Elementary and Secondary School Instructor

Maria T. Escote Brampton, Ontario +1-416-***-**** *****.*.******@*****.*** education training online development outreach

Canadian Career History

St. Clair College Windsor Campus June - August 2024/2025

Served as an ACE online instructor by helping international students upgrade reading,

writing and exam skills to meet academic requirements in general programs

Queen’s Elite Academy September 2023 - 2024

ENG3U/4U online instructor, ESLEOL4/5 online instructor

Providing online academic English and ESLEO classes for up to 20 - 40 students

One Direction Academy September 2022 - July 2023

ENG3U/4U online instructor, CIE3M/BBB4M online instructor

Providing online academic English and Business classes for up to 20 - 40 students

Center for English Studies Summer Program 2022

Provided English instruction for B1 - B2 level

Language Links/ Jidi Canada April 2021 - June 2022

Provided online English courses to Korean students ages 5 - 14 years

Beacon of Light Private Elementary School September 2020 – December 2021

Teacher Primary and Middle

Taught Gr. 1 – 8 Language Arts and Social Studies

Lolart Academy June 2019 – June 2022 Program developer, instructor and tutor

taught ESLDO/ ENG3-4U / Pathways classes

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

Hanson Canada August 2019-May 2020 Curriculum development & English/speaking skills instructor

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

Delivered training on the application of CLB and LINC methodology

St. George International College April – August 2019 Pathways Instructor

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

MacKenzie College February – April 2019 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 – June 2019 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 2019

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

Created, developed and instituted the Grade 6/7 Science Curriculum

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

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

LINC Instructor for Literacy - L6, EAP Instructor

Provided Language Instruction for Newcomers LINC

Community Service

Halton Women’s Centre / Halton Multicultural Council - tutor

Oakville South Central Association of Residents - President

Areas of Expertise

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

Instructed Gr 9-12 according to Growing Success guideline

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

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/curriculae

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: provides a sensitive and supportive learning environment.

Inventive: delivers unique learning experiences for learners of all levels

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

Adaptable: does 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 2016

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 Certificate for Piano April 1986

Teacher Certificate for Piano April 1986

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