Amanda Cabrera
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Mandarin Elementary proficiency
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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Ukrainian Elementary proficiency
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Kristen Irvine
In large part, it was my time spent under your mentorship that ignited my interest in this field. I saw how you continuously brought in new learning innovations that would improve both the student and teacher experience. Working with you taught me not only the importance of education but also the importance of having a drive to keep improving education, as this is what moves the world forward. I want to thank you for all of your kind support and guidance, it has had a profound effect on me.
Kristen Irvine
In large part, it was my time spent under your mentorship that ignited my interest in this field. I saw how you continuously brought in new learning innovations that would improve both the student and teacher experience. Working with you taught me not only the importance of education but also the importance of having a drive to keep improving education, as this is what moves the world forward. I want to thank you for all of your kind support and guidance, it has had a profound effect on me.
Kristen Irvine
In large part, it was my time spent under your mentorship that ignited my interest in this field. I saw how you continuously brought in new learning innovations that would improve both the student and teacher experience. Working with you taught me not only the importance of education but also the importance of having a drive to keep improving education, as this is what moves the world forward. I want to thank you for all of your kind support and guidance, it has had a profound effect on me.
Kristen Irvine
In large part, it was my time spent under your mentorship that ignited my interest in this field. I saw how you continuously brought in new learning innovations that would improve both the student and teacher experience. Working with you taught me not only the importance of education but also the importance of having a drive to keep improving education, as this is what moves the world forward. I want to thank you for all of your kind support and guidance, it has had a profound effect on me.
Credentials
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Applying the QM Rubric Face to Face Workshop Facilitator
QM Quality MattersApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Peer Reviewer
QM Quality MattersFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Peer Reviewer Course
QM Quality MattersFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training For Managers
Dale Carnegie TrainingNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Instructor Skills Workshop
ISWMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Provincial Instructor Diploma Equivalency
Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA)Jan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
TESL Canada Permanent Level 1
TESL CanadaJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching English as a Second Language
University of CalgaryJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
QM-Certified Higher Education Peer Reviewer
QM Quality MattersApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Campus Support
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Vice President, Academics
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Director of Compliance
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Brighton College Canada
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dean of Academics
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Nov 2016 - Sep 2019
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Managing Director
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2016
Director, Senior Educational Administrator - PGIC and VIA Training Centre March 2013- July 2016 School Director, SEA - VIA and VIA Training Centre – April 2011- March 2012 TESL Program Supervisor, VIA Training Centre Oct. 2011- April 2012 • Overseeing operations for 3 PGIC campuses – Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria /VIA Training Centre • Managing daily operations for Vancouver school, including marketing, curriculum planning, community relations, school partnerships, liaising with governing bodies and budgeting/accounting • Hiring and managing teachers and administrative staff • Conducting monthly professional development workshops for teachers • Designed and taught an advanced TESL program Show less
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University of Victoria
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English Second Language Instructor
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Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
• Teaching an Advanced Writing course to ESL students online • Substitute teaching at the English Language Centre • Teaching an Advanced Writing course to ESL students online • Substitute teaching at the English Language Centre
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Full Time Faculty Member
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Aug 2003 - Feb 2011
• Teacher Training - Education Department – Lecturing, training and workshop facilitation for Children’s English teachers •Teaching ESL across all departments as needed (Tourism English, English for Hoteliers, TOEIC, World English, English for Optometry, English for Dentistry) • Responsible for curricula, course development and assessment for all classes • Promoted in 2007 for commendable performance • Teacher Training - Education Department – Lecturing, training and workshop facilitation for Children’s English teachers •Teaching ESL across all departments as needed (Tourism English, English for Hoteliers, TOEIC, World English, English for Optometry, English for Dentistry) • Responsible for curricula, course development and assessment for all classes • Promoted in 2007 for commendable performance
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Operations Coordinator ( Temp. Contract)
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Jan 2002 - Nov 2002
• Reporting to the Conference Coordinator - planned and managed operations for an international conference, including communications, logistics, promotions, and obtaining funding • Responsible for all aspects of the national Multiculturalism 2002 Youth Forum • Established and managed a database system, and administered the budget • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers • Prepared ongoing reports and final evaluation for all funders • Reporting to the Conference Coordinator - planned and managed operations for an international conference, including communications, logistics, promotions, and obtaining funding • Responsible for all aspects of the national Multiculturalism 2002 Youth Forum • Established and managed a database system, and administered the budget • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers • Prepared ongoing reports and final evaluation for all funders
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Grant MacEwan University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Officer/ Head Monitor
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2001
• Responsible for planning and co-coordinating a summer program providing work experience for youth from Quebec • Promoted the program locally and recruited employers to provide work experience placements • Created and taught an ongoing ’Job Skills and Career Planning’ workshop • Prepared ongoing reports and final evaluation for all funders • Responsible for planning and co-coordinating a summer program providing work experience for youth from Quebec • Promoted the program locally and recruited employers to provide work experience placements • Created and taught an ongoing ’Job Skills and Career Planning’ workshop • Prepared ongoing reports and final evaluation for all funders
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Education
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The University of Calgary
TESL Certificate -
University of London
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The University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Managment, Management -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Marketing Management Diploma, Tourism Management