Randall Anthony Jonas MA
Email: Randall.a.jonas@gmail.com
Randall Jonas is an experienced instructional designer, content creator and editor with experience in curriculum development, authoring textbooks, copywriting, training and communications. He has been published in Sweden, Germany, and Iceland and works with corporations, universities and international publishers. He has an MA, BEd and BA.
Experience
2012 - 2013 Various Freelance/ Consulting
Berlitz
Corporate Trainer
Language instructor for corporate executives for companies such as Sony, Sanofi and others
MediaDiplomat
Social Media Marketing
Use LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Quora and Face Book to help market and crowd source the company which connects content experts with journalists internationally
MyGuru
Freelance Educational Writer
Write educational texts for this American test prep tutoring company
BenchPrep
Freelance Blogger for Test Preparation
Write a blog giving advice about how to succeed at taking the TOEFL exam
2004 - 2013 Various Freelance/ Consulting
Natur och Kultur - Publishing House (Sweden)
Instructional Designer, Author, Primary Editor
Primary Author of Spotlight 8 - 9, English Textbook Series
Author texts and chapters for educational purposes
Author testing materials, quizzes, workbook activities
Edit manuscripts and texts
Design and research content for learning units/ modules/ textbooks
Primary English language editor for numerous complete textbooks
Liber AB - Publishing House (Sweden)
Educational Materials Author, Primary Editor
Co-Author of Trailblazer, English Textbook Series
Author texts for educational purposes
Author testing materials, quizzes and workbook activities
Edit manuscripts
Design and research content for online and hardcopy use
Klett Verlag - Publishing House (Germany)
Educational Materials Author
Authored educational unit in a German college textbook for language learning
Barron's Educational Series - Publishing House (USA)
Book Reviews for Test Preparation Textbooks
Review all English testing textbooks for IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL exams
The Public Knowledge Project (Canada)
Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher, Published Research
Assisted main researcher with gathering data regarding literacy in Cameroon
Analysed and Compiled data and analysed it using qualitative and quantitative methods
Wrote up the analysis for publication with 3 other authors
Worked in a team with 3 other social science researchers
2007 - 2008 Montmorency College (Canada)
College English Professor for French speakers
Taught college level English according to the Quebec government’s curriculum
Used ELearning for projects
Created an online self study set of web links with activities
Tested, evaluated and placed students into appropriate class levels
2003 - 2004 The University of British Columbia
Graduate Student
Completed MA in Education
Published literacy and ICT research in Hong Kong
Worked as a researcher regarding library history for thesis advisor
2002 - 2003 Pacific Rim College (Canada)
Taught TOEFL/ TOEIC preparation, composition and the four skills
Created my own curriculum, tests and lesson plans
Used computers and Internet to develop the self-study skills of students
2001 The University of British Columbia (Canada)
The English Language Institute
Taught academic writing, cross-cultural communication, and
used CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) in all classes
2000- 2001 University College of Boras (Sweden)
School of Education and Behavioural Sciences
Adjunct Professor, Course Designer, Teacher Trainer and Advisor
Trainer for adult students learning how to teach English
Researched and designed courses about literature, language learning and literacy for children
Tested and evaluated students
Used CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) in various classes
1999 - 2001 Sven Erikson Gymnasium IB World School (Sweden)
Taught over 200 older adolescents English according to the Swedish curriculum
1998 - 2001 Folkuniversitetet, TBV, Utbildningcentrum, EF Corporate(Sweden)
Taught business, technical, and specialised English courses.
Designed the courses based on each company’s needs and the students’ capabilities.
1997- 1998 Ecole Anjou, Canada
Taught 200 secondary students according to the Quebec curriculum.
Responsible for language instruction, testing and evaluation, and course design
Education
University of British Columbia (2003 - 2004) - Master of Arts
Concordia University (1997) - Bachelor of Education: Major TESOL
Concordia University (1992) - Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy, Honours and Distinction
Computer Skills
Computer literate regarding MS software, MS OS and others
Awards and Distinction
Honorary Alumni of UBC’s Public Knowledge Project (2004)
Awarded the Toronto Dominion Bank Research Scholarship (2003)
Graduated with honours and distinction (1992)
Note: References and samples provided on demand.
