Shawna Buhler
Technical Services Supervisor at Capilano University- Claim this Profile
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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David Gemeinhardt
Shawna is a dedicated, versatile and highly skilled EFL instructor. She is very easy to work alongside, and collaborating with her on work projects has always been fruitful and pleasant.
David Gemeinhardt
Shawna is a dedicated, versatile and highly skilled EFL instructor. She is very easy to work alongside, and collaborating with her on work projects has always been fruitful and pleasant.
David Gemeinhardt
Shawna is a dedicated, versatile and highly skilled EFL instructor. She is very easy to work alongside, and collaborating with her on work projects has always been fruitful and pleasant.
David Gemeinhardt
Shawna is a dedicated, versatile and highly skilled EFL instructor. She is very easy to work alongside, and collaborating with her on work projects has always been fruitful and pleasant.
Credentials
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TESOL Certificate
Trinity Western University
Experience
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Capilano University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Technical Services Supervisor
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Mar 2021 - Present
I supervise the day-to-day operations of the Technical Services department at Capilano University Library. This includes supervising and training staff in acquisitions, cataloguing, and processing; planning and scheduling work flow; assigning, prioritizing and checking work performance; and goal setting and performance management for staff. I supervise the day-to-day operations of the Technical Services department at Capilano University Library. This includes supervising and training staff in acquisitions, cataloguing, and processing; planning and scheduling work flow; assigning, prioritizing and checking work performance; and goal setting and performance management for staff.
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BC Hydro
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Canada
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Records and Information Management Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
Responsible for delivering records and information management services which includes Offsite Records and Shredding services.
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Library Technician
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2020
Responsible for all aspects of library including operations, circulation, ILL, acquisitions, budget, contracts, cataloguing, weeding, statistics and reporting, and supervision of student workers
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Corpus Christi College Vancouver
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2019
I have redeveloped the curriculum for an introduction to writing course as match the challenges recent high school graduates as well as international students experience when they enter Canadian universities. I have taught this course for the past two years. My instructional focus is developing students' academic competencies including reading, writing, research, and discussion. In addition to my teaching role, I am also the Writing Instructor at the Academic Resource Centre. I provide face-to-face writing assistance and online support through a writing resource blog site.
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Student Services Officer: Financial Aid & Admissions
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
As part of the Admissions and Records office at both Corpus Christi College and St. Mark's College my role includes a variety of tasks including financial aid assistance, international student counselling, admissions, records management, and assisting students with enrolment. I contribute to the growth of both colleges by not only providing data and reporting on trends to help with decision making, but also reviewing processes and procedures and proposing and implementing changes to better serve students, faculty, and staff at the colleges.
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Columbia College, Vancouver BC.
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Library Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
Responsible for circulation, opening/closing library, reference services, and cataloguing Responsible for circulation, opening/closing library, reference services, and cataloguing
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Gangnam-UC Riverside International Education Center (GNUCR)
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South Korea
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Feb 2011 - Aug 2015
Responsible for teaching, as well as developing and implementing materials, in an intensive academic EFL program. Students include university and adult learners from beginner to advanced levels. Responsible for teaching, as well as developing and implementing materials, in an intensive academic EFL program. Students include university and adult learners from beginner to advanced levels.
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EFL Instructor
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2010
Developed and implemented curricula, materials, and assessments for high school level classes from beginner to advanced levels. Created and implemented EAP materials for science stream students such as English through Chemistry and Biology.Taught summer intensive classes such as language learning through literature. Developed and implemented curricula, materials, and assessments for high school level classes from beginner to advanced levels. Created and implemented EAP materials for science stream students such as English through Chemistry and Biology.Taught summer intensive classes such as language learning through literature.
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EFL Instructor
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Feb 2005 - Feb 2009
Developed and implemented curricula, materials and assessments for Middle School students from beginner to advanced levels. Coordinated and ran workshops with local English teachers in Yeodo Middle School to develop EFL ideologies and practices in the classroom. Developed and implemented curricula, materials and assessments for Middle School students from beginner to advanced levels. Coordinated and ran workshops with local English teachers in Yeodo Middle School to develop EFL ideologies and practices in the classroom.
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EFL Instructor
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Feb 2004 - Feb 2005
Taught school children from pre-school to high school of all levels.Ran English conversation classes for engineers and business people from companies such as BASF, LG MMA, Samsung Jaeil Textiles, and LaFarge. Taught school children from pre-school to high school of all levels.Ran English conversation classes for engineers and business people from companies such as BASF, LG MMA, Samsung Jaeil Textiles, and LaFarge.
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ESL Instructor
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2003
In a small class environment, prepared high school learners for academic success in the Canadian public school systemCompiled a grammar course book with a small team of instructors In a small class environment, prepared high school learners for academic success in the Canadian public school systemCompiled a grammar course book with a small team of instructors
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Southwestern Advantage
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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400 - 500 Employee
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Organization Leader/Recruiter/Manager/Independent Contractor
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Jun 1999 - Sep 2003
Led an organization of university students with the Southwestern Company while recruiting, managing and training a personal team of independent contractors. Learned motivational skills and team building, how to lead by example and model a solid work ethic, problem solving, and maintaining a positive attitude. Led an organization of university students with the Southwestern Company while recruiting, managing and training a personal team of independent contractors. Learned motivational skills and team building, how to lead by example and model a solid work ethic, problem solving, and maintaining a positive attitude.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Langara College
Diploma, Library and Information Science -
2009 - 2011
University of Auckland
Master's degree, TESOL -
1999 - 2003
Trinity Western University
Bachelor of Science (BS), TESOL Certification -
1998 - 2003
Trinity Western University
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
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