INSTRUCTOR
Pre-University  Global Citizenship Program
University of Toronto, New College International Programs
2024

• Designed interactive lessons, materials, and project-based activities that align with the program curriculum and Global Citizenship Educational frameworks on the topic of Zero Hunger (SDG 2)

• Maintained accurate records for student attendance and progress and submitted a written evaluation for each student 

• Instructed and supported students academically, offering individual guidance and feedback for further academic and personal development

• Prepared, hosted, and recorded the ISA GCP Podcast with students, discussing their research on Food Insecurity in various countries

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Youth International English Program           University of Toronto, New College International Programs
2023

• Coordinated, supported, and mentored 25 instructors to develop and deliver course curriculum and administrative responsibilities resulting in the smooth flow of daily and program-wide operation

• Advised and made recommendations for program and curriculum enhancement, based on curriculum frameworks, collaborating with instructors and program directors to deliver lessons that enrich students’ learning experience

• Developed, planned, and facilitated orientation and graduation for 500+ international youth students (aged 13 – 18), coordinating the implementation of the events with various divisions and stakeholders

• Worked collaboratively with the administrative team and staff to liaise with agents, groups, and school officials to facilitate student experience resulting in outstanding feedback and an increase in student recruitment 

• Created staff schedules and maintained a divisional online hub that ensures access to relevant course and administration documents using various MS Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

EDUCATOR and RESEARCHER                   Self-employed
2019 - 2023

• Planned and implemented educational programs, course curricula and syllabi, and resources that engage various learning styles and multiple intelligences through diverse pedagogical approaches, participatory methods, community-engaged learning, and critical frameworks 

• Facilitated holistic, experiential, creative and embodied inquiry-based workshops, courses, and retreat programs (in-person and online) designed for educators and aimed to foster deeper self-awareness, build individual and community well-being, and strengthen emotional resilience

• Conducted qualitative research using mixed methods (interviews, focus groups, participant observation), analyzed data and academic literature, synthesized common themes that emerged to inform further program development  

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE INSTRUCTOR                        
University of Toronto, New College International Foundation Program (IFP)
2015 - 2019

• Collaborated with faculty and staff, as well as worked independently, in the development and implementation of the curricular and co-curricular activities, materials, and experiential trips based on established course outcomes for IFP10Y1Y: Academic Listening & Speaking undergraduate-level course

• Advised students on academic, co-curricular, and personal matters; tailored plans to individual student’s needs through scheduled office hours, delivered extra learning support, when required, to ensure a clear understanding of course tasks, lessons, and assignments

• Consulted with Academic Student Advisor and Student Life team regarding at-risk students to recommend appropriate resources and services, maintain students’ well-being and their successful completion of the program

• Delivered lessons on essential skills for academic success at the undergraduate level within Faculty of Arts and Science programs; topics included effective listening and note-taking, critical thinking, researching, seminar and oral discussions

• Participated in weekly division-wide and quarterly program-wide meetings to review students’ progress, address any issues and challenges, find effective solutions, and improve teaching methods

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR 
University of Toronto, New College International English Program 
2007 - 2019

• Administered diagnostic tests, interviewed, and conducted skill assessment with in-coming international students, ensuring appropriate language-proficiency level placement

• Generated weekly curriculum reports on lesson tasks and learning objectives, evaluating that the material taught corresponds to the program‘s pedagogical framework, and increasing students’ engagement and participation 

• Designed and implemented interactive, experiential, communicative, student-centred, and content/project-based language activities that integrate all four language skills, improving students’ linguistic self-confidence and inter-cultural awareness