Natalie Olivier
Ann Arbor
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Founder & Director at English for Life Academy, specializing in curriculum development and program evaluation. Proven ability in strategic planning and cultural communication, enhancing learner engagement and outcomes. Expert in crafting effective digital learning resources and providing impactful feedback to diverse audiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Director
English for Life Academy
01.2001 - Current
- Developed curriculum frameworks and assessment systems to evaluate learner progress and communication skills.
- Designed digital learning programs and training materials that engaged and supported international learners.
- Produced written learning modules and instructional guides to enhance understanding and application of training resources.
- Provided coaching and analytical feedback to professionals seeking to improve communication and presentation skills.
- Managed educational programs and coordinated with instructors and learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Trainer & Consultant
Catalyst Intercultural
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Created learning materials and workshops tailored for international organizations and professional teams.
- Delivered training programs focused on intercultural communication and professional writing.
- Guided global teams in enhancing clarity, tone, and accuracy of professional communication.
- Delivered analytical feedback on written communication and cross-cultural messaging to optimize effectiveness.
English Language Specialist
U.S. Department of State
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed and evaluated online learning programs to support international education systems.
- Conducted needs assessments and qualitative analyses to improve learning effectiveness.
- Collaborated with international educators to refine training content and improve learning outcomes.
- Assessed communication clarity and instructional quality through systematic observation to inform instructional improvements.
- Collaborated with international educators to refine training content and optimize outcomes.
Virtual English Language Fellow
U.S. Department of State
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered remote instruction and training support, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for international academic institutions.
- Evaluated educational content and learning materials, ensuring clarity, effectiveness, and cultural accessibility for diverse learners.
- Provided detailed written feedback to enhance communication and improve instructional design for various educational contexts.
ESL Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Greenville County Schools / Greenville Technical College
01.2000 - 12.2019
- Delivered academic and professional English instruction to adult learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, enhancing their language proficiency.
- Created structured assessment frameworks to evaluate written and spoken communication, ensuring consistent and objective evaluation methods.
- Offered detailed written feedback to enhance grammar, clarity, and communication effectiveness, fostering learner improvement.
- Created instructional materials and learning resources used across multiple courses.
Education
Certificate - Learning Experience Design (LXD)
Portland State University
Portland10-2022
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Studies & Anthropology
Naropa University
Naropa01-2022
Master's Degree - Education (Divergent Learning)
Columbia College
South CarolinaSkills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Program evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Content assessment
- Fact-checking
- AI response evaluation
- Prompt engineering
- Linguistic analysis
- Critical analysis
- Cultural communication
- Online learning
Certification
- Advanced TESL Certificate
- Certificate in TESL Teacher Education
- BEST Plus Trainer Certification
- Instructional Design: Models of Instructional Design
- The Neuroscience of Learning
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- English, Native
- Spanish, Professional Working Proficiency
- Portuguese, Basic Proficiency
Additional Qualifications
- Extensive experience evaluating written communication for clarity, accuracy, and logical structure.
- Skilled at comparing multiple responses and determining the most accurate and useful output.
- Experienced in identifying bias, ambiguity, and inconsistencies in written material.
- Strong ability to follow structured evaluation guidelines and provide detailed feedback.
- Experienced in developing rubrics and evaluation systems for assessing written responses.
Timeline
English Language Specialist
U.S. Department of State
01.2020 - 03.2021
Virtual English Language Fellow
U.S. Department of State
01.2020 - 12.2020
Trainer & Consultant
Catalyst Intercultural
01.2015 - 12.2022
Founder & Director
English for Life Academy
01.2001 - Current
ESL Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Greenville County Schools / Greenville Technical College
01.2000 - 12.2019
Certificate - Learning Experience Design (LXD)
Portland State University
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Studies & Anthropology
Naropa University
Master's Degree - Education (Divergent Learning)
Columbia College