
 Taught computer, organizational and time management skills to support course work and prepare
students for college and graduate level academic work in the United States
 Created in-depth websites with class materials, lessons and additional resources to encourage out of
class learning and student autonomy
 Designed various formative and summative assessments, including alternative assessments such as
writing portfolios with self assessments and peer reviews, to provide multiple forms of feedback on
students’ developing skills

English Instructor
Community Language Program (CLP), Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
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May 2014 – December 2014

 Wrote and conducted student needs analysis to design Advanced Studies curriculum based on
needs and goals
 Rated written placement tests for entrance to CLP to place students in appropriate levels and
improve ability to give level appropriate feedback that attends to students’ developmental readiness
 Created in-depth websites tailored for each class to facilitate out of class learning opportunities
 Assigned blog postings and facilitated online student centered grammar workshop to encourage
interactive communication and peer teaching while building students’ digital literacy and sense of
community
 Incorporated extensive reading book club to increase learner autonomy and engagement, provide
authentic linguistic input, and enhance students’ knowledge of English language culture
 Designed formative and summative assessments, including alternative assessments such as writing
portfolios, final presentations, and weekly recorded speaking assignments, to provide holistic
feedback on students’ developing skills
 Taught courses both individually and with a teaching partner to build ability to work independently
and collaboratively

English Instructor
Rennert International
New York, NY
August 2012 – August 2013
 Taught 4-8 hours of class daily to maximize student language development through intensive study
 Developed curriculum based on Communicative Language Teaching approach, tailored to the
needs of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level students to target specific, timely learning
goals
 Integrated diverse activities, visual and tactile aids to create a multisensory, engaging learning
environment
 Conducted weekly needs assessments and student evaluations to continuously respond and adapt to
changing student needs
 Worked with diverse students, including child and adult immigrants, international college students
and mature professionals to gain experience customizing lessons focusing on topics of practical use
within the community and daily life, academic and professional goals

VOLUNTEER TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

English Instructor
Happy Children’s Home
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
October 2008 – November 2008
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 Created original lessons and taught beginning English 4 hours a day to homeless children to help
students gain a marketable skill and increase their future employment opportunities
 Provided 24-hour support while living on site at children’s shelter to foster trust and community
with at risk students and enhance teaching and mentoring relationships
 Assisted in development of website, marketing materials, budget and fundraising events to
heighten community and international awareness and support

English Instructor
Boma Primary School
Boma Ng’ombe, Tanzania
August 2008 – September 2008
 Taught daily half day English class to 40 low intermediate grade school children to increase future
employment opportunities in areas such as tourism
 Developed lesson plans based on student needs to maximize learning
 Worked collaboratively with local teachers to design curriculum and enhance understanding of
local culture

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Attorney
Lawyers Alliance for New York
New York, NY
April 2008 – July 2008
 Performed pro bono legal work for educational, cultural and low income housing nonprofits
 Negotiated with New York City Parks Department and converted the Red Hook Food Vendors to a
cultural nonprofit to prevent shutdown of local food cart business
 Drafted leases and operating agreements for New York City homeless shelters

Attorney
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
New York, NY
January 2006 – July 2008
 Negotiated and drafted all documents for private equity transactions
 Managed and trained large teams of associates to enhance productivity
 Oversaw and conducted in-depth legal research to ensure client legal compliance
 Developed and maintained client relationships to build firm business
 Led regular formal training seminars and prepared original training materials to promote attorney
professional development
 Won pro bono award by dedicating a high number of hours to service for low income clients
 Collaborated extensively with the Clinton Foundation to train high need small business owners

Attorney
Bingham McCutchen LLP
New York, NY
September 2004 – January 2006
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 Negotiated, prepared and filed all documents for public securities offerings
 Collaborated with Legal Aid and other pro bono organizations serving high need individuals
 Participated as a legal support on site at polling places in Miami, Florida during 2004 presidential
election to support the election process

PRESENTATIONS:

Dunn, C. & King, A. (2015, June). PGC: A multimodal floor-capturing mechanism in multi-party
social interactions. Presented at Revisiting Participation: Language and Bodies in Interaction
(University of Basel), Basel, Switzerland.
Dunn, C. & King, A. (2014, November). PGC: A multimodal floor-capturing mechanism in multi-
party social interactions. Presented at TESOL/AL Roundtable Research Forum (Teachers College,
Columbia University), New York, NY.
Dunn, C. & King, A. (2014, October). PGC: A multimodal floor-capturing mechanism in multi-party
social interactions. Presented at The 4th Meeting of the Language and Social Interaction Working
Group (LANSI) (Teachers College, Columbia University), New York, NY.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

TESOL Methods Workshop: Teaching English for Specific Purposes, Summer 2014
TESOL Methods Workshop: Literature in the ESL Classroom, Summer 2014
Editorial Board, Virginia Journal of International Law

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

New York State Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL)
TESOL International Association
New York State Bar Association

CERTIFICATIONS:

New York State Education Department Registered ESL Instructor

Member of the New York Bar
Jivamukti 800 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite; SMART board; SPSS; iMovie; Blogger;
website creation; Vialogues; Canvas; LMS
Languages: French, Italian, Latin