CV, ESL, English Teacher Seeking Work Globally

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Skills keywords: esl teacher

Short Bio:

I have 10 years experience in teaching ESL/English, including Linc classes for newcomers.

I have excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication and language skills in diverse settings and strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

I am a team player, patient, flexible, dynamic, creative, resourceful, cheerful, open-minded, willing to learn and determined to persevere.

Current location:  Ontario, Canada - View on map

Nationality: Canada

Preferred Sector of Employment:  education and training

Spoken languages: English French farsi Spanish some arabic

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

EDUCATION

TESL Certificate University of Toronto 2000

Microsoft Office Academy Of Learning Toronto 1999

Social Work Courses Ryerson/George Brown College Toronto 1995

Settlement Worker Certificate George Brown College Toronto 1994

Bachelor of Arts English Brock University 1990

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Teaching/Language:

• Worked with newcomers from diverse backgrounds to provide survival English in various legal, medical educational and social settings

• Instructed students in English skills of grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing, pronunciation, conversation and essay writing, resume and job skills

• TOEFL and other test preparation

• Developed good rapport with students of various ages and levels(adults and children)

• Facilitated self-awareness through individual and group learning and participation

• Engaged students through humor and activities designed for interaction

• Created trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to student strengths and personal learning styles

• Developed lesson plans appropriate to student abilities, interests and needs

• Prepared reports and tests to evaluate student progress

• Interpreted Spanish and Farsi for newcomers in various settings

• Implemented positive discipline to promote student responsibility and to maintain classroom order

• Motivated and instilled confidence in students by providing positive feedback and guidance

• Ensured students’ understanding of concepts by providing clear explanations

• Presented an interesting variety of material in creative, practical and interactive ways, such as field trips, music, games, audiovisual aids, guest speakers, flyers, newspapers and other useful material

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ESL Teacher/Tutor/Admin
2000-present

Intl school in Saudi
2015 briefly

Private school in Oman taught English to primary grades 1-5
2014

English tutor in Toronto Canada 0ngoing

Saudi KSU taught ESL to female university students
2010

Modern Knowledge School Bahrain taught English to high school students
2009

Queen’s College Toronto taught Korean students
2009

Canadian School of Kuwait taught ESL from kg-grade 8
2008

Atakamul Intl School Kuwait taught English to primary classes
2008

Saudi Hail University taught female university student
s 2007

Grigoras Canada Toronto administration and office work
2007

Private Academy in Xindou China taught ESL to adults and children
2006

Ibra College in Oman taught English to female/male students
2005

Winter Camp in Korea taught groups of kids age 10-15
2003

Various language schools, colleges and LINC centres in Toronto, Canada:
1995 – present

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INTERESTS/TRAVELS

• Published 6 poetry compilations

• Writing, music, art, drama, music, travel and culture

• Travels: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, China, Bahrain, Saudi, Abudhabi, Kuwait, Oman, Canada and U.S

VOLUNTEER WORK

• KATIMAVIK participant in a program involving community service, group life skills, social, physical and recreation projects such as playground construction and repair

• Bingo volunteer for Toronto Colonics Society