Barb Sherin

Flexible, adaptable, teacher/tutor for all English levels and nationalities of university students. Experienced, cross-cultural, English education specialist in Asia, the Middle East and Canada. 25 years of ESL/EFL teaching, training, tutoring and management experience. Hired, trained, scheduled and observed English teachers as Head Teacher. Created, invigilated and marked homework/tests/exams.

Delivered a variety of courses to: elementary, high school and university students.

Online English Instructor - Musahino University (via ELS/ILSC Vancouver)

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Delivered a full-time 5-month English program to first and second year International Business and Foreign Language students
• Taught 3 Courses: Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening, Canadian Experience to A1- B2 English levels
• Marked written essays and gave specific recommendations for improvement on the rubrics
• Assessed group presentations and marked online tests developed by National Geographic for their specific programs such as Reading Explorer

Online English Tutor - Betakid.com

(2021-01)

• Deliver English language programs such as National Geographic Reading Explorer to primary, secondary, and adult learners of English
• Responsible for writing daily reports on each learner, detailing what vocabulary, grammar, speaking and reading strategies were learned

Online English Tutor - I-Tutor.com

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Taught all 4 skills to adult learners from Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
• Created supplemental material for lessons and did student reports daily commenting on strong and weak areas and how to specifically improve their productive skills of speaking and writing

English Teacher/Tutor - Lemon Tree Learning Centre - Hong Kong

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Taught pre-school, elementary and secondary school students: phonics, reading and writing programs resulting in a grade 5 and a 6 student receiving 100% and 99% in their oral and written English marks at public school
• Communicated with parents on a weekly basis

English Lecturer/Instructor - King Saud University - Riyadh, KSA

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Performed English language training to Science and Business undergrad students
• Invigilated, marked tests and lectured students on a weekly and monthly basis
• Created power point presentations and learning activities for smart boards

Vocational English Facilitator - The Oxford Partnership - KSA

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Instructed, tested, invigilated A1- B1 levels, female Foundation students
• Motivated and problem solved language issues benefiting the learner atmosphere in the classroom
• Designed material/lessons for B1 intermediate level, female, Business English, vocational students
• Created and assessed practical vocational English tasks and assignments

Grade 8 English Teacher - Horizon International School - Yangon

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Instructed, managed and delivered Cambridge English courses
• Assessed students with both formative and with summative assessments
• Managed, resolved problems with students of Burmese, Indian and Arab descent

English Teacher - Star English Language Centre - Yangon

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Taught young adults, adults and children a myriad of English language programs
• TOEFL, IELTS, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening Cambridge English
• Prepared multi-media lessons which stimulated students interest in English

English Instructor - Collingwood language Centre - Phnom Penh

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Instructed L4/L12 secondary and university students
• Tested, invigilated, marked monthly tests
• Taught grade 12 boys American Academic English
• Delivered IGCSE English to grade 10 boys
• Marked homework/exams, invigilated tests/exams
• Managed and disciplined boys with behavioral issues
• Wrote individual student reports at the end of the course

Secondary English Teacher - Zaman International High School - Phnom Penh

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

Designer / Set Up - Chun Yung International School - Shandong, China

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

• Designed classrooms and selected furniture, active boards creating an interesting and lively educational atmosphere
• Developed curriculum for pre-school, elementary and middle school students
• Interviewed new and prospective students and explained the different programs to parents

English Teacher Trainer for MOE English Teachers - Pro-ELT, British Council - KL, Malaysia

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Upgraded over 65 local, Malay, primary and secondary English teachers' level of English and teaching methodologies resulting in more student centered lessons and more competent, confident teachers of English
• Delivered weekly reports to the British Council on attendance, issues and material covered
• Problem solved with teachers regarding schedule conflicts or other language related problems

Primary Teacher English Trainer - SMR Group - KL, Malaysia

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Observed, trained and scheduled 20 primary English teachers at 5 SK local schools for upgrading teaching methodologies creating learner centered classes
• Delivered weekly and monthly attendance reports for the MOE's records developing relationships with the local Education Officers
• Held weekly teacher training workshops where teachers observed and practiced new ways of teaching

Primary Native English Teacher (PNET) - Catholic Mission and Tak Tin LLSK primary schools - Hong Kong

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

• Instructed student centred English lessons to all grade 1-6 classes, increasing student participation and knowledge of English
• Delivered monthly teacher training workshops for all English teachers improving their English teaching skills and building relationships
• Held weekly meetings with the grade 2 teachers to explain and advise on the lesson plans and their roles in the class which clarified and organized their classroom duties
• Trained grade 5 and 6 students on lunch time radio programs enhancing their interest in English

TESL Diploma - Canadian College of Educators

E-Moderator Course - British Council

DELTA Diploma, Module 1 - International House

CELTA Certificate - Language Studies Canada

E-business Certificate - Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Arts - Trent University