Future-Proofing Learner Success with Transferable Skills

Name: Future-Proofing Learner Success with Transferable Skills
Start: 2024-10-23T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-10-23T10:00:00-06:00
Location: Virtual event

Are you an ESL educator looking to boost your students’ employability and confidence? Join our upcoming webinar, “Future-Proofing Learner Success with Transferable Skills,” and discover why transferable skills are essential for learners and how integrated skill evaluations in language testing can motivate students and showcase their real-world application. Learn what HR professionals and employers are looking for and how to meet those expectations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching approach and support your students’ professional growth in the 21st century. Register now and empower your learners to reach new heights in their English proficiency and career readiness!

Speakers

Cathleen Mahoney

Cathleen Mahoney is the founder and CEO of Bright Language Testing LLC. After graduating with a double major in French and Spanish, she settled in Paris and began to teach languages for a training organization. She was eventually invited to become a partner by her manager, and when he moved on, she acquired the training company and rapidly grew the business.

Jay Busse

With over two decades of experience, Jay Busse has dedicated his career to helping adult learners acquire English language proficiency. He has designed and delivered comprehensive English language acquisition courses, tailored to meet the diverse needs of his students. His expertise extends to teaching soft skills, writing instruction, curriculum development and technology integration. His journey as an ESL educator spans various institutions, including Rhode Island College, Worcester State University, and Bryant University. He has previously conducted professional development seminars in Cali, Colombia and presented at a recent RITELL (Rhode Island Teachers of English Language) Webina

Shelynn Riel

Shélynn Riel is Bridge's Expert Series Moderator and regularly contributes articles and ELT news reports to the BridgeUniverse blog. She has served as an English language instructor for over a decade, a program coordinator in both university and community-based programs, and an English Language Fellow with the U.S. Department of State. Her interests include holistic teacher development, learner identity, and decolonial ethics in the language classroom. She is the co-creator of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, which focuses on reflective practices for teachers around the world.