DR. KHUSHNUMA DUBASH

**** – **** Ponytrail Drive; Mississauga ON L4W 2Y1

Tel: 647-***-**** OR 905-***-****

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Talented English facilitator, administrator, and counselor looking for a position in the field of management and education, bringing related education, experience, and technical skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

(CANADA)

Thomas Fiddler Memorial High School – Sandy Lake Reserve, Grade 8 homeroom teacher and Curriculum Developer- November 2019 to present

Lakehead University (Orillia) Instructor English as a Second Language (ESL) [Advance-Intermediate]- July to October 2019

CAEL-CE (The Canadian Academic English Language- Computer Edition) Test- Speaking rater.

Wilfrid Laurier University (Brantford) Facilitator (EAP)- Sept 2018 to April 2109

Lakehead University (Orillia) Instructor ESL [Low- Intermediate]- July and August 2018

Confederation College (Thunder Bay) Instructor ESL- Sept 2017 to April 2018

International Language Studies Canada (ILSC) – Instructor: University Pathway Program, Bridging Program, ESL, Literacy Classes and EAP

Madinat Ullum Academy (MUA) – English and Education Advisor (Grades 9 to 12)

Immigrants Working Centre (PT), Hamilton (PBLA) – Adult education instructor

Canadian Institute of Management and Technology (PT)- Instructor: Adult CELBAN, IELTS, Business Communication, Business and Marketing, Business Values and Ethics, Professional Skills and Crisis Management

Coach and Advisor for students of the TDSB and Peel board in both applied and academic English (online).

Volunteer, Dixie Bloor Neighborhood Centre (twice a week)

WORK EXPERIENCE

(INTERNATIONAL)

Oman Medical College

Sep’2011 to August 2013: Teaching ESL to medical and pharmacy students

Admissions representative and academic skills advisor

Preparing and designing of assessments, Marking TOEFL papers and providing feedback to students on their performance.

Compiled a workbook for the foundation students, Worked with students on “creative writing”

Muscat College

Oct’2009 to Aug’2011: Teaching ESL to business students

Marking IELTS listening, writing and reading, Training and marking speaking test for IELTS

Supporting students in their academic activities through academic guidance and as their academic Advisor.

Preparing and designing of assessments related to sales and marketing, including Placement test and re-sit assessments and resource development.

Coeditor of the in-house magazine VOICES and part of the Quality Assurance Committee (EFL Department Muscat College) and part of the Working Group for the college accreditation.

Oman Medical College

Aug’2008 to Jul’2009: Teaching ESL to medical and pharmacy students (part-time)

Preparing and designing of assessments including re-sit assessments

Marking of assessed work and providing feedback to students on their performance

Mastermind Institute

Dec’2006 to Mar’2008: Business Partner (Self Employed)

Director Muscat branch of Mastermind Institute, providing coaching for

9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade students in Math, Science and English, in preparation for Indian Institute of Engineering (IIT) and All India Pre-Medical (AIPMT) Entrance Exams.

Sole in charge of marketing, student enrollment, student retention, sales and student counselling

Planning of institute’s schedule to the syllabus requirements of Mastermind Course for various grades.

Build relationships with parents, stakeholders and Indian schools in Muscat, providing presentations, brochures and answering inquiries

Student success advisor

Quality assurance

Financial Budgeting

Creating and modifying course curriculum based on the Ministry of Education requirements

Responsible for staff and administration of all aspects of the institute and conducting meetings with my team (staff) and parents to discuss policies.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human and Organizational Psychology, Touro University Worldwide (California-United States of America) 2020.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in English, Annamalai University (India), 2009-11

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology (Major) and English Literature (Ancillary), Mumbai University (Mumbai, India), 1996-97

TESOL- Canada, Canadian College of Educators, July 2014

CELTA, Caledonian College (Muscat), Cambridge Examinations Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults, June 2006

CEELT, British Council (Muscat), Cambridge Examinations, March 1998

Early Childhood Care and Education, Mumbai University (Mumbai, India), 2001

SKILLS

Team player with ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Experienced at providing market research and making recommendations.

Highly motivated, with willingness to learn and constantly improve.

Use and develop a variety of learning strategies which are observable and measurable and keep abreast with new teaching methods

Experienced in DP English (IB)

Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure

Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance.

Pedagogical variety and knowledge of online / e-learning / Banner / smart board

Culturally sensitive and able to work in a culturally diverse environment

Excellent English: written, oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills

Enjoy working in a diverse multi-cultural environment

ACTIVITIES

TESL Ontario membership # T140344

Certified in first aid from St Johns Ambulance

Certified CELPIP instructor

Conference: Girl Guides Captain Meet (Oman)

Conference: The 10th, 11th,12th ELT conference: Current perspectives in ELT: new methodologies, research and best practices, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2010, 2011, 2012

Conference: Teachers Cognition and Perceptions in Teaching Grammar by Dr. Borg Simon

Conference: ‘Warmers and Fillers’ by Mark Fowler conducted at HCT by ELT Professionals

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