| Name | John M. |
|---|---|
| City | Victoria, BC |
| Teaching | English |
| Native Language | English |
| Lessons Take Place | Locally |
| Hourly Rate | C$33 |
Accredited Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree; TESL Canada Certified Diploma * Reputation for dependability and loyalty * Hard working, personable; professional in appearance and manner
2013 -TESL Canada Diploma VIA, Victoria, BC 2006 – 2008 - Master’s Degree in Theology Urshan Graduate School, St. Louis, MO 1989 – 1991 - Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 1987 – 1989 - Associate’s Degree in Science Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
ESL * Over two years of ESL teaching including grammar and writing * Taught Business English and Conversational English at Inlingua, Victoria * Languages Canada certification through TESL diploma at Victoria, PGIC / VIA - TESL program 120 hours including: observed ESL classes and participated in 10 hours of observed practice teaching with positive grades * Adapted curriculum in college class setting and incorporated students from Columbia, Ukraine, Pacific Islands and Eastern Europe Communication * Assisted growth of new private college from 50 to 140 students in three years * Coordinated the delivery of resident services for all incoming college students including international students for four consecutive years and presided over distance education program * Managed budget decisions, met with parents about their children * Confident in public speaking – have spoken to crowds numbering up to 1000 * Published writer – contributed to magazine with circulation of 15,000
Teaching * Facilitated distance learning for students through University of New Mexico, on-line campus: 300 hours * Instructed courses on leadership, conflict resolution, teacher training, religion and science to students in India, Myanmar, Poland and Australia * Taught 10 courses including English Grammar, Writing and Teaching Youth and Adults to students at the post-secondary level * Organized the learning process, conducted on-going and final assessments, performed marking and grading * Utilized multi-media technologies for presentations, explanations and practice activities * Served as high school principal for two years at an American independent school * Taught adults in religious settings for 20 years * Participated in professional development conferences * Positively reinforced productive learning * Kept a tidy and inviting classroom; developed and ordered curriculum as required
I am flexible and will be able to work around the student's schedule.
A public place such as a library or coffee shop.
