English Writing Teacher
Resume:
Jan Waginski
adcdqu@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
eLearning Development, Delivery, and Administration
• 10 years of elearning development and delivery experience using blended and online-only models
• LMS administration (Moodle)
• Project management
• Software: Forms (JotForm, SurveyGizmo), Lectora, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite
Adult Education
• Corporate training
• LINC: professional communication skills, IELTS
• ELT: business English
• EAP: academic English, IELTS
• Curriculum design and development
Secondary Education
• English, Social Sciences, Business, ESL
• Academic English: essay writing, grammar, presentations, study skills Editing & Documentation
• Operating instructions, including multi-media
• Corporate communications
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto 2011 TESL Ontario
York Catholic District School Board TESL Ontario certification course 2009 Bachelor of Arts, Honours
York University, Toronto 2003
Psychology and Political Science
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Teaching Experience
Online Learning Coordinator
Bond Academy, Toronto 2013–present
• Development and management of Bond Online project o LMS setup and integration of 3rd party applications to meet reporting and communication requirements
o Development of house style and lesson design processes for blended and online-only education delivery
o Coordinating team of 20 local and overseas teachers o Developed seven 110-hour online courses: ENG3U,
ENG4U, EWC4U, BBB4M, BOH4M, OLC4O, BTT1O
o Liaising with Ministry of Education inspectors to ensure compliance IELTS Examiner
IDP Canada, Toronto 2018–2019
• Speaking examiner for the IELTS examination
Secondary Teacher
Bond Academy, Toronto 2011–present
• English 12, English 11, Writer’s Craft, Ontario Literacy Course
• Business 12, Management Fundamentals, Individuals and Families in Society, Families in Canada, BTT1O
• ESLCO – ESLEO
CLB 5-8 LINC Instructor
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, Mississauga 2011–present
• Designed and implemented an integrated speaking, listening comprehension, and writing program for professional learners
• Developed integrated online/in-class IELTS and Professional Communication Skills training programs
Professional Communication Skills Trainer, Training Consultant KIOSK Corporate Training, Toronto 2007–2014
CGA Ontario (Certified General Accountants of Ontario) Communication Skills for Professionals (CSP) trainer
• Online training for small groups
• Business English, email writing, Canadian business culture, presentation skills, participating in meetings, persuasion, polite language CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) test developer for ICTC (Information and Communication Technology Council)
• Co-authored an online assessment tool based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) to test the English language proficiency of overseas Information and Communication Technology professionals emigrating to Canada
• Developed follow-up online exercises
• Conducted focus groups with diverse stakeholders
• Held coordinating meetings with project teams from ICTC and CCLB
• Prepared electronic and paper training manuals
• Helped develop test methodology and test content Page 3 of 4
Professional Communication Skills trainer for foreign-born engineers, doctors, IT engineers, international trade support staff
• Clients included: Transamerica Canada insurance, Platform Computing, Office of the Fire Marshall (expert witness court preparation), Financial Services Commission of Ontario, First Canadian Title insurance
• Custom curriculum included mature language development, presentation skills, professional development/job search, and Canadian business culture components
• Online webinars and e-learning
Study Skills and Writing Instructor
Brain Lightning Education Centre, Toronto 2010–2013
• Study skills instruction: memory improvement techniques, critical thinking, brainstorming with graphic organizers, reading comprehension strategies, note taking and note organization, speed reading, essay writing, creative writing, grammar and editing, test taking strategies EAP Writing Instructor
Seneca College, Toronto 2009–2011
• EAP writing instructor preparing students for entry into professional programs
EAP Instructor
Culture-Works at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) 2009
• Developed customized curricula for students entering Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, IT, Medical Technologist, and Business programs
• Taught essay writing, grammar, presentation skills, reading comprehension, pronunciation, Canadian cultural studies
• Online interactive lesson design
Professor of Business, Marketing
Henan Agricultural University, International Economics and Trade Department, Zheng Zhou, China 2005–2007
• Business Management and Operations, Marketing, Business English
• Adapted Canadian university Business and Marketing textbooks to match the language level of students
English Language Trainer
Zheng Zhou, China 2005–2007
• Developed and delivered training programs for doctors and nurses, importers/exporters, EFL teachers
SAT Trainer
Elite Test Training Centre, Toronto 2005
• Taught reading comprehension and vocabulary building components Secondary Teacher
Canada International College, Toronto 2005
• CGW4U: Canadian and World Issues: a Geographic Analysis
• Designed course according to ministry guidelines Page 4 of 4
ESL Teacher
ELS, Toronto 2004–2005
• Designed Business English course for advanced students and professionals
• Tutored visiting professionals in specialized vocabulary for business, finance, accounting, education
• TOEFL and IELTS trainer
TOEFL Trainer
Oxford College of Canada, Toronto 2004–2005
• Taught essay writing and grammar components of TOEFL curriculum Editing and Business Experience
Copy Editor
Panasonic Canada Inc., Toronto 2004, 2005
• Edited operating instructions
Researcher, Writer
Walden Educational Services, Toronto 2004
• Researcher and speech writer for Dr. Avi Gold, director of Walden Educational Services, a provider of educational resources and seminars to post-secondary educators and institutions Special Assistant, Editor
Dr. Paul Medow, Toronto 2003–2004
• Assisted Dr. Medow, professor of Economic Cybernetics at York University, in writing and editing of monograph Proofreader
Ministry of the Attorney General, Constitutional Law Branch, Toronto 2003
• Proofread Constitutional Law Branch legal documents Volunteer Assistant to Gerard Kennedy, MPP
Queen's Park, Toronto 2002
• Assisted with and initiated research project design, development, and implementation strategies to determine effects of government policies
• Assisted in press conference preparation including interviewing and screening press conference participants
• Prepared research reports and interview summaries Reporter
The Village Gleaner, Toronto 2001–2002
• Covered community events, education issues, property development, the environment
• Interviewed municipal and provincial politicians and administrators, educators, the business community, residents’ associations, and private citizens
• Two cover stories: St. Vincent Survives School Closures, Stonegate Development to Replace Plaza
• Photography
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