About Caroline Gear
Caroline has been with the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) since 1986. She started as a Spanish teacher and then as an ESOL instructor, teacher trainer and director of programs before being appointed by the ILI board as executive director in January 2016. For the past nine years, she has led the organization in creating a long-term strategic guide and action plan, strengthening the school’s fee-based programs and free English classes for immigrants and refugees, overhauling fiscal and operating procedures, securing ILI’s first-ever foundation grants and extending outreach efforts on many fronts.
Published Articles by Caroline Gear:
Are We Practicing What We Preach
Adventures in Mentoring
Evolution of an Assessment Tool
Implementing Authentic Assessment
Successful Supervision
Tips for Language Learning Outside the Classroom
Using Phenomenal Changes
Contact: caroline@ili.edu
Latest Articles by Caroline Gear
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ILI’s Literate Mending workshops featured in Study Travel magazine!
The Literate Mending Project at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) unites immigrant and refugee learners to explore how language shapes identity and strengthens familial and cultural connections. Through innovative activities, such as creating language portraits, participants embrace their multilingual heritage while enhancing English skills. Led in partnership with UMass Amherst’s Professor Rebecca Lorimer Leonard, the project fosters pride in multilingualism and supports students in preserving and celebrating their cultural traditions.
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Kris Holloway joins International Language Institute’s board of directors
Kris Holloway has joined the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) all-volunteer board of directors. She brings a wealth of […]
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International Language Institute Connects Japanese Delegation with Easthampton’s Adhesive Applications
Five employees from Nachi-Fujikoshi, a Japanese corporation, studying English at ILI, toured Adhesive Applications in Easthampton to gain insight into U.S. business and manufacturing. This visit, part of their cultural immersion, highlights ILI’s partnership with local companies to provide customized language training.
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ILI shares U.S. COVID and student visa policies with international audience!
ILI executive director Caroline Gear, spoke at the remote “Edviser” event sponsored by the International Association of Language Centres in […]
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Improve your listening skills in 4 easy steps!
Have you noticed that when children learn their first language they don’t start speaking immediately? “Comprehension before production”. You can’t expect to say […]
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Tips for Studying Outside of Your ILI Class
Have you noticed that when children learn their first language they don’t start speaking immediately? “Comprehension before production.” You can’t […]