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Mark Schneider

@markschneider

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Experienced ESL teacher and linguist specializing in curriculum design, student support, and language research.

Peru

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles that combine language teaching, curriculum development, and program coordination in culturally responsive educational environments with opportunities for research-informed impact.

I am a linguist and experienced ESL instructor with an MA in Linguistics from Cornell University and a strong background in phonology, morphology, syntax, and language attitudes research. My graduate thesis examined Quechua language use and attitudes in Cusco, Peru.

Since 2020 I have taught intermediate and advanced English in online, hybrid, and in-person formats, designed teacher training for high-stakes exam writing, and translated content for local government applications. I combine language research skills with practical classroom curriculum design.

Earlier roles include residence hall director at Cornell, where I supervised student staff, managed a $22,000 budget, led Title IX training, and provided crisis intervention and student support. I have also coordinated mentoring programs and facilitated bystander-intervention and compliance workshops.

I bring advanced Spanish communication skills, familiarity with basic NLP techniques, and introductory programming knowledge (Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to complement my pedagogical and administrative strengths. I aim to apply my research-informed approach to language teaching and program development in culturally responsive settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ESL Teacher

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Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Instructed online, hybrid, and in-person intermediate and advanced English courses for high school and college students and developed a teacher course preparing candidates for the ECPE writing section.

Curriculum Development Online Teaching Classroom Management Spanish Lesson planning

Translator

Empresa Municipal de Festejos del Cusco

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021 (0 months)

Translated a mobile application script for the Cusco municipal government to support local public-facing digital services.

Translation Spanish Technical Writing Localization Quality Assurance

Residence Hall Director

Cornell University

Jul 2014 - Jan 2020 (5 years 6 months)

Managed daily operations and student support for a 340-student residence hall, supervised eight student staff, administered a $22,000 annual budget, and coordinated Title IX training and crisis intervention.

Student Affairs Staff Supervision Title IX Training Crisis Intervention Budget Management Program Development Vendor Management

Men's Violence Prevention Specialist

Western Washington University

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 (9 months)

Trained college volunteers on Title IX-related issues and bystander intervention and facilitated workshops for club sports to ensure university compliance with Title IX regulations.

Bystander Intervention Title IX Compliance Workshop Facilitation Program Coordination

Part-Time Instructor

Northwest Indian College

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)

Instructed PSYC 201 (Developmental Psychology) and NESC 410 (Native Environmental Ethics), developing course materials and assessing student learning outcomes.

Teaching Curriculum Design Assessments Classroom Instruction

Retention Project Coordinator

Northwest Indian College

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 (10 months)

Established and supervised a peer mentoring program serving ~60 Native American and Alaska Native students, recruited 14 mentors, and partnered with stakeholders to create community service projects.

Program Management Recruitment Mentoring Community Engagement Project Coordination

AmeriCorps Retention Project Coordinator

Northwest Indian College

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 (10 months)

Established and supervised a peer mentoring program (14 mentors serving ~60 students) for Native American and Alaska Native students and coordinated community service projects to boost retention.

Program Coordination Recruitment Mentoring Community Outreach Partnership Building Volunteer Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cornell University

Master of Arts, Linguistics

Master of Arts in Linguistics with a thesis titled “Quechua Language Use and Attitudes in Cusco, Peru” and graduate coursework in phonology, morphology, syntax, and historical linguistics.