Faculty

• Sep 2016 - Present

-Tri-department appointment: First Nations Transitions North; Upgrading & University Preparation (UUP - formerly Adult Basic Education [ABE]); Community Development & Outreach-Upgrading & University Preparation/Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Instructor (English, University Study Skills) - North Vancouver and Ts'zil Learning Centre-ABE-Health Care Assistant (HCA) Pathway Program Coordinator & Curriculum Developer -Accounting Assistant Program Instructor (Business Communications & Writing) - Ts'zil Learning Centre-Work Integrated Learning Curriculum Developer, University One Program (2020-2021)-Outreach and Research Lead, Displaced Workers’ Project (2019-2020)-Community Leadership and Social Change Program Review Team (2018-2020)-Community Adult Literacy Program Manager: Do It Together, Learn It Together (2016-2020)-Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Whistler Pemberton Literacy Partnership (2016-2020)

Chief Education Officer

• Nov 2015 - Present

-Educational service provision, including: curriculum development, language services, and academic advising-Organizational development support, including: intercultural team-building, clear language and design workshops, research, appreciative inquiry and focus group facilitation -In addition to individual international clients, organizational contracts have included: Fanshawe College, Corporate Training Solutions - Glocal developed the technical skills curriculum for the SAO Skills2Build Construction Program, including 69 hours of hands-on technical training.Whistler Learning Centre (WLC) is a learning concierge service facilitating world-class learning experiences in partnership with post-secondary institutions, independent educators, and local resort partners. Glocal international has provided critical support during the development phase and organizational launch. Acting as the liaison between educational providers and local partners to plan and deliver the initial programming, Glocal International operationalized the concierge model, launched the website and helped put WLC on the map.Sea to Sky Community Services Society - Dream Makers Community Literacy Coalition: Glocal International was responsible for the planning and implementation of a strengths-based, community learning needs assessment for Whistler & Pemberton. Through the engagement of citizens and stakeholders, a map of community assets, resources and opportunities was completed and disseminated via written report and infographic.iEmpowerment.org is a skills training project platform which combines educational content, technology and data collection to support skills upgrading and employment opportunities in remote communities and the developing world. Glocal International provided support in the development of the international iempowerment network through partner engagement, funding applications and program planning.www.glocalinternational.com

Instructor & Curriculum Developer

• 2019 - 2021

-SAO Skills2Build Construction Program: developed the pre and post program assessment, covering technical and soft skills.-Essential Skills for Truck Drivers Program: developed the pre and post program assessment, focused on authentic workplace essential skills.-Skills2Succeed Program, a credential delivered in partnership with the City of London: developed pre and post program assessment, covering essentials skills relevant to the food manufacturing and processing sector.-Brazilian Basic Education Teachers Program, a partnership between Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan), Brazil’s Ministry of Education (via an organization called Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, CAPES), Niagara and Fanshawe College: developed the ESL curriculum and led the delivery of the ESL program.

Curriculum Developer

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

-Co-development of Indigenous & Intercultural Awareness, a modular program to provide local employers and staff with the background and tools needed to recruit, train and retain local indigenous and multicultural community members. -Co-development of Indigenous & Intercultural Awareness, a modular program to provide local employers and staff with the background and tools needed to recruit, train and retain local indigenous and multicultural community members.

Instructor & Curriculum Developer

• Dec 2014 - Oct 2016

-Responsible for the delivery of ESL and CAE preparation courses-Curriculum development support for academic and examination courses-Coordinated and led a team of instructors throughout the summer ESL program -Responsible for the delivery of ESL and CAE preparation courses-Curriculum development support for academic and examination courses-Coordinated and led a team of instructors throughout the summer ESL program

Faculty - School of Business

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

-Responsible for the delivery of BUSI-1088: Strategies for Success - International Student Section

International Student Life Coordinator

• Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

-Deliver support services and interventions to ensure academic, personal and career success of international students -Liaise with school and divisional staff to implement retention strategies and identify pathways specific to the needs of international students-Coordinate annual events to support the integration of international students, eg. orientations, cultural celebrations, informational workshops, etc.-Promote cross-cultural awareness and college internationalization through the delivery of faculty/staff PD, committee participation and social media networking

Academic Access and Government Partnerships - Program Consultant

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

-Responsible for the development of new programs as well as the daily coordination of the following programs: Academic Upgrading,Career Development Practitioner,College Teaching Graduate Certificate ProgramTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL),Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT),Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN), as well as courses within the Academic Access portfolio.

Continuing Education Professor

• May 2009 - Sep 2011

-Responsible for the development, assessment and delivery of the Understanding and Explaining Grammar and Principles of Evaluation courses as per the TESL Ontario guidelines-Previously responsible for the delivery of the online Linguistics course and blended Social Foundations and Second Language Pedagogy courses

Instructor/Technologist

• May 2010 - Jul 2011

-Literacy and Basic Skills Numeracy and Communications Instructor - Level 3-5-Academic and Career Entrance Instructor - Communications, Self Management Self Direction, and Computers

Student Advisor/Project Officer

• May 2010 - May 2011

-Responsible for the marketing, recruitment, credential review, and registration of participants within the Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills (WLES) project-Liaise between students, employers and community partners within both the WLES project and Academic Upgrading program-Delivered the following courses: LBS 4/5, ACE English, Self Management & Self Direction, Computers

Instructor

• Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

-Developed and delivered curriculum within the Labour Market Readiness certificate program-Guided teaching assistant through curriculum design and delivery to facilitate effective instruction of future course offerings.-Program delivered at St.Thomas Ford Plant in coordination with CAW Local -Developed and delivered curriculum within the Labour Market Readiness certificate program-Guided teaching assistant through curriculum design and delivery to facilitate effective instruction of future course offerings.-Program delivered at St.Thomas Ford Plant in coordination with CAW Local

IELTS Examiner

• Dec 2009 - Sep 2010

-Certified and responsible for the delivery and/or marking of the IELTS speaking and writing tests -Certified and responsible for the delivery and/or marking of the IELTS speaking and writing tests

Instructor/TESOL Trainer

• Jun 2003 - May 2010

-Teaching English to adults: Beginner-EAP-ACE TESOL and TEYL program trainer-Liaison between students and post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad-Certified TOEFL Administrator-Curriculum writing /design including: TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses -Teaching English to adults: Beginner-EAP-ACE TESOL and TEYL program trainer-Liaison between students and post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad-Certified TOEFL Administrator-Curriculum writing /design including: TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses

TESOL Trainer

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

-Trained a group of 96 Korean elementary and secondary school teachers in Busan, Korea-Wrote and organized TESOL curriculum prior to departure-Completed assessments of both the trainees and the program -Trained a group of 96 Korean elementary and secondary school teachers in Busan, Korea-Wrote and organized TESOL curriculum prior to departure-Completed assessments of both the trainees and the program

TESL Instructor

• 2007 - 2007

Teacher

• Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

-Cultural Exchange Program: Fujing Foreign Language School; Assisted in the development and organization of the first Cultural Exchange Program (CEP), hosted by the London International Academy-Taught English to the group of 76 students, organized the drama competition, and tours/events throughout the city of London -Cultural Exchange Program: Fujing Foreign Language School; Assisted in the development and organization of the first Cultural Exchange Program (CEP), hosted by the London International Academy-Taught English to the group of 76 students, organized the drama competition, and tours/events throughout the city of London

Teacher

• Feb 2002 - Jun 2002

-Taught English to both children and adults -Taught English to both children and adults