Marla McDaniels Heath

ESL Adjunct at Sacred Heart University

Taught Critical Thinking courses within the English Language Institute, focusing on ESL students since 2009. Delivered curriculum and instruction to enhance students' English communication and critical thinking skills.

ESL Adjunct at Norwalk Community College

Instructed Credit ESOL Level 1 students and coordinated the "Bridge to Credit" program helping high school seniors develop academic and leadership skills for college readiness. Supervised tutors and organized co-curricular activities to enrich student engagement.

President at The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation

Led the non-profit organization focused on raising scholarships for instrumental musicians in higher education. Managed fundraising, marketing, correspondence, donor database, and budgeting for a $10,000 annual budget. Organized events such as premiering the traveling exhibit "The Leader of the Band" and awarded multiple scholarships.

Elementary Music Teacher / Voice Instructor at Darien High School / Stamford, CT

Taught elementary music education and provided voice instruction with ongoing involvement since 1980. Engaged in community opera performances and education initiatives to bring opera to local schools and audiences.

Executive Language Trainer at Private Clients, Stamford, CT

Trained and coached international film producers and actresses in English language skills during 2010, enhancing their communication for the film industry.

ESL Adjunct at Sacred Heart University

Adjunct teaching in Critical Thinking and ESL; professional instruction methods; IT literacy; ability to work with diverse student populations; supports institutional mission.

ESL Adjunct at Norwalk Community College

ESL instruction; teaching; supervision and coordination of tutoring; involvement in co-curricular activities and student leadership initiatives.

Trainer and Coach at Emanuella Minoli / Roberta Lena (Italian film producers/actress)

Trainer and Coach for Italian film professionals.

Executive Language Trainer at Stamford, CT

Executive language training; English language instruction; tailored language programs.

Elementary Music Teacher at Darien High School

Elementary music instruction; program development and classroom teaching.

Voice Instructor at Stamford, CT

Opera and voice instruction; performance coaching; outreach through opera education in schools.

President at The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

President; fundraising, marketing, donor relations; managing annual budget and donor database; traveling exhibit premiere; scholarships awarded to Butler University and Miles College.

ESL Adjunct / Instructor at Sacred Heart University

Adjunct Instructor responsible for professional competence in subject disciplines, instructional techniques and methodology, serving diverse student populations, and supporting institutional missions. Demonstrates information technology literacy and strong oral/written communication.

ESL Adjunct at Norwalk Community College

ESL Adjunct delivering instructional services, contributing to student success, and supporting college readiness through teaching and assessments.

Trainer and Coach at Independent clients (Emanuella Minoli, Roberta Lena)

Provided trainer/coach services for Italian film producer Emanuella Minoli and actress/producer Roberta Lena, focusing on language and performance coaching.

Executive Language Trainer / English Language Trainer at Independent/Contract

Executive language training and English language instruction delivered in Stamford, CT.

Elementary Music Teacher at Darien High School

Elementary music instruction responsibilities at Darien High School, contributing to school's music program development.

ESL Adjunct at Sacred Heart University, English Language Institute

Teaching ESL with focus on critical thinking; role includes coordinating coursework and student support

Executive Language Trainer at Stamford, CT

Executive language training; English language instruction for professionals

Elementary Music Teacher at Darien High School, Darien, CT

Elementary music education; developed and delivered music curriculum

Trainer and Coach at Emanuella Minoli and Roberta Lena (Italian film producer/actress)

Trainer and coach for film professionals

Trainer and Coach at Emanuella Minoli & Roberta Lena

Trained and coached Italian film producer Emanuella Minoli and actress/producer Roberta Lena in related language and presentation skills; active in 2010.