Brigitte Issel

Research, develop, write, and edit English Language Learning (ELL) curricula. Teach speaking, content analysis, and writing skills to international students in on-site and online classrooms.

Design military‑related English language curricula for a Ukrainian military unit. Recruit international volunteer instructors; coordinate logistics for virtual English classes; teach; and facilitate classes.

Conduct English classes for Ukrainian NGO staff and youth clients. Research content, write curricula, and lead American volunteers in conversations with Ukrainians.

Support the mission of bolstering English fluency and connecting Ukraine globally by serving as a virtual conversation partner to adult Ukrainian professionals via a global non-profit organization.

Directed team of 30 teachers and managed the company's finances, human resources, marketing, client relations, and educational advocacy. Developed and edited curricula for onsite and online courses. Taught English Language Learners, K-12, special education, and university level students.

Taught English to refugees from Ukraine and assisted families in managing documentation and logistics essential for successful immigration to, and integration within, the United States.

I directed the production of 10 periodic publications, from biweekly to annual releases: authored and edited content; led a production team; managed a statewide legal brief database; established an internship program for 40 law school students; and collaborated with publication vendors.

I designed and presented lectures to students within the university's Criminal Justice Department.

To convey military history to visitors, I created brochures and aided in curating museum displays.

I conducted legal research and authored briefs for a respected criminal defense law firm.