Sarah MacPhail
Martinstrasse 70, Darmstadt,HE
Summary
Experienced academic professional with background in communications and program management. Committed to kindness, creativity and facilitating transformational educational experiences.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Hochschule Darmstadt
10.2025 - Current
- Deliver lectures and seminars aligned with curriculum requirements and program learning outcomes.
- Evaluate student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Current courses: Communicating in English (B2) and Presenting in English (C1).
English Language Teacher
Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
- Design personalized lesson plans aligned with learner goals and proficiency levels.
- Deliver one-on-one and group instruction for adults from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Prioritize creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
Author/Advisor
Cornelsen Verlag GmbH
05.2024 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with authors and editors to update and expand educational content for Business English for Beginners A1 and A2 coursebooks.
- Revised existing content and authored new material for A1 and A2 Teaching Guides.
- Coordinated with editors to ensure accuracy, consistency and publication readiness.
Communications Skills Specialist
Transoffice, Sprachinstitut Der ISI Wieling GmbH
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and organized language courses tailored to needs of medium to large scale German companies
- Taught individual and group lessons in Business English and Technical English
- Facilitated communication skills and intercultural competence training courses to improve participant effectiveness in diverse environments
Adjunct Faculty / Study Abroad Coordinator
St. Stephen's University
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Managed annual budget and coordinated logistics and academic planning for Southeast Asia study abroad program.
- Cultivated and maintained strong partnerships with universities and NGOs across Southeast Asia.
- Guided student groups during annual 6–8-week travel through Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
Strategic Program Evaluation Leader
Mennonite Central Committee
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Coordinated 5-year program review for regional NGO office
- Conducted 19 interviews and 3 focus groups, intensive document review and authored final report
Volunteer Work - Coordinator
Dalhousie Peaceful Schools Society
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Co-founded educational program teaching conflict resolution skills and anti-bullying principles for students aged 10–18.
- Coordinated fundraising, scheduling, travel arrangements and curriculum development.
- Led engaging, high-energy workshops across schools in Canada and Northern Ireland.
Lecturer
Mount Saint Vincent University
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Taught advanced undergraduate course 'Mass Media and Public Opinion'.
- Developed and updated teaching content to reflect current research and disciplinary trends.
Communications Coordinator
The Arthritis Society
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Facilitated project management, advocacy, events, and fundraising campaigns for four regional offices, enhancing collaboration and outreach efforts
- Coordinated internal and external communications across digital media and events, strengthening stakeholder relationships and engagement
Education
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
Dalhousie University
Halifax/Canada05-2014
Bachelor - Public Relations
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax/Canada10-2009
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Public speaking
- Written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Project coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
2021 - Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Cambridge Assessment English
Languages
English: First language
German: B2 Upper intermediate
French: A2 Elementary
Spanish: A2 Elementary
Hobbies
Singing, Piano, Reading, Puzzles, Travel
Timeline
Lecturer
Hochschule Darmstadt
10.2025 - Current
Author/Advisor
Cornelsen Verlag GmbH
05.2024 - 07.2026
Communications Skills Specialist
Transoffice, Sprachinstitut Der ISI Wieling GmbH
09.2023 - 08.2024
English Language Teacher
Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
Adjunct Faculty / Study Abroad Coordinator
St. Stephen's University
09.2014 - 05.2019
Strategic Program Evaluation Leader
Mennonite Central Committee
05.2014 - 08.2014
Lecturer
Mount Saint Vincent University
01.2014 - 04.2014
Volunteer Work - Coordinator
Dalhousie Peaceful Schools Society
10.2011 - 05.2014
Communications Coordinator
The Arthritis Society
10.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor - Public Relations
Mount Saint Vincent University
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
Dalhousie University