Teacher - English as a Second Language

 Academic Training

The University of Manitoba.Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Bachelor of Arts.  Major- History. Minor-English. May 2004.

Vancouver Community College. Centre for Continuing Studies.

250 West Pender Street, Vancouver B.C. Canada. V6B 1S9

Intensive TESOL Certificate Program. February 2007.

Teaching Experience

Guangzhou Automobile College, South China University of Technology. Jan-February 2008.

          -Advanced Spoken English: Interview & Discussion Skills.

          -Course highlights include: Oral English skills namely, Grammar Drills, Choral Reading,           Essay Writing, Speech Making, Mock Interviews, Drama, Group Collaborations & Presentations.            

Guangzhou Technology & Business College. Huadu, Guangzhou, China. Jan- February 2008.

          -Business English. Conversational & Written Business Skills.

          -Course highlights include: Oral English skills, speaking, listening, writing & Group collaborations.

          -Responsibilities include initiating, planning, and implementing individual and group learning projects; incorporating reading and writing, grammar, phonics, and spelling into a holistic and individualized curriculum utilizing Drama as a medium for  achieving confidence; and providing a safe environment free of Gender and/or Racial Bias in the classroom. 

Richmond Career Centre. Elsa Richmond 150- 8400 Alexandra Road. Richmond B.C. V6X 3L4

Cooperating teacher. Joycelyn. Jan-Feb. 2007.

           -Student teaching experience included English Language Assessment and Instruction for Adult Learners (Mid-Level). Assisted and observed language instruction with my cooperating teacher. My duties were primarily as a Teacher’s assistant in the implementation of Language acquisition.    

Robertson School 550 Robertson. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. September 97- July 99.

       -Primary teacher grade 5, duties included: reading, writing, math & social studies

William White School, 200 Powers. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. September 94 - July 95

       -Primary teacher grade 4, 5, 6 (Mainstreaming), duties included: integrated teaching approach that combined grades 4, 5, 6

Kent Road School, 361 Kent Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. September 93 - July 94

       -Primary teacher grade 6 duties included: reading, writing, math, science & social studies,     -Worked as a soccer coach

       -Volunteered in Breakfast program for disadvantaged students

David Livingston School, 270 Flora Avenue. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. May 92 – August 93

       -Primary teacher grade 2 duties included: reading, writing, math, games & songs