Dr. Mary Hadley
PhD. English, University of Reading, Reading, England, 2000. Dissertation title: New
Directions in Crime: Innovative British Female Detective Writers.
M.S. T.E.S.O.L. (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages), Central Connecticut
State University. 1991.
M.S. Education of the Gifted Child, Southern Connecticut State University. 1987.
B.A. Honors, English, Leeds University, England. 1970.
ESL Scholarship
Books:
15 page retelling of famous tales for the English as a Second Language market.
Hadley, Mary. The Wizard of Oz: Level 3 An adaptation for ESL learners. London:
Pearson Education Ltd., 2001.
Hadley, Mary. Snow White and Rose Red: Level 2 An adaptation for ESL learners,
London: Pearson Education Ltd., 2000.
Articles:
* Hadley, Mary and Joan Stalcup. . “Computer Action Mazes and ESL Students.”
Modern English Teacher 11.3. (2002): 26-30.
* Hadley, Mary and Laurie Cox. “Shakespeare’s Language Unraveled.” Modern English
Teacher 7.3. (1998): 19-22.
* Hadley, Mary and Laurie Cox. “Clarifying Shakespeare’s Language for the ESL
Student.” Tesol in Action 11.3 (1997): 8-9.
* Hadley, Mary and Ellen Hendrix. “Talk is Cheap: Communication is Priceless.” Tesol
in Action 10.3 (1996): 16-18.
* Hadley, Mary. “The Efficacy of Plays.” Modern English Teacher 5.4 (1996): 38-39.
* Hadley, Mary. “Literature and Testing – A Creative Approach.” IATEFL Literature
SIG Newsletter 12 (1995): 13.
* Hadley, Mary. “Using Pictures for Creative Writing.” Tesol in Action 8.1 (1994): 14-16.
Hadley, Mary & Sarah Fogle, editors, Minette Walters and the Meaning of Justice.
Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. 2008.
Charles, Mary. (Mary Hadley & Charles Martin). Savannah Scores. Tunbridge
Wells: Twenty First Century Publishers. 2005.
Charles, Mary. Nightmare in Savannah. Tunbridge Wells: Twenty First Century
Publishers. 2004.
Charles, Mary. The Reluctant Corpse. Tunbridge Wells: Twenty First Century
Publishers. 2004.
Charles, Mary. Casey’s Revenge. Tunbridge Wells: Twenty First Century
Publishers. 2003.
Hadley, Mary. British Women Mystery Writers. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 2002.
1994 - present: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Associate Professor of Freshman Composition, Creative Writing and English as a Second Language. Courses include ESL 0092 and 0093, WRIT 1101, ENG 1101, ENG 1102, Selected Topics WRIT 3030 and WRIT 5631/G. In the ESL classes all four skills are emphasized in small classes with a great deal of one on one tuition. In the Writing classes, emphasis is placed on instructing students in the rudiments of essay writing based on their own experiences and on popular culture, including short stories, novels, plays and poems. The teaching of the research paper is also covered along with grammar and punctuation rules. The Writing 5631/G course introduces students to the crime fiction genre and gives them practice in writing several mystery/thriller short stories.
August 1996: Instructor at York University, York, England in the intensive summer program for international students.
1991-1994: Teikyo Post University, Waterbury, CT. Instructor of ESL. Courses included Reading, Writing, Grammar and Listening in an intensive ESL program. Responsible for writing syllabi, devising curricula, ordering materials and coordinating with other university departments.
1992-1994: Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT. Adjunct
Instructor of ESL. Taught composition, structure and reading comprehension.
Worked with the regular English department and wrote my own materials.
1987-1991: Cheshire Academy, Cheshire, CT. English teacher
of grades 10-12.
Taught Pre-College Composition and a Senior Elective Mystery Novel Course. Senior Shakespeare Tragedies, British Literature, Beowulf - Present Day
Initiated a successful ESL program. Responsible for curricula planning, student teaching, ordering materials, and working in close conjunction with three other ESL teachers.
1982-1985: Coordinated an English for Specific Purposes program at the Hamad Hospital, Doha, Qatar, Arabian Gulf. Tested students, arranged timetables, planned classes and devised specific curricula.
1982-1985: ESL instructor of evening classes of multi-national adults of all
levels at the British Council, Doha. Taught all four skills - Composition,
Reading, Listening, and Speaking.
1982-1984: Adjunct ESL instructor at Doha University for Women
1981-1982: Organized innovative ESL classes for business personnel at the Dubai Petroleum Company, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabian Gulf.