Gary A. Kozak

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Winnipeg MB

Canada

R2L0S2

431-***-****

adyi8c@r.postjobfree.com

Relevant Work Experience

Academic Instructor August 2021-August 2022

Beihai International Business School,

Canadian Institute of Business and Technology

Academic Instructor August 2018- August 2021

Department of Chinese Studies, Beijing Language and Culture University Beijing, PRC

(affiliation with the Confucian Institute of Beijing)

Public School Teacher March 2016-August 2018

Beijing No.2 Experimental Primary and Secondary School, Baiyun Branch

Public School Teacher March 2015-February 2016

Shuncheng First Elementary and Secondary School, Beijing PRC

Language Instructor May 2014- February 2015

Giraffe English Language Academy, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Language Instructor August 2008-August 2010

Joy Language Center: Tainan, Taiwan

Language Instructor May 2007-May 2008

Giraffe English Language Center

Teacher of Reading and Composition May 2005-May2007

Gaujie Center for Linguistics: Fengyuan, Taiwan

*Linguistic instructor for business and industry:

LA Language Center: Seoul, South Korea September 2001-September 2004

*Linguistic instructor for business and industry:

BCM Training Center: Seoul, South Korea September 2000- September 2001

*ESL instructor:

Cambridge Education Center Taipei, Taiwan

September 1999-August 2000

Additional Experience

*Volunteer archival assistant

Sam Waller Museum

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 2010-2014

*Volunteer researcher

University College of the North

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 2011-2012

*Volunteer English Practice Program:

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada 1993-1995

English instruction to foreign students

*Undergraduate Student Tutoring Service:

Academic Learning Centre University of Manitoba 1994-1995

Tutored students on academic research and writing

*Program coordinator:

International Center for Students, University of Manitoba 1993-1995

Orientation of foreign students settling and studying in Canada including the

organization of tours

Advertising and promotion of programs for foreign students

*Program coordinator:

Development Education Project University of Manitoba 1993-1994

Organized events related to public knowledge of economic and social problems

in the developing world (issues: poverty, warfare, psychological trauma)

*Additional Tutoring:

Years of instruction in the markets of South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY SKILLS

Academic

*Recording and monitoring student attendance

*Devising new curriculum materials

*Application of homework assignments

*Administering seasonal examinations

*Instruction of academic and business formats

*Instruction of research papers and documentation

*Student evaluation and grading

*Instruction and monitoring of peer evaluations

*Formulation and supervision of academic examinations

*Composition of reference letters for graduating students

*Interviewing applicants (academic and administrative)

the Confucian Institute overseas branches

Public Education

*Teaching of students at the elementary school level

*Helping students identify the segments of English grammar

*Teaching and refining pronunciation

*Teaching of English composition, poetry, history, and geography

*Creation and refinement of dramatic presentations for students

*Preparation of students for competitive dramatic presentations

*Grading of homework assignments

*Classroom display formulation and presentation

*Application of computer assisted educational resources

Other Educational Institutions

*Organization and monitoring of group discussions

*Mentoring and evaluation of new instructors

*Teaching students levels K-12

*Conducting up to 40 hours of classes per week

*Preparing students for final exams in the stressful, rigorous,

and highly competitive Asian education system

*Preparing students for university qualification interviews and examinations

*Classroom display formulation and presentation

*Updating parents and school officials on student progress

*Preparing recommendation letters for high school and university students

*Organizing school trips and other events

*Application of computer assisted educational resources

*Teaching of ESL, sentence structure and style

*interviewing and hiring job applicants

Overall

*Planning, preparing, and delivering a wide range of classes

*Maintaining awareness of cultural diversity and international issues

*Providing assistance to students preparing for overseas study, employment, and living

*Acquired knowledge and sympathy for overseas living

Additional Experience

*Volunteer archival assistant

Sam Waller Museum

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 2010-2014

*Volunteer researcher

University College of the North

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 2011-2012

*Volunteer English Practice Program:

University of Manitoba, 1993-1995

English instruction to foreign students

*Undergraduate Student Tutoring Service:

Academic Learning Centre University of Manitoba 1994-1995

Tutored students on academic research and writing

*Program coordinator:

International Center for Students, University of Manitoba 1993-1995

Orientation of foreign students settling and studying in Canada including the

organization of tours

Advertising and promotion of programs for foreign students

*Program coordinator:

Development Education Project University of Manitoba 1993-1994

Organized events related to public knowledge of economic and social problems

in the developing world (issues: poverty, warfare, psychological trauma)

*Additional Tutoring:

More than twenty years in overseas markets of South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Mainland China

EDUCATION

Master of Arts Degree: Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University (academic study segment complete)

Pre-Masters History and Geography:

University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada June 1994- June 1995

Bachelor of Arts Degree Anthropology

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada September 1985-May 1989

Minor: Geography

Skills obtained from recent education

*Invitational and reflection skills

*Preparation of assessments and case conceptualizations

*Therapeutic micro-skills (questioning, reflection, focusing)

*Interpersonal effectiveness, collaboration, and feedback

*Summarizing (planning and thematic) and challenging skills

*Interviewing skills

*Structuring sessions and setting goals

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Drop-in Centre Assistant

Siloam Mission: Winnipeg, Canada

*Guidance for Community Members

Immigration advisor

Success Skills Centre: Winnipeg, Canada

*Providing adaptation guidance for immigrants and refugees

*Resume and cover letter assistance

Recreation coordination and assistance

St. Amant: Winnipeg, Canada

Volunteer teacher

Beautiful Saviour Elementary School

Program coordinator

International Center for Students, University of Manitoba

*Advertising and promotion of programs

for foreign students

*Orientation of foreign students settling and studying in Canada

including the organization of tours

Program coordinator

Development Education Project University of Manitoba

*Organized events related to public knowledge of economic and social problems

in the developing world (issues: poverty, warfare, psychological trauma)

Academic research/writing tutor and cultural advisor for graduate students and others

preparing for overseas work and study

*More than twenty years in several overseas markets including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan,

and Mainland China

Volunteer archival assistant

Sam Waller Museum

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada

Volunteer researcher

University College of the North

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada

Language assistant to foreign students

Volunteer English Practice Program:

University of Manitoba,

ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENTS

*Entertainment judge

(performed by employees of national and multinational companies)

*Observer at International Language Instruction Conferences

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