TESOL/ESL Teacher and Brand Manager
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I would like to start off by introducing the fact that I am an international school teacher, the parent of international children, and a third culture kid myself. Although I have lived most of my life as an expat, I am a Canadian national and I will be relocating to Canada in July 2023.
Most of my work experience, whether it be in education or in management, has centered around the needs of international students and adults. From my college days at Cornell University when I volunteered to organize the International Student Coffee Mornings and Meet-ups, up until my last employment as an English teacher at the Swiss School in Singapore, I have held both professional positions as well as volunteer positions that cater to the needs of non-English speakers, enrolled international students, and foreign clients or patients.
I also have experience in brand management and tertiary education institutions which has given depth to the knowledge I have about cross-cultural and language challenges.
I am looking for a position in an educational institution that will allow me to expand on the experience I already hold. I believe my 49 years of international experience and my ability to relate to students of all ages represents an asset for this particular position.
I currently reside in Singapore but am available for an interview at your convenience.
Best regards,
Swiss School in Singapore. August 2019 – June 2020
Taught English to Grades 1 to 6 and Science to Grades 3 and 4 in a Swiss-German curriculum school in order to prepare students to transition to United World College Southeast Asia after Grade 6.
Village February 2018 – February 2019
An off-shoot company of the Fondazione Collegio delle Università Milanesi, Village specializes in sporting and large event management, specifically in residential systems. Developed business and contract-building between Village and partner companies to set up the AC Milan Junior Football
Camps in different countries around the world. Promoting the company to secure Expo Village contracts, which implies exclusive management rights for any Expo Village housing.
Fondazione Collegio delle Università Milanesi February – September 2018
Established and formalized partnerships and networks with foreign institutions and entities related to university-level study abroad. Conducted English conversation courses for Fondazione students.
Organized and managed English language activities for Fondazione students. Translated documents from Italian to English and wrote/edited web and print content for the Fondazione. Developed overseas program for students of the Fondazione. Managed the transition and integration of all foreign students at the Fondazione.
American School of Milan, Milan, Italy September 2017 – February 2018
Assumed any middle school or high school teacher duties in the absence of regular faculty members.
Assisted with any academically-related duties when faculty members were unavailable.
English Preparatory Program. September 2009 – November 2009
Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
Delivered the 1-year English formative program to first year students in order to prepare them for the entirely English language academic curriculum of the university.
New Zealand International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. June – December 2008
Taught English as a Second Language on a part-time basis to Elementary School students aged 5-11
years.
Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. August 2006 – May 2007
Taught 8th grade English as a Second Language on a full-time basis to both pull-out students and students immersed in mainstream classes.
Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt. August 2004 – June 2006
Taught levels 1, 2, (IB Ab Initio) 3, 4 (IB HL1/SL2) and 5 (IB HL2) Spanish classes at the high school level on a full-time basis.
Vertical Team Leader for World Languages Department
(Curriculum Review)
Organizer and co-sponsor of Culture Trip to Spain
Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt. August 2002 – May 2004
Taught Spanish 2, 3 Pre-IB and 4 (IB A2 SL) on a part-time basis.
Organizer and co-sponsor of Culture Trip to Spain
Brand Manager – Estée Lauder
Trade Development Company, Cairo, Egypt. August 1999 –October 2001
Handled the marketing and distribution of Estée Lauder cosmetics, skin care, and fragrance products in Egypt for the local distributor. Liaised with Estée Lauder regional headquarters in Dubai.
Department of Modern Languages August 1997- May 1998
University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
Taught French and Spanish grammar and language (Levels I-Beginner and III-Intermediate) at the undergraduate level while taking graduate courses in French literature.
Department of Modern and Classical Languages. August 1996- May 1997
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Taught French grammar and language (Levels I and II-Beginner) at the undergraduate level while taking graduate courses in French literature.
Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas. June 1995- June 1996
Main focus of business was to attract international patients.
Washington DC.
The College of New Jersey, School of Education, Trenton, New Jersey
Master of Education in English as a Second Language August 2005
GPA: 4.0
The College of New Jersey, School of Education, Trenton, New Jersey
Teacher Certification in English as a Second Language August 2004
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish Language/Literature May 1995
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science May 1995
GPA: 3.5 Graduated with Honors in All Subjects
