Content Writer Learning Designer
Resume:
Sam Whittaker
**-* ******** ******, *******, ON
*******@*****.***
Volunteer Experience
Editor and Learning Designer
The Rumie Initiative
Content edits short form educational articles to enhance structure, tone, and style
Proofreads articles to ensure accuracy and correctness
Maintains brand standards ensuring company style guide standards are met
Writes accurate and error-free short-form articles following SEO guidelines
Communicates complex ideas in simple language curated for a young-adult audience
Work Experience
ESL Teacher
ILAC – International Language Academy of Canada
2021-Current
Produces immaculate, error-free writing to be used as models for English learners
Copy edits and proofreads student writing
Consistently achieves over 95% student satisfaction rating, in part by providing accurate and polite writing feedback
Returns student work with feedback within tight deadlines
Verbally communicates complex grammar topics in succinct language leading to actionable improvements in student writing
ESL Teacher
Carrot English
2020-2021
Identified and corrected mistakes relating to grammar and vocabulary
Delivered grammar and vocabulary feedback under tight deadlines
Utilized strong time management skills to ensure course material could be delivered within strict ten-minute online class time limits
Instructor
Cestar College
2018-2020
Designed, developed, and implemented learning material for business English and MS Office Courses
Reviewed, proofread, and refined college course material to provide an elevated student experience.
Collaborated with academic team to develop material to help launch the college’s Writing and Language Centre
Ranked in top ten instructors by student rankings
Graduate Assistant
University of Windsor
2015-2017
Applied appropriate formatting to students’ academic documents
Refined students writing portfolios containing academic, scientific, and journalistic material
Corresponded with professors to maintain academic, grading, and formatting standards
Education
Learning Design Certificate
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
2024
Provisional 120 Hour Advanced TESL Certificate
Coventry House International – OnTESOL
2020
Master of Arts (English)
University of Windsor
2017
Bachelor of Arts (English)
University of Windsor
2015
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