TESOL Certified ESL Teacher Available - 10 years Overseas Exp.
Dianne R.
Description of Job Wanted
I am available for part-time or substitute work in a langauge school or company. I enjoy executive language training both one-to-one or in small groups. I also have experience with langauge school administration, marketing and program development, as well as academic advising.
Qualifications
10 years experience teaching ESL to children and adults in Canada and South Korea
TESOL-certified and TESL-Canada approved instructor with B.A.
Certified CLPBT (Canadian Language Placement Benchmarks Test) Assessor
Advanced level writing, TOEFL, TESL, and business communications instructor
Corporate language trainer and executive communications coach
Non-profit language school administration and program coordination experience
Marketing, copy editing and brochure/manual writing experience
Sensitive to needs of refugees and migrants – excellent cross-cultural counselling skills
Experience
Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia
October 2007 – Present
ESL Instructor/Program Coordinator/Marketer/Academic Advisor/CLBPT Assessor
• Teach a variety of ESL courses, primarily at higher levels:
TOEFL, TESOL, Academic Writing, Corporate Language Training
General ESL, Grammar, Business Communication
• Coordinate, market and instruct the Workplace English Program http://www.issbc.org/employers/training/about.htm
• Write copy for Language School / Mentoring Program advertising
• Advise government-funded students on course selection and assess English levels
Global Village - Vancouver, Canada
April – December 2007
• Taught a variety of ESL courses, including Workplace Preparation
Robson College - Vancouver, Canada
July 2003 – January 2007
• Taught all levels of ESL, including Children’s classes
• Developed and taught the Everyday Writing Course, covering academic and business writing, creative writing, editing, etc.
King George Int. College – Vancouver & Pohang, South Korea
July 1997 – Dec 1999
• Assisted in opening new Korean language school, including PR, marketing and curriculum development
• Taught all levels of ESL, including Children’s classes, in both Canada and Korea
Kamloops Immigrant Services – Kamloops, Canada May – August 1996
• Coordinated and instructed Children’s Summer ESL Program
• Facilitated Youth Employment Club and Adult Job Finding Group
Corporate / Professional Language Instruction and Coaching:
SORIN Group Canada Inc. – Vancouver, Canada 2008 - 2009
Taught management-level Business Communications classes
Kryton International Inc. – Vancouver, Canada 2008 - 2009
Taught occupation-specific workplace English classes for factory workers
Tourism Whistler, BC – Vancouver, Canada 2008
Private business communications coach for executive
Deloite & Touche – Vancouver, Canada 2008
Private business communications coach for executive
Kasian Architecture Ltd. – Vancouver, Canada 2007 - 2009
Taught occupation-specific business communication classes for internationally-trained architects
Bank of Korea – Pohang, South Korea 1997 - 1998
Private business communications coach for Bank President
Additional Info
Date of Birth: March 27 Sex: Female Nationality: Canadian
Date Available: ASAP Currently Living In: Cape Town, South Africa Telephone: 073 940 0030
