Maria Escote Brampton, Ontario +1-416-***-**** adql76@r.postjobfree.com education training consulting development outreach

Canadian Career History - Current

Lolart Academy June 2019 – current Program developer, instructor and tutor

Taught Gr. 12 with project-based methodology, focus on 21st century skills

Developed and instructing a variety of ESL and EAP courses designed for distance / online learning

Beacon of Light Private Elementary School September 2020 – December 2022

Teacher Primary and Middle

Taught Gr. 1 – 8 using specially designed online learning curriculum

Hanson Canada August 2019-April 2020 Curriculum development & speaking skills instructor

Created and delivered ‘Real Communication’ and CELPIP prep for adult learners

Delivered training on the application of CLB and LINC methodology

St. George International College April – August 2020 Pathways Instructor

Delivered a standardized Pathways English Program to adult learners including specialized tutoring for writing and grammar

MacKenzie College February – April 2020 Program developer and instructor

Created and developed a pathways program for ESL high school students entering ENG3U and ENG4U programs

International Career History

Memorial International Academy, Albania August 2018 – February 2020 curriculum developer, English A-level instructor

Created and taught pathways program for Grade 6/7 ESL students

Taught Grade 9 and Grade 10 A-level English

Created and taught an adjunct speaking program based on PET outcomes

Provided teacher-training in Content Language in Learning (CLIL)

Doctrinae Language School, Albania October 2018 – February 2020

Instructor, program developer

Created and delivered an adjunct speaking program (Beginner – Intermediate)

Created and delivered an adjunct speaking program for Upper Intermediate and Advanced students for IELTS and TOEFL Preparation

Somaya Bint Khayat School, UAE September 2016 – June 2018 Instructor, curriculum developer

Created and instructed Gr. 11-12 specialized curriculum for national English assessment and Gr. 7 specialized curriculum for national Advanced Science Program

Provided continuing professional development in CLIL

Zhejiang University English Summer Program July - August 2016

Instructor, English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Instructed upper-intermediate and advanced students in CANtest preparation

Created focused skills curriculum and assessment for Business English

Laureate Vocational College Al Namas, Saudi Arabia September 2015 – June 2016

Academic Manager and acting College Dean

Supervised and managed all faculty in the Foundation & Diploma Programs

Developed new curricula & supplementary materials for all programs

Assisted in the organization and delivery of promotional events

Provided CPD at scheduled deadlines related to academics, quality assurance and Health & Safety

Upheld academic and disciplinary protocols & record security

Laureate Vocational College Al Kharj October 2014 – September 2015 PET (Preliminary English Training) instructor and curriculum designer

Instructed all levels of English and IT in Foundation Program

Created and instructed a Foundation Maths program and speaking program

Provided CPD in the English Foundation Program on TESL methodology

Aurora Private Academy, Russia September 2011 – September 2014 Curriculum Designer and EAP Instructor

Created and taught Ontario Gr 12 curriculum

Provided EAP instruction and IELTS instruction for adult students

Served as liaison with Humber College and provided CPD for staff

U.S Civilian Research & Development Foundation, Russia July 2011 – August 2014

Curriculum Designer and Instructor for EAP Writing (contract position)

Created and instructed an intensive English writing and speaking course

Other Relevant Experience

Afghan Women’s Center/ Muslim Cultural Center Brampton March – May 2010

LINC Instructor for Literacy - L6, EAP Instructor

Provided Language Instruction for Newcomers LINC

Standard Parking Inc. January 2006- April 2006 Location Manager Toronto Western Hospital/Sick Kids Hospital/T G H

Managed 200 – 250 unionized male employees

Created and delivered a standardized protocols for customer service

Community Service

Halton Women’s Centre / Halton Multicultural Council

Tutor in the Adult ESL program for job re-entry and vocational training

Oakville South Central Association of Residents (President)

Created the Kerr Street Revitalization Program which provided housing and community resource programs for newcomers

St. James Women’s League / St. James Parent Council (President)

Oakville representative for elementary schools

Co-founded a school breakfast program

Areas of Expertise

Curriculum development for adult ESL based on the CLB, LINC, CEFR, IELTS and CELPIP

Teacher – trainer with specializations in the Canadian Language Benchmarks, Common European Framework of Reference and the British Council standardized exams

Instructor in ESL and ENG Ontario secondary school programs

Key Skills and Competencies

Online teaching: use various online platforms to deliver required programs

Detail-oriented and time-focused: complete and coordinate projects using planned and adaptable course outlines/curriculums

Open managerial style: harmonize individual talents with a goal to professional development

Broad knowledge base and multi-level teaching experience: apply theories in communicative teaching, project-based learning, and Content Language in Learning

Personal Skills

Active listener: provide a sensitive and supportive learning environment.

Inventive: provide unique learning experiences for learners of all levels

‘People-oriented’: bring together individuals to meet team goals

Adaptable: can do what is needed ‘to get the job done’

Academic History

Humber College (Lakeshore)

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) May 2011

University of Liverpool

MSc. Organizational Psychology May 2015

University of Toronto

BSc. Psychology (Erindale) April 1988

TESL Canada/Cambridge English

Task-Based Learning Certificate August 2014

PET Speaking Certification #CJ43EE May 2012

IELTS Certification #IB0017 May 2011

English for Business and Technology

May 2011

Royal Conservatory of Music

Performer’s Certificate for Piano April 1986

Teacher’s Certificate for Piano April 1986

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