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Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Hayes

Honor Society® member

Mary Elizabeth Hayes

Educational Services Contracting Manager at Open English, International ESL Svcs LLC

  • University of Georgia?utm_source=Campaigner
  • Language and Literacy Education, PhD
  • Class of 2017
  • Athens, GA

Member since August 2014

About

Young professional in the fields of language education, linguistics, pedagogy and academic systems management with extensive related work history. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills—able to work well both independently and with others. Capable of serving as an efficient, conscientious and encouraging leader, and assuming the role of a supportive and reliable team member. Deeply interested in language and literacy education, Second Language Acquisition pedagogy and research, as well as academic administration and teacher development. Characterized by exceptional organizational reasoning and logical analysis, intrinsic motivation and a profound sense of personal responsibility.

Education

  • University of Georgia

    PhD, Language and Literacy Education

    2013 – 2017

  • University of Florida

    MA, Hispanic Linguistics

    2008 – 2009

  • Furman University

    BA, Spanish Language, Classics minor

    2003 – 2007

Goals and interests

Career goal

Creative leadership position within an innovative, socially-minded organization, working with human talent management, technology, global networks, and social education initiatives

Experience

  • Educational Services Contracting Manager

    Open English, International ESL Svcs LLC

    Sep 2010 – Dec 2016

Volunteering

  • Board Member

    Altouristic.org

    Jun 2014 – Dec 2017

Languages

  • Spanish Advanced
  • French (France) Intermediate
  • Catala Beginner
  • Bulgarian Beginner