Teaching, Writing, Research, Labor

David Stanley Walsh

Summary:

Experienced K-** international school Teacher pivoting to a second career in 2025-26, I’m a multi-talented generalist seeking rewarding employment/service opportunities (full-time or part-time) in the NCR

(National Capital Region), Ottawa….

Objective/Mission: Start a second rewarding career, putting transferable skills, talents, and energies to the service of business and the public in Ottawa.

Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstanleywalsh/ ********@*****.*** https://www.facebook.com/teachDSW +1-604-***-****

Skills Profile:

(1)Writing and Research:

From extensive K-12 international school-teaching experience and prior studies (four distinct degrees) attending four of Canada’s top Universities, I have a strong Liberal Arts background in the Humanities and Social Sciences. I can ably collect and organize, synthesize, distill, and communicate information from diverse sources.

(2)Geography, History, and Languages:

I speak and write English and French fluently and can also communicate in Spanish. I travelled and worked and lived on most continents on earth, many countries, and many parts of Canada. I believe geohistorical knowledge matters.

(3) Trades and Construction:

I have pursued elementary studies in the fields of Carpentry and Masonry and worked as a laborer/helper on many commercial and residential construction projects and sites.

Work Experience and Education, Chronology at a Glance:

(see linkedin profile for details)

• The early 2000s: My earliest job titles were diverse and included mail delivery, tree-planting, snowboard instructing, short-order cooking, and warehousing. I also worked for various small businesses in manufacturing and natural resources during this early adulthood phase of my life. Most of this work occurred during Summer breaks from college.

• From 2001-2013, I studied for four degrees in four of Canada’s top universities, respectively: BA (UBC), MA (uOttawa), Baccalaureat multidisciplinaire (Universite de Laval), and B.Ed (Queen’s). My studies in this period mainly focused on Philosophy, the Social Sciences, History, French, and Education. I read and wrote very widely and had several outstanding Teachers.

• From 2014-24, I travelled the world extensively to Teach English and many other subjects to diverse audiences of young people. I taught many thousands of students of all ages, many subjects, in 15 countries outside of Canada.

• In 2025, to explore a career in a construction trade, I worked with a crew of blocklayers on the Broadway Subway Project (Vancouver, 40 hours) and completed 80 hours of pre-apprenticeship training with the Ontario Masonry Training Centre in Ottawa (80 hours).

• October 2025: I have made the decision to pursue work in in Ottawa where I am now actively seeking employment

Beyond Work:

I have been active in many amateur sports communities across Canada and I practice the Mandolin (a musical instrument) on a daily basis. In September 2025 I travelled throughout Ontario to hike and camp and visit many provincial parks.

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