Began career in classroom, now leading teams making digital and print educational materials, 20 years of diverse experiences at universities and companies.
SEEKING: writing, editing, and project management work in content development
SITES: jeremyschaar.com (portfolio), remyelt.com (company site), curious.com/stuartmillenglish (two-hour writing course), ambienttoons.com (side project, ambient sounds)
TECHNOLOGY: Canvas (LMS), Alfresco (CMS), Trello (collaboration), Smartsheet (budgeting, scheduling), Quickbooks (accounting), Google Suite & Microsoft Office (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, collaboration), Adobe Captivate & Articulate 360 (eLearning content), GIMP (image production), Audacity (audio production), Camtasia (video production), Bluehost & Wordpress & CSS/HTML/JavaScript (web development), Google Ads (advertising), Google AdSense & Amazon Associates (web monetization)
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
B.A. in Philosophy & Political Science | 2002 | UW-Madison | Madison, WI
TEFL Teaching Certificate | 2003 | MTTP/WESLI | Madison, WI
M.B.A. | 2013 | Yonsei School of Business | Seoul, South Korea
Google Analytics Certificate | 2013 | Google | Online
M.A. in TESOL | 2018 | The New School | New York City, NY
WORK EXPERIENCES
Founder of Remy ELT | Portland, OR | September 2018 – Present
Project Management, Writing, and Editing for multinational publishers
● Create and confirm quality of books, apps, websites, standardized tests, listening scripts, pronunciation videos, grammar exercises, etc.
● Manage global teams of writers and editors (including sourcing, budgeting, payments, training materials, and schedules)
Some Typical Projects
Project Management: Oxford University Press
● Develop placement tests and exams for three departments at King Saud University
● 5 direct reports
● ~4000 items, 200 reading texts, and 200 listening scripts per year
● Ensure tests align with curriculum and briefs
● Report to senior stakeholders at OUP and KSU
Writing: Pearson English
● Write ~200–300 PTE items (PTE is a high-stakes standardized test)
● Use GSE Toolkit to ensure items are appropriate CEFR level
Development Editing: eDynamic Learning
● Assist a subject matter expert create digital high school courses (Robotics, 3D Modeling, etc.)
● Courses are 10 units long, 7000–10000 words per unit, and include a variety of multimedia
● Ensure courses conform to eDL best practices, teach/assess TX and FL state standards, suit students/teachers in diverse circumstances, and flow well
Content Developer at Pearson | White Plains, NY & Hoboken, NJ | April 2015 – August 2018
Led content development of StartUp Level 2
● 152-page four-skill English language textbook with audio, video, and web/app activities
● Trained/Managed ~15 external freelancers and vendors to ensure efficacy
● Coordinated with internal project management, design, audio, and video teams
● Reported to senior stakeholders
Led content development of Pearson’s flagship mobile app (Pearson Practice English)
● Conducted extensive research on mobile learning
● Created activity types and associated templates/training materials
● Iterated design based on user testing
● Coordinated with technical, UX, and content teams
Led content development of Wall Street English Print Student Manual
● 180-page book of practice/assessment activities
● Created training materials, schedules, and contracts
● 3 internal reports and 6 external reports
Assisted in content development of new Wall Street English curriculum
● 20-level, video based, online program
● Reviewed activities, illustrations, realia, photos, audio, video, and UX
● Wrote quiz questions and feedback for wrong answers
Collaborated with colleagues in U.K., Spain, China, Poland, India, Mexico, Colombia, and more
Freelance | Seoul, South Korea/New York, NY | March 2010 – April 2015
Taught GMAT/GRE Preparation courses
Wrote Kaplan TOEFL Course Teacher Guide
Wrote finance-themed white papers for CUNA (Credit Union National Association)
Prepared M.B.A. candidates prepare for admissions interviews
Created e-learning courses (e.g. curious.com/stuartmillenglish)
Created personalized online curriculum for 15 individuals at 7 companies
Edited documents for companies and individuals
Intern at EnglishCentral | Seoul, South Korea | May 2012 – July 2012
Analyzed Korean university market and made recommendations
Identified key accounts (using Google Analytics) and established relationships (site visits, demonstrations)
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