MarkAnthony Chesner

Native English Speaker · ESP Specialist · Dental English Author · Instructional Designer · Educational Platform Developer

Address: Terni (Italy)
Tel: +39 380 373 9046
Nationality: USA
Date of birth: 07 April 1966
Email: markanthonychesner@gmail.com
Website: dynamicenglish.org
Website: dental.dynamicenglish.org

Professional Summary

Senior specialist in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Dental English, and instructional design, with over two decades of experience designing and delivering professional language training for corporate, academic, and clinical environments. Author of Dental English A1–A2 and the Dental Communication Toolkit, and developer of Moodle-based educational platforms for online learning. Combines project management, curriculum design, and international teacher training with hands-on development of digital learning materials and communication systems for dentistry and other specialised sectors.

Current Projects

Dental English Dialogues (DED)

A communication-driven training system for dentists, dental students, and educators, combining clinical roleplays, treatment journeys, communication frameworks, and structured learning pathways.

https://dental.dynamicenglish.org/

The Observatory

A global dental tourism intelligence platform providing structured country, treatment, clinic, review, cost, and patient-experience insights.

https://dental.dynamicenglish.org/observatory/

Dynamic English Learning Environment

A Moodle-based professional learning environment supporting General English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), structured communication training, and online educational delivery.

https://dynamicenglish.org/moodlemain/

Core Competencies

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Dental English & Clinical Communication Instructional Design & Course Architecture Moodle Platform Development Online Educational Materials Development Teacher Training & Examination Networks EU Project Management & SME Development IT English for Software & Tech Companies

Professional Experience

Owner & Developer – DynamicEnglish.org

Specialised Online Language Education · dynamicenglish.org/moodlemain/

2015 – Present

Designs and maintains Moodle-based platforms for structured online language learning (A2–C1).
Develops interactive educational materials and ESP courses for professional and academic users.
Integrates didactical concepts, assessment tools, and communication frameworks into online delivery.

Independent Teacher / Trainer

Freelance – Educational Materials Development

2000 – Present

Designs and delivers Business English and ESP courses for small, medium, and large companies.
Provides specialised English training for IT professionals and dental practitioners.
Creates online courses and digital materials, including Moodle-based learning environments.
Translates Italian and Bulgarian texts into English for educational and professional contexts.

Chief Examiner / Teacher Trainer / Didactical Director

LCCI International Qualifications – Italy & Balkan States

2003 – 2015

Coordinated examination networks and main educational programmes across multiple regions.
Delivered extensive teacher training, workshops, and seminars in Business English and related fields.
Designed and implemented the first training course for the Further Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FCTBE).

Didactical Director / Project Manager

Gruppo Lingua+ Learning Centres – Terni, Italy

1999 – 2007

Managed language learning centres and led teacher training and project development.
Created specialised courses and materials for universities, schools, professional institutes, and corporate clients.
Participated in EU educational projects, mentoring franchise schools in programme delivery and ELT concepts.

Project Manager – RVWC Trakia

Regional Vine and Wine Chamber “Trakia” – Plovdiv, Bulgaria

2005 – 2018

Led cluster development, strategic planning, and sustainability analysis for wine sector SMEs.
Managed tourism cluster projects such as the Ancient Thracian Road of Wine and related routes.
Coordinated EU promotional programmes for Bulgarian wines in Russia, China, Southeast Asia, and EU markets.

Project Director / Technical Analyst – NATT

National Association for the Transfer of Technologies – Plovdiv, Bulgaria

2005 – 2018

Developed and managed projects in renewable energy, alternative agriculture, and SME cluster development.
Conducted economic and feasibility analyses, technical assessments, and advanced computer design.
Contributed to extensive business and cluster training initiatives.

English for IT Industry Trainer

ScaleFocus, MentorMate, Upnetix – Sofia, Bulgaria

2015 – 2018

Designed and delivered specialised English courses for managers, developers, and marketing teams in IT companies.

Oral Examiner

Global Hippo Association

2014 – 2021

Conducted oral examinations for young learners in international English competitions.

Full project and role details available in the extended CV.

Selected Projects

Leonardo da Vinci & Socrates Grundtvig projects in language learning, SME skills, and educational innovation.
Intelligent Energy Europe – OILECO: value chains for used cooking oils and biofuel development.
EC Promotional Programmes for agricultural products – multinational wine promotion initiatives.
Development of specialised Business English and ESP teacher training programmes (FTBE and related courses).

Detailed project portfolio available on request or via dedicated project pages.

Publications

Dental English A1–A2

Author · Published in collaboration with ANDI (Associazione Nazionale Dentisti Italiani)

A structured introduction to essential English communication in dentistry, developed with practising dentists and national associations to support clinical interaction and professional terminology.

Dental Communication Toolkit – A Structured System for Clinical Interaction Skills

Author & Instructional Designer · Part of the Dental English Dialogues programme

A comprehensive, practice-based system for developing clinical communication competencies across all stages of the dental encounter, used by students, clinicians, and educators in English-medium environments.

Special Appointments

Foreign Expert in Education – Liaocheng, China (2016).
Foreign Expert in Education – Liawu, China (2016).
Teacher Trainer & Education Expert – Mongolian Ministry of Education and National Broadcasting Agency (2018).
Lead Oral Examiner – Eurasian Spelling Bee (2020, 2021, 2022).

Education & Training

Business Administration & Management – California State University, Santa Cruz (1987–1988).
Economics & Marketing – Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria (1986–1987).
Further Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FCTBE) – LCCI International Qualifications (2000, Distinction).

Skills

Languages

English (native), Bulgarian (C1 listening/reading, B2 speaking/writing), Italian (C1 listening, B2 speaking, B1 reading/writing).

Communication & Organisational Skills

Strong communication skills developed through project management and leadership roles.
Experience liaising with international organisations, ministries, and educational bodies.
Skilled in online communication, video conferencing, and virtual course delivery.
Experienced in project design, implementation, and educational programme development.

Digital & Technical Skills

Proficient user of office suites (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations).
Good command of photo editing and graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator).
Experience with online materials creation tools (Articulate, iSpring).
Skilled in Moodle platform design and educational interface development.

Other Skills

Italian and Bulgarian to English translation.
Project writing, financial and technical analysis.
Driving licence: Italian – Automobile / Motorcycle.

Current Focus

Ongoing development and delivery of Dental English Dialogues and the Dental Communication Toolkit, with a focus on clinical communication skills, structured roleplay systems, and collaboration with dental institutes and professional associations for English-medium training programmes.