Experience

Colleges Ontario

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant

  • 2008 - Present

  In collaboration with a team of experts, I helped devise a program-wide conceptual framework for a new and unprecedented training initiative, Occupation-Specific Language Training Program (OSLT). The framework thoughtfully integrated a complex set of design requirements and provided both a robust and nimble structure that has supported the program through several years of growth and evolution. Since that first year, I have been working as the program's lead curriculum writer designing technology-enhanced, blended and 100% online courses. The courses provide engaging language and workplace cultural communication training for internationally educated professionals. They span over 20 occupations across diverse sectors, such as accounting and finance, entrepreneurship, project management, technology, construction trades, human services and health care. Show less



University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant

  • 2018 - 2018

  I proposed the framework and developed content for a Curriculum Prototype to serve as a model for Intercultural Communication Training for businesses and organizations. I proposed the framework and developed content for a Curriculum Prototype to serve as a model for Intercultural Communication Training for businesses and organizations.



Mennonite New Life Centre (MNLCT)

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant

  • 2010 - 2015

  I led a team in designing, piloting and revising a blended profession-specific language and workplace culture adjunct course for the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) program. I led a team in designing, piloting and revising a blended profession-specific language and workplace culture adjunct course for the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) program.



George Brown College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum and Instructional Design Consultant

  • 2012 - 2013

  Working on a small team, I co-designed two in-person nursing-specific communication courses and their online equivalents. I was responsible for coming up with the overall structure of the courses and worked with subject matter experts to script the course content. I also worked with audio and video production teams to produce a variety of multi-media instructional materials. Working on a small team, I co-designed two in-person nursing-specific communication courses and their online equivalents. I was responsible for coming up with the overall structure of the courses and worked with subject matter experts to script the course content. I also worked with audio and video production teams to produce a variety of multi-media instructional materials.



CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Language Support

  • 2005 - 2008

  I led the vision and development of an innovative nursing-specific language and workplace culture program from the ground up, in consultation with stakeholders and subject matter experts. This included the creation of the eLearning Lounge, a cutting edge online learning tool. The work I spearheaded at CARE became an exemplary model for bridge training programs across the country. In this managerial role, I also: hired, trained, supported and mentored instructors and curriculum developers; advised CARE staff, health care institutions and college partners on ESL and cultural diversity issues; fostered relationships with employers, as well as education and community partners; wrote funding proposals, completed narrative reports and managed budgets. Show less

• Curriculum Designer and Pilot Instructor

  • 2004 - 2005

  This is the project I was describing in the "About" section above when I said I had "cracked the code". It really was a very cool curriculum that taught me what is possible when given the opportunity to dream up what could be.



Various Companies

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Teacher Trainer

  • 2001 - 2008

  I designed and delivered various professional development workshops for seasoned trainers, as well as designed and delivered TESL Canada-approved Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) courses for new instructors. The latter included observing, guiding and assessing TESL trainees through their practicum.

• ESL Instructor and Facilitator

  • 1997 - 2005

  I developed and implemented curriculum at all levels of ESL from beginner to advanced in both the private and non-profit sectors. I took pride in crafting learner-centred outcomes-driven instruction for diverse groups of adults and consistently received outstanding reviews on student evaluations.