Matthew Hume

Background

About Matthew Hume

Experienced TESOL educator, EFL teacher trainer, and grant writer. Teaching experiences include military, university and adult multilingual learners in the United States and abroad. Skilled in training teachers of English as a Foreign Language as well as content area teachers in content-and-language-integrated learning (CLIL). Experienced in both academic classroom-based and virtual teaching, as well as workplace-based English for Specific Purposes for English learners in community workplaces. Successful grant writer, securing more than $200K for educational initiatives in my current role over the past four years. including funding from the Office of English Language Programs in the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education. Skilled in intercultural and second language research, intercultural communication, and public speaking. Strong writer with detailed knowledge of APA and MLA style and proven skills in copy editing and proofreading. Professional baritone singer well suited to both sacred and secular music. Educational achievements include a BA in music from Yale University and an MA in TESOL from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.