Brian Westland

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Oakville, Ont. L6H 5Y4

Phone: 365-***-****

Email: adm1vr@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

A unique ESL teacher who combines deep technical knowledge of the English language with energy and humour to create an entertaining and effective learning environment for my students.

Highlights of Qualifications

10+ years of ESL teaching experience

Taught Western teaching methodology to Chinese English teachers

Excellent lesson planning and curriculum design skills

Good spoken ability in Mandarin

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer literate in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email

Excellent computer and digital skills including online learning platforms, social media, blogging, website design and SEO

Possesses high levels of patience, enthusiasm, organization and empathy

Work Experience

Outreach ESL Teacher Sept.2015 – Jan 2020

GAC Education

Teach ESL classes to primary, middle school and high school students in a variety of schools in Qingdao, including No. 2 Experimental School, No. 15 Middle School, No. 5 Middle School and Ning An Primary School

Provide feedback to school administration regarding students’ progress and behavior

Science Teacher (High School)

No.2 Middle School International Dept. Nov. 2011 - July 2013

Teach biology, earth science and ESL, Prepare, write and mark exams,

Write students grade reports and assign grades according to school guidelines

Prepare lesson plans according to criteria set by academic director to ensure that learning objectives are met.

Maintain students’ attendance records and other documentation including correspondence with parents and school officials.

Host

Government of Canada- Canada Pavilion, Shanghai Expo May 2010 - Oct. 2010

Host

Provided interpretation of pavilion’s public presentation in Chinese and English

Guided visitors through pavilion and saw to the safety and well-being of guests

Assisted security staff with crowd control including crisis intervention, when needed

Led VIP guests through pavilion and provided information and interpretation of exhibits while protecting them from the public

ESL Teacher

Around Asia Modern English- Qingdao Branch July 2007- May 2010

Taught ESL and Business classes to adult students according to textbooks provided by the school

Conducted assessments of students’ English language proficiency during the enrolment process of new students

Advised school administration on the appropriate class difficulty level for students based on language assesments.

Taught basic ESL to primary school students on weekends (ages 7-13)

Other Employment

ESL/ Science Teacher

Baishan School International Department

Taught the subjects of ESL, science, art, and western culture to primary school students

Prepared lesson plans according to my knowledge of individual subjects with the aim of providing entertaining and learning-rich classes

Judged English-speaking competitions,

Participated in parent/teacher meetings and demonstration classes for parents, visiting school administration and education officials

Wrote and graded tests and wrote student reports

ESL Teacher

Century College Canada, China Branch

Taught ESL classes to adults and children in a wide variety of locations, including in the city of Qingdao and other Chinese cities including, Qufu, Jimo, Changchun and Jilin City

Interviewed prospective students to assess English competency and slot these students into appropriate classes levels

Publications

Content creator for Editor in Leaf website (editorinleaf.com), a Toronto Maple Leafs fan site, Fansided Entertainment, and the following books on Amazon:

“A Guide to Essential Popular Music-Volume One”

“A Guide to Essential Popular Music-Volume Two”

“Ultimate Classic Rock” and “Birds of Eastern China”

Education

TESOL Certificate – St. Leo’s University

Social Service Worker Diploma– Sheridan College

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