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Jenny Danis

@jennydanis1

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Dedicated language educator and administrator specializing in multilingual instruction and curriculum development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining language instruction and curriculum development in collaborative, student-centered organizations that value cultural sensitivity and professional growth.

I am a dedicated educator with over 20 years teaching Foreign Languages, ESL/EFL, and Latin across elementary, secondary, college, and corporate settings, with a strong record in curriculum development, classroom management, and cultural sensitivity. I pair a Master of Arts (Summa Cum Laude) in Linguistics/ESL from Northeastern Illinois University with extensive practical experience creating structured lesson plans, blended and distance-learning materials, and immersive language experiences in English, French, Italian, and Latin.

In addition to instructional roles, I bring 15+ years in administrative, HR, customer service, and assistant management capacities—managing payroll, records, reporting, and operations while supporting student success and improving customer satisfaction. I focus on communication, adaptability, research-driven pedagogy, and technology integration to build inclusive, engaging learning environments and to support organizational performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Language Instructor

Various International Language Schools

Jan 2016 - Jan 2025 (9 years)

Designed and delivered in-person and virtual courses in English, French, Italian, and Latin for adult and K-12 learners, developing curricula, assessments, and materials that increased student engagement and participation across cohorts.

Curriculum Development Lesson planning Assessment Design Classroom Management Cross Cultural Communication

Assistant Manager

Italidea

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 11 months)

Managed daily operations including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and customer service, produced sales and financial reports, and implemented processes that improved service consistency and operational reliability.

Operations Management Inventory Control Customer Service Scheduling Payroll Reporting Forecasting

Graduate Assistant

Northeastern Illinois University

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Provided tutoring and academic support in French and ESL, developed personalized instructional materials, assessed student progress with quizzes and feedback, and maintained academic records and databases.

Tutoring ESL Assessments Academic Advising Feedback

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northeastern Illinois University

Master of Arts, Linguistics / ESL

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant and Tutor (2009–2010); developed tutoring strategies and created learning materials.

Master of Arts with concentrations in Linguistics, ESL/EFL, morphology, syntax, and semantics; graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts, Italian and French Languages and Literatures

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Undergraduate coursework in languages and international studies; participated in language teaching and tutoring activities.

Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Italian and French languages and literatures, Middle Ages history, and international studies; graduated Magna Cum Laude.