Academic Advisor/ Curriculum Developer/ TESOL Instructor

• Apr 2021 - Present

• Developed the curriculum of new private career programs such as UI, UX, Tourism and Hospitality, Baking and Pastry Arts, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity and Digital Marketing with the goal of employability. • Worked closely with Subject Matter Experts to create curriculum. • Interviewed candidates to determine candidate suitability and trained new academic staff. • Conducted needs assessment, analysis of results and strategic program planning to improve deficiencies. • Revitalized the ESL curriculum to meet Languages Canada standards. • Taught TESOL classes online.

Writing Rater

• Jun 2020 - Present

Professor

• Nov 2017 - Present

• Educated international and domestic students to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in different EAP levels, English for Hospitality and COMM classes. • Taught online, hybrid and face-to-face to meet the needs of different learners. • Integrated Blackboard assessments, Flipgrid, H5P, Nearpod, Padlet, Google Forms, Quizzlet, Kahoot, Bookwidgets, discussion boards to create an engaging learning experience. • Created relevant teaching materials to bridge current issues and textbook materials. • Led experiential learning activities such as field trips, volunteering and cooking. • Supported disability accommodations for individual educational success. • Evaluated students’ progress to bring awareness of areas of strengths and improvement.

Professor/ Curriculum & Resource Developer

• Nov 2018 - Present

• Educated international students in EAP, inclusive of writing skills such as MLA. • Designed course materials and formative/summative authentic assessments. • Created lessons based on different teaching methodologies: Universal Design for Learning, The Flipped Classroom, Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning, Self-regulation, Teaching for Hope, Contemplative Learning, Outcome Based Learning. • Demonstrated strong pedagogical foundation to deliver innovative and original course design. • Provided classes that are inclusive and flexible to meet students’ needs. • Guided students in Computer Language Learning and alternative learning strategies. • Developed language scopes, curriculum maps, course descriptions, learning outcomes and teaching resources. • Indigenized curricula.

Professor

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

• Taught a variety of Communication courses: COMM 131, 141 and 160 to domestic and international students. • Assisted students who were pursuing an Academic Upgrading. • Created lessons that fostered cultural awareness, Canadian Cultural Acquisition, critical thinking and learner independence. • Supported students with accommodations for individual educational success. • Tailored content and materials for students to become global citizens. • Taught a variety of Communication courses: COMM 131, 141 and 160 to domestic and international students. • Assisted students who were pursuing an Academic Upgrading. • Created lessons that fostered cultural awareness, Canadian Cultural Acquisition, critical thinking and learner independence. • Supported students with accommodations for individual educational success. • Tailored content and materials for students to become global citizens.

College Instructor

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

• Taught a variety of Communication courses: COMM 131, 141 and 160 to domestic and international students. • Assisted students who were pursuing an Academic Upgrading. • Created lessons that fostered cultural awareness, Canadian Cultural Acquisition, critical thinking and learner independence. • Supported students with accommodations for individual educational success. • Tailored content and materials for students to become global citizens. • Taught a variety of Communication courses: COMM 131, 141 and 160 to domestic and international students. • Assisted students who were pursuing an Academic Upgrading. • Created lessons that fostered cultural awareness, Canadian Cultural Acquisition, critical thinking and learner independence. • Supported students with accommodations for individual educational success. • Tailored content and materials for students to become global citizens.

Writing Center Tutor (Contract)

• Feb 2018 - May 2018

- Guided students on how to research, document, structure, format, produce and review assignments face-to-face and online. - Provided feedback on writing assignments. - Suggested learning tools for students’ use. - Provided guidance regarding English as a Second Language. - Guided students on how to research, document, structure, format, produce and review assignments face-to-face and online. - Provided feedback on writing assignments. - Suggested learning tools for students’ use. - Provided guidance regarding English as a Second Language.

Academic Manager/ Academic Manager

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

• Utilized Ontario Qualifications Framework and outcomes-based learning and assessment. • Developed industry partnerships and collaborated with industry partners. • Designed the curriculum of new programs to international students with the goal of employability. • Created resources for faculty and students. • Evaluated existing programs to determine effectiveness, and adherence to standards, policies and procedures. • Participated in the Program Advisory Committee and college wide activities. • Conducted needs assessment, analysis of results and strategic program planning to improve deficiencies. • Developed and delivered onboarding sessions to new instructors. • Created and provided workshops based on class observations and best practices to coach instructors.

ESL teacher

• Oct 2005 - Feb 2006

- Taught a variety of levels. - Prepared and organized conversation classes. - Led field trips. - Taught a variety of levels. - Prepared and organized conversation classes. - Led field trips.

ESL teacher

• Aug 2005 - Oct 2005

• Taught ESL to adults in private and group classes. • Taught ESL to adults in private and group classes.

Director of Studies

• Jul 2003 - Jul 2004

• Managed about 350 students and 15 teachers • Liaison between teachers, students and owners • Developed policies; and monitored program developed; • Taught training workshops to public school teachers. • Implemented a new school curriculum including textbooks and materials. • Created additional materials for common use by teachers. • Prepared make up classes including regular lessons, reinforcement classes, and lab classes. • Hired, trained, and conducted performance reviews for teachers. • Observed classes to provide feedback. • Coordinated teachers’ and students’ schedules; and ran the school’s daily jobs. • Kept track of students’ performance and provided appropriate feedback. • Organized school events including school open houses, teacher’s orientations. • Student and parent counseling. • Applied placement tests.