Curriculum Vitae: Rachel M. Lange
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Education
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (2004), University of Pittsburgh
 
  • Thesis: Needs Analysis in English for Academic Purposes
  • TESOL Certificate
Bachelor of Fine Arts (1999), Alfred University
 
  • Minor in Art History
  • Focus: Digital Print Making
   
Professional Experience
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (February 2011-Present)
 

CEPA Materials Development Supervisor

  • Creates and Edits Assessment Materials for Nation-wide Exam
  • Scores and Analyzes Exams
  • Supports Creation of Test-preparation Materials
  • Represents and Promotes CEPA at Conferences and Local Events
United Arab Emirates University, University General Requirements Unit (August 2004-February 2011)
 

Level One Academic Coordinator

  • Created and Edited Teaching and Learning Materials
  • Developed and Analyzed Exams
  • Supervised and Supported 20-40 Teachers and 500-1000 students per semester

English Materials Writer

  • Created and Edited Writing Workbooks for Levels 1 and Two
  • Developed Computer Lab Lessons for Level Two Success Program

Learning Resources Coordinator

  • Maintained Independent Learning Center, serving over 1000 students per day
  • Developed Independent Learning Resources and Tutorials Materials
  • Coordinated Tutorials Center
  • Supervised Committee Work for 30 teachers per semester
  • Delivered Independent Learning Workshops for students
  • Held Independent Learning Conference for TESOL Arabia in Al Ain

English Lecturer

  • Taught Level Two (Intermediate) Academic Writing
  • Taught Level Two Integrated Skills
  • Taught Level One Integrated Skills
 
University of Pittsburgh, English Language Institute (September 2002-August 2004)
 

Activities Coordinator

  • Planned Language Learning Experiences outside of the classroom
  • Coordinated teacher-led extra-curricular activities

English Teacher

  • Taught Reading, Writing, Speaking Listening and Grammar for academic purposes to low-high intermediate students in an intensive English program
  • Developed tests, quizzes, and supplementary materials
  • Conducted oral exams for incoming international teaching assistants
 
The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (2003)
 

Teacher Trainer and Tutor

  • Conducted training sessions for ESL and general literacy tutors on basic English phonetics and teaching techniques
  • Tutored intermediate students for professional development in law and medical research
  • Coaches students preparing for the TOEFL
  • Instructed students in academic writing
 
Bambury School of Languages, Pulawy, Poland (June 2000-June 2001)
 

English Teacher

  • Business English
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Informal, Extra Curricular Courses
   
Publications
 

 

Lange, R. (forthcoming) Materials Development in the Gulf Region. Middle East Handbook of Applied Linguistics. Ramin Akbari and Christine Coombe (co-editors).

Lange et al (2009) Level One Writing Workbook. United Arab Emirates University General Requirements Unit.

Lange et al (2009) Level Two Writing Workbook. United Arab Emirates University General Requirements Unit.

Lange and Brown (2008) CEPA Challenge. NAPO, Ministry of Higher Education.