Brandon S.

McLeod
Education:
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
May 2016 (Anticipated)
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Graduate Certificate in TESOL,
May 2015
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Master of Arts in English,

May 2009
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Arts in English,
May 2007
Minors: French and Philosophy
Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL

Adult Education Specialty Certification in

TESOL
June 2015
North Carolina Community Colleges
Relevant Experience:
International Programs Advisor, November 2015 Present
University of Mississippi; Office of International Programs; University, MS
o Serve as the International Faculty and Scholar Advisor.
Advise International Faculty and Scholars in J, H, and other visa categories as well as Permanent
Residents.
Serve as Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer.
Function as Technical Lead and primary point of contact for Terra Dotta implementation.
Conduct new scholar orientations.
Supervise student assistants.
Coordinate with overseas scholars and university departments for visa applications and renewals.
Assist the legal counsel in Permanent Residency Petitions.
Plan and promote International Programs (campus internationalization).
Develop multimedia resources to promote intercultural engagement.
Collaborate with other staff on social media outreach and website maintenance.
Maintain and update international faculty and scholar forms and databases.
Lecturer, May 2014 November 2015
University of North Carolina Charlotte; English Language Training Institute; Charlotte, NC
o Teach English to speakers of other languages.
Teach content-driven courses in Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing with grammar
supplements.
Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum development, level assessment, student placement,
and orientation.
Create Moodle assignments, activities, and quizzes.
Work closely with my colleagues to improve the course.
Develop lesson plans and new materials for classes meeting four to five times per week.
Collaborate with the instructors of the other sections and my Level Coordinator for cohesion in
the quality and content of all classes.
Attend relevant conferences such as the Georgia TESOL IEP Mini-Conference.

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Lecturer, May 2014 November 2015

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Office of International Programs; Charlotte, NC
o Teach International Enrichment Freshman Seminar course.
Collaborate with other faculty and the Associate Director of International Programs on course
development and implementation..
Facilitate intercultural engagement through internationally-focused activities and assignments.
Lead discussion and analysis of UNC's Common Reading text.
Lecturer, May 2014 November 2015
University of North Carolina Charlotte; Intercultural Outreach Programs; Charlotte, NC
o Teach English to speakers of other languages.
Teach specialized short-term courses through SEAs with universities such as Sophia University,
Japan, and the Institute for International Education's Brazil Scientific Mobility Program.
Develop curriculum for courses lasting between two and eight weeks.
Collaborate with other instructors to ensure compatibility and cohesion in instruction.
Work closely with my colleagues to improve the course.
Develop lesson plans and new materials for classes meeting four to five times per week.
Instructor, May 2014 August 2015
ESL Program; Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, NC
o Teach English to speakers of other languages.
Instruct a multi-level course that includes Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar,
and Cultural Skills.
Administered the CASAS exam.
Collaborated with my director and other instructors to develop curriculum.
Guide students in the use of classroom technology.
Develop a course page, using Blackboard, which includes student resources and assignments.
Attend professional development courses through the LINCS (Literacy Information and
Communication System) Learning Portal and North Carolina State University.
Manage a classroom with students from 12 different countries and significantly different English
language strengths and weaknesses (Levels A1 through C1).
Utilize creative lesson plans and activities to foster the learning of all students at all levels.
Instructor, April 2013 March 2014; November 2010 October 2011
MEK English Kindergarten and Chatty; Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
o Taught English as a Second Language to native Japanese speakers ranging in age from 3 to 85 and in
skill from true beginner to university level English.
Maintained a positive rapport with over 100 different students.
Performed student placement and level assessments.
Developed an adult education curriculum.
Prepared daily lesson plans for more than 20 different classes of varying skill and age.
Proofed and edited professional and educational reports and papers.
Taught specialized courses in Business English, Test Preparation (EIKEN, TOEFL, and TOEIC),
and one course for senior citizens.

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Instructor, January 2012 March 2013; August 2009 August 2010

English Language Center; University of South Alabama; Mobile, AL
o Taught English as a Second Language.
Developed creative lesson plans for multiple classes meeting four or five times a week.
Wrote and administered examinations of my students.
Instructed students in the skills of writing, reading, oral presentation, listening comprehension,
and cultural integration.
Attended faculty development and in-service training meetings.
Worked with ESL/ESOL students from more than 20 different countries.
Guided and advised students in preparation for mainstream classes.
Taught courses in Composition, Grammar, Reading and Vocabulary, Oral Skills, and
Composition for Research Papers.
Instructor, March 2012 March 2013
ITT-Technical Institute; Mobile, AL
o Taught English Composition I and II.
Mentored new instructors.
Worked with student retention and administration.
Conducted student evaluations and assessments.
Held group and individual composition and vocabulary tutoring a minimum of twice a week.
Taught specialized test-preparation courses.
Implemented teaching across the curriculum techniques.
Utilized various technologies in conjunction with the latest pedagogy.
Developed weekly lesson plans.
Prepared lecture materials, activities, and assignments for
3.5 hour and 4.5 hour long classes.
Library Technical Assistant, October 2007 August 2010
University Library; University of South Alabama; Mobile, AL
o Worked at the circulation desk as a Technical Assistant.
Responsible for patron account management, Bookkeeping, Fines and fees management, and
Accounts.
Assisted Reference Librarians with research requests.
Performed book repair and lamination.
Engaged in technology troubleshooting and copier and printer maintenance.

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Awards and achievements:

NAFSA J-1 Advising: Getting Stated Certificate 2015
Perfect score, 99th percentile, on GRE Analytical Writing, 93rd percentile in Verbal Reasoning
Consistent above-average assessments by my supervisors and students
Praxis II ESOL (179/200) 2013
Two-time featured poet at PoetryWalk: Mobile, Alabama 2011, 2012
Published in the January/February issue of Cicada magazine 2010
Publication in The Oracle: University of South Alabama 2008
Winner of the Shelley Memorial Graduate Poetry Scholarship Prize 2008
Winner of the Catholic Poetry Society of America Award: Spring Hill College 2007
Honorable Mention Reverend Andrew C. Smith Poetry Prize: Spring Hill College 2007
Four publications in The Motley: Spring Hill College 2004 2007
WordMasters Analogy and Verbal Reasoning Test Honorable Mention 2003
Language Skills:
Japanese, low-intermediate
French, low-intermediate
Technical Skills:

Moodle 2
Blackboard
SAP
SEVIS
Sakai
Banner

GroupWise
Prezi
WordPress
Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe (Photoshop, Acrobat
Pro)

Google Docs (Docs, Sheets,

Slides, Drawing)
PC, MAC, and Ubuntu
Linux
iWork Suite (Pages,
Keynote, Numbers)
SMARTboard

Professional Memberships:
NAFSA: Association of International Educators (National Association of Foreign Student Advisers)
TESOL International
Carolina TESOL
Volunteer Experience:
Camp Adventure/Camp Smile Counselor working with handicapped children and adults in Citronelle, AL.
Summers, 2000 2004.
Volunteered as an Assistant English Teacher at William Henry Brazier Elementary School, a low-income public
school in Mobile, AL. August 2003 May 2004
Initiated an interactive program through Spring Hill College with disabled/special needs teens and adults at
Mulherin Home in Mobile, AL. August May, 2004 2007.
Volunteered as a cultural ambassador and English conversation partner for the University of South Alabamas
English Language Center in Mobile, AL. July December 2008.