EDUCATION

2010                            TESOL/TESL/TEFL  Certificate

Oxford Seminars

1993-1997           Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Psychology.

                     Concordia University,  Montreal, Qc                                          

1990-93        D.E.C. - Music.

                     Vanier College, Montreal, Qc.                       

1985-87        D.E.C. - Creative Arts.

                     Champlain College, Lennoxville, Qc.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1998 - present              Educator

                      West Montreal Adaptation Center

                      Montreal, Quebec.

·        Developed and implemented behavioral modifications programs for intellectually impaired adults (clients).

·        Managed House budget as well as clients personal bank accounts.

·        Coordinated daily responsibilities among co-workers.

·        Monitored clients health and scheduled medical appointments.

1994-97         Guitar Teacher

                      Montreal, Quebec.

·        Provided private lessons on a weekly basis.

·        Designed comprehensive program tailored to pupil's individual needs.

·        Prepared students for concert performances.                            

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

1997-98        Research Assistance for Dr. Dubruille.

                     Lois-LaFontaine Hospital

·        Conducting electrophysiological research regarding

                                                      explicit memory in schizophrenic patients.

1995-96        Peer Helper, Concordia University.

·        Counseled students experiencing personal or academic difficulties.

1992-94.              Piano teacher for an autistic child.

·        Stimulated creativity through piano playing and singing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English, French, Mandarin (beginner), American Sign Language