English Teacher, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2003
Working at a broad range of schools:private crams schools, Catholic kindergardens, public high schools and elementary schools. Personally developed a wide range of activities and teaching skills to cover and enhance the various levels and curriculms. Honed classroom management skills, aquired new techniques to control the needs of a large class (30+) and meet the expectations of the different schools' values in a creative and effective manner.
ESL Lecturer, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2003
Spoke at a 3 day TESL symposium for local teachers. Gave a series of talks about the various problems, solutions and tactics encountered teaching ESL at an elementary level.
English Teacher, SangThong Whittyalai, Had Yai, Thailand 2002
Teaching part-time (18 hours) at an all boys school. Thom 5 & 6, ages 10-13
Required to fabricate lessons as no cirriculum or instruction has been provided.
English Teacher, International Education Centre, Medan, Indonesia 2000-2001
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Taught a wide range of levels from primary, age 8/9, to teenage and adult conversational as well as advanced TEFL and business english classes. Gained first hand experience assisting the Heads of English with ciriculum development and built a large portfolio of teaching games and stratagies.
English Literacy Tutor, Stratford, ON 1999
Volunteering to tutor adults on an individual basis, in basic English literacy. In charge of skills assessment and material selection.
Instructors Assistant, Artstage, Thornhill, ON 1992-1995
Teaching primary school children art classes at an extra curricular school. Ensuring materials and classroom were prepared for the instructor. Supervising children during breaks and free time.
Language Instructor, Board of Education, Vaughn, ON 1993-1994
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Preparing high school students in basic Thai language and cultural lessons to attend a Thai Co-op. Responsible for the curriculum, in class instructions, and grading of students.
Canadian Global TESOL Training (), Calgary, AB 1999
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Ontario College of Art and Design (Four Years), Toronto,ON 1994-1998
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Federal French Immersion Program, Montreal, P.Q. 1998
Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, ON 1988-1994
Thailand Agricultural Co-op, Chiang-mai, Thailand 1992-1993
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Immersed in a tribal village learning agricultural techniques,
building green houses, and assisting at local primary schools.
Verification Coordinator, Nortel (Manpower), Calgary, AB 1999
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Promoted to develop a position aimed at locating material supply problems effecting production. Responsible for maintaining a material tracking database as well as small office expense. Strong organization and independent working skills.
Events Producer, Toronto, ON 1997-1999
Organizing small social functions. Including: function decoration/setup arrangement, promotional design and distribution, talent co-ordination and reservations.
Art Commission Assistant, Edith Kernerman, Toronto,ON 1998
Collaborating in the design, fabrication and installation of a sculpture at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Working closely with tradespeople to ensure continuity with architecture.
Floor Clerk, Dorothy Hoover Library, Toronto, ON 1995-1998
Retrieving archives, maintaining book organization and assisting patrons.
Freelance Graphic Artist, Toronto, ON 1996
Logo design for Intallect Inc. (Web Company) and Animal Movers (Pest Control).
