Academic Director, CultureWorks, London, ON 2018-Current
Lead the design and development of web-based and face-to-face curricula across multiple campuses for several programs, targeting a wide range of language proficiency levels and varying student needs
In partnership with Principals and Vice Principals, provide leadership and support to assist teachers in the delivery of curricular content, learning outcomes, and the implementation of effective learning strategies
Liaise with university partners and other stakeholders regarding programming and academic partnerships
Ensure that the program and course curricula are current, relevant, and reflect best practices
Maintain all curricular documents (teacher and student course outlines, course specific resources, assessment descriptions, rubrics, among others)
English Language Instructor, CultureWorks, UWO, London, ON 2010 - current
Instruct English for Academic Purposes to a culturally diverse population of international students and New Canadians with conditional acceptance to the University upon completion of the program
Design and deliver dynamic in-class lessons as well as customized online work, allowing students to develop their language skills and enhance their learning experience through a current, technology-based structure
Facilitate and actively participate in regular Canadian Studies cultural activities on and off campus while also specializing in advanced academic Writing, Grammar and Pronunciation courses
Responsible for curriculum design, student evaluation, generating student reports and engaging in one-on-one advisor meetings regularly with students to assist in developing individual study plans
Taught intensive-beginner Spanish course using the flipped classroom methodology
Responsible for lesson planning, curriculum development, evaluations and proctoring of tests/examinations
Maintained a positive and effective learning environment, integrating dynamic and captivating material
Facilitated Vista Higher Learning Central course delivery platform
Monitored language lab programs, using language tools Can8 and WebCT, Vista
Global Spanish Instructor, Peace Boat, Japan/International 2008
Designed and taught Spanish language program for non-governmental Japanese organization
Delivered both in-classroom and large-scale auditorium-style lectures
Responsible for language-level assessment, curriculum design, evaluation and grading of course work
Organized conversation circles, specialized language and culture workshops on topics such as Spanish pronunciation, irregular verbs, slang, Latin American & Caribbean culture, music and dance etc.
Developed and delivered specialized cultural exchange activities including poetry sharing, speech contests, theatrical evenings, dance performances and graduation ceremonies
ESL Instructor, London Language Institute, London, ON 2007, 2010 Grade School Teacher, American School of Reynosa, Reynosa, Mexico 2004 - 2005
Taught ESL at levels ranging from beginner to advanced with a focus on speaking, listening, comprehension, reading and writing skills to international students, as well as new Canadians
Responsible for level-assessment, lesson planning, classroom management and evaluations
Developed and implemented extracurricular and international programming such as United Nations assemblies, intra-mural sports, cooking classes as well as a French language after-school program