PARTHIBAN VADIVELU

**A Wexford Blvd.

Scarborough, ON M1R 1L7

416-***-****

adpgep@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can best utilize my education, professional

experience, organizational skills and capabilities

TESL/OCELT certificate with current TESL Ontario accredited membership

Completed CLB Bootcamp, PBLA Training, and Avenue Stage 2

Engaged in a/synchronous e-learning scenarios via platforms including Zoom, Moodle, Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams

Experience in teaching English as a Second Language for more than 11 years

Taught all LINC levels in line with LINC curriculum guidelines

Have comprehensive understanding of the principles of language learning and teaching

Aware of cross-cultural differences and adaptable to clients’ diverse traditions

Translation Projects: CAMH - Depression / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

(English/Tamil) CRCT - Navigating Mental Health Services in Toronto:

A Guide for Newcomer Communities

TESL, Centennial College 2006

Master of Arts, English language and literature, Carleton University

Bachelor of Arts, English (Major), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Diploma in English, Technical College, Sri Lanka

Certification in Interpretation, MCIS, ILSAT 2015

Certification in Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada 2017

LINC INSTRUCTOR, P/T Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services 2018 – Present

INSTRUCTOR, WWCC (LINC – Supply), WCDSB (ESL – Supply) 2018 – Present

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, (Contract) Ryerson University 2018 – Present

Projects: - Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of Elder Abuse Prevention in Immigrant Communities - Problem Gambling

- Suicide Response: Partnering to develop prevention strategies in immigrant communities

- Social distancing challenges faced by immigrants and refugees

GNED INSTRUCTOR 2012

Centennial College

Taught Ethics in Technology and the Environment in General Education program

Demonstrated ways to apply ethical frameworks to decision making at a personal, professional and global level

Promoted self-actualization through lessons that are reflective of best practices in teaching

ELT INSTRUCTOR 2011

COSTI Immigrant Services

Instructed in the ELT program for internationally trained business and accounting professionals maintaining an integrated, motivational and communicative approach

Planned, designed, and delivered program curriculum to assist clientele to develop and expand their skills and knowledge, and provided professional mentoring

Provided lessons on workplace ethics, employability skills and promoted self-learning

LINC INSTRUCTOR 2005 – 2010

Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office

Designed and implemented curriculum that improved thinking skills, reasoning and creative problem solving, and personal qualities such as self-esteem and sociability

Instructed students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations and discussions

Used software associated with LINC and advised clients on acculturation, career decisions, and provided constructive feedback, individualized tutorial or remedial instructions

Diagnosed learners’ needs, monitored progress and certified mastery of functional skills

Served on committees concerned with matters such as curriculum revision and course work

Conducted formative and summative assessments and assigned appropriate benchmarks

Participated in professional development sessions, conferences and arranged experiential activities such as field trips, guest speaker forums, role play and simulations

ILE INSTRUCTOR 2007

University of Toronto

Provided instruction in the international language program to undergraduate students to effectively use Tamil in social and academic settings

Introduced Western dramatic forms to the Tamil theatre

TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Carleton University

Taught English literature and language in the undergraduate program

Assisted professors with research work on literary theories, post-colonial studies, diaspora, globalization and cultural studies

Acquired valuable skills interacting with undergraduates and academics in Canada

EAP INSTRUCTOR – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Dental Faculty)

ESL INSTRUCTOR – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

ESL INSTRUCTOR – Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka

Microsoft Certified Professional, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows 10

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & TRAINING

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER SKILLS

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