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Liet Hellwig, Ba, Ma, Pgce, Mphil

English for Academic Purposes Instructor, Foundations Program at University of Calgary in Qatar
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Seasoned English language educator with research expertise.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA
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Liet Hellwig is a seasoned educator with a strong background in English language teaching and research. She holds a BA in English Language and Literature, an MA in English Linguistics & Literature, a PGCE in Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, and an MPhil in research. Liet has taught English as a Foreign Language in various institutions worldwide, including the University of Cambridge, the British Council, and the University of Jordan. She has also worked as a researcher and instructor at the University of Calgary in Qatar and has experience in curriculum development and syllabus design. Liet is a skilled linguist with expertise in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Italian, and Indonesian.

Experience

  • University of Calgary in Qatar
    • Doha, Qatar
    • English for Academic Purposes Instructor, Foundations Program
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Doha, Qatar

      Research writing and EAP courses for the Nursing Faculty, Doha, Qatar

  • UBC Vantage College
    • University pf British Columbia, Vancouver and Okanagan (Kelowna)
    • English for Academic Purposes Instructor
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
      • University pf British Columbia, Vancouver and Okanagan (Kelowna)

      Teaching adjunct courses of English for Academic Purposes to 1st-year international students in the Faculties of Science (2015-2016) and Engineering (2015-2017).

  • Vancouver Community College
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher Trainer/ Educator, EAL Department
      • 2015 - 2016

    • Teacher Trainer/ Educator, TESOL Department
      • 1997 - Jun 2015

      TESOL teacher education (TESOL Diploma, TESOL Certificate; TESOL Overview, TEFL Certificate, Tutoring Certificate, TESOL Electives, TESOL Young Learners Certificate)

  • University of Calgary in Qatar
    • Doha, Qatar
    • English as a Foreign Language Specialist, Foundations program
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
      • Doha, Qatar

      Research writing and EAP courses for the Nursing Faculty, Doha, Qatar

  • TESL Canada
    • Vancouver
    • BC TEAL Provincial Representative
      • 2008 - 2012
      • Vancouver

      Member of the TESL Canada Board

  • CELBAN, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • National examiner
      • 2006 - 2012

      Canadian exams in English for foreign-trained nurses, Red River College, Winnipeg

    • EAP instructor
      • 2005 - 2007

      EAP courses; placement testing; "Explore" program

  • University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
    • Vancouver area
    • International examiner
      • 1996 - 2011
      • Vancouver area

      Oral examining for FCE, CAE, CPE, PET, BEC1, BEC 2 and BEC 3

  • IDP IELTS (MOD IELTS)
    • Simon Fraser University
    • International examiner
      • 1998 - 2008
      • Simon Fraser University

      Speaking and writing modules of IELTS exams (Academic and General Training)

  • BC TEAL
    • Vancouver, BC
    • BC TEAL Co-President (with Catherine Evashuk)
      • 2006 - 2007
      • Vancouver, BC

  • Vancouver private schools
    • Vancouver, Canada
    • EAP / ESL / EFL / Business English instructor
      • Jan 1996 - 2007
      • Vancouver, Canada

      English language teaching to adults at a variety of private schools, including Arbutus College, ILSC, Global Village, Cascadia, CCEL, Modus, Sprott Shaw

  • Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
    • Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    • EAP instructor to Business English students
      • Jan 1993 - Jun 1995
      • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

      EAP instruction to 1st, 2nd and final-year students

  • Université Catholique de Lyon
    • Lyon, France
    • EAP instructor
      • Sep 1992 - Jun 1993
      • Lyon, France

      EAP instruction to 1st and 2nd year engineering students

  • The British Council, Jakarta
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager of Staff and Systems Development
      • Jul 1991 - Jun 1992

      EAP course evaluation; EAP teaching staff appraisal; staff hiring and firing; EAP staff PD; EAP teaching; teacher training; PR; EAP course scheduling; budgeting

    • Director of Studies
      • Jun 1990 - Jun 1991

      EAP course / curriculum evaluation; EAP teaching staff appraisal; hiring and firing, EAP staff PD; EAP teaching; teacher training

  • Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
    • CIDLE (Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo de Lenguas Extranjeras)
    • coordinator / instructor B.A. in TEFL
      • Sep 1986 - Feb 1990
      • CIDLE (Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo de Lenguas Extranjeras)

      Curriculum development and syllabus design of courses in the 8-semester Bachelor's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.Liaison with Reading University, The British Council and a wide range of Mexican universities.Hiring / firing and evaluation of instructors of BA courses.Management of BA degree programme.Public Relations.

  • University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
    • English Language Centre, Al-Jami'ah al-Urduniya
    • EAP Lecturer
      • Apr 1984 - Aug 1985
      • English Language Centre, Al-Jami'ah al-Urduniya

      EAP courses to undergraduate students; ESAP courses (Law Faculty, Nursing Faculty); MA in TEFL; MA in Translation

  • Aston University
    • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
    • EAP Instructor
      • 1980 - 1983
      • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

      EAP instruction to post-graduate students (substitute teaching)

  • An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
    • English Department, al-Jami'ah al-Najah
    • EAP Instructor
      • Oct 1978 - Jul 1979
      • English Department, al-Jami'ah al-Najah

      EAP courses to undergraduate students

Education

  • 1979 - 1984
    Aston University in Birmingham, UK
    MPhil research, Second Language Acquisition
  • 1977 - 1980
    Utrecht University, The Netherlands
    Master of Arts (MA), English Linguistics & Literature
  • 1976 - 1977
    University of Southampton, UK
    PGCE Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, Teaching English
  • 1975 - 1976
    University of Southampton, UK
    Harting Scholar, English Literature
  • 1972 - 1975
    Utrecht University, ,The Netherlands
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
  • 1966 - 1972
    Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium
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