SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 6 years of experience working with international students + 4 years of experience, teaching English as a Second Language.

Former AFS exchange student (Brazil) and Work Abroad participant (Jamaica).

Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Conversant in French.

Experience coordinating and promoting events.

Filemaker Pro, MS Word, Excel, Netscape, Eudora, PhotoShop.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997-1998 UCSD Extension, English Language Program

Classroom Instructor

Taught English as a Second Language to international students. Designed

lessons and curriculum. Maintained student records in computer database.

Planned computer lab sessions for classes. Chaperoned field trips,

Produced student videos and class books.

1997 Company Name, Los Angeles, CA

Events Coordinator and Promoter

Organized a big band jazz concert attended by 500 people. Created a weekly

swing dancing night at a popular club. Obtained permits. Designed ads and

flyers. Booked talent. Formulated promotion strategies.

1995-1997 Los Angeles Unified School District

Adult School Instructor

Taught English as a Second Language, US Citizenship, and high school

subjects to adults. Tutored students individually. Maintained attendance

records and grades. Created lesson plans and original materials.

Gave a presentation at the 1996 Adult Division Fall Conference.

1991-1994 City of Del Mar and City of Santa Barbara

Lifeguard

Rescued swimmers from rip currents. Filed emergency reports. Enforced

beach regulations. Maintained clean and safe public environment. Explained

policies to the public. Mediated disputes, Taught skills to other lifeguards.

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EDUCATION

1993 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Intermediate/Senior, Computer Science, Accounting Specialist

University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

1983 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

1993-present TEACHER - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS

STUDIES

Thames Valley District School Board

*Taught students in grades 9 through OAC

*Curriculum development for Grade 9 transition years

*Computer Site Manager for last 5 years

*Provided computer training to school staff

*Student council staff advisor

*Yearbook staff advisor

*Girls soccer coach

*Stage construction for major school play

*Escorted students to Greece, Italy, Boston, New York,

Orlando and Chicago

*Encouraged and prepared students for Accounting Competitions;

Consecutive year first place winners.

1992-1998 TEACHER - HERITAGE LANGUAGE

London District Catholic School Board, London, Ontario

*Teacher for Heritage Language program, grades 11 through OAC

*Directed/Produced annual school show for 5 years

1997-1998 DIRECTOR FOR SCHOOL OF ARTS

Hellenic School of Arts, London, Ontario

*Curriculum development

*Managed school

1995-1998 ACTING PRINCIPAL/TEACHER FOR HERITAGE

LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Lambton County School Board, Sarnia, Ontario

1995-1998 COMPUTER STUDIES NIGHT SCHOOL TEACHER

Thames Valley District School Board, London, Ontario

*Taught Introduction to Computers and Programming to adults

1984-1985 COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHING ASSISTANT

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

*Supervised Lab

*Provided computer programming assistance to undergraduates

*Instructed students on various program debugging skills

1986-1992 TEACHER OF HERITAGE LANGUAGE PROGRAM

St. Demetrios Greek School, Calgary, Alberta

1984-1985 TEACHER OF HERITAGE LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Windsor Board of Education, Windsor, Ontario

1986-1995 MATHEMATICS TUTOR

*Provided private math tutoring to students, grades 3 through 12

OTHER EXPERIENCE

1985-1991 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

Shell Canada, Calgary, Alberta

1987-present SKIPPER/TOUR GUIDE

London, Ontario

*Planned , organized and skippered sailing vessels and flotillas for

international sailors on voyages in Ontario, British Columbia,

Greece and Turkey

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

*Completed required computer science courses towards Bachelor of

Computer Science degree at the University of Windsor (1983-1985)

*Coastal Cruising

*Coastal and Celestial Navigation

*Presently studying music and learning to play the tenor saxophone

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Summary of Qualifications

Seven years international work and sport experience. MA in TESL and BS in Psychology. Experience teaching all levels of ESL to multicultural groups and refugees, incl. TOEFL and GED preparation. Experience using computer assisted language learning and MS Office 97 software programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Familiar with international student visa procedures and cultural counseling programs. Three years territory sales experience. Two years military service. Professional career playing and coaching soccer in three countries. A bilingual education, incl. studies abroad.

Experience

1998-1999 "NAME OF SCHOOL" Houston, TX
 ESL Instructor Taught  all levels of ESL reading, writing, listening, and  speaking.
 * Organized teacher’s resource room and assisted IEP coordinator.
 * Designed student handbook and formatted teacher/organization evaluations.
* Developed curriculum and exams for refugee program.
 
 1998-1999 ******** ,  Houston, TX
 Trainer
 * Provided technical training for youth club soccer teams.
 
 1998 "NAME OF SCHOOL"   Houston, TX
 ESL Instructor
 * Taught all levels of ESL reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
 * Supervised Public Service Program for refugees and resident immigrants.
 
1997-1998 "NAME OF SCHOOL" , Hattiesburg, MS
 ESL Instructor
 * Served as a substitute teacher for all levels and aspects of ESL.

 1997-1998 "NAME OF SCHOOL" , Hattiesburg, MS
 Head Coach
 * Recruited for, trained, and coached men’s soccer program.
 * Managed team’s budget, practice facilities, transport and accommodations.

 1994-1995  "NAME OF COMPANY" ,  NTL, South Africa
 Sales Representative/Area Manager
 * Responsible for building clientele in area through product demonstrations.
 * Won national sales award for 2nd highest sales as an agent for 3M.
 * Turned in an annual sales productivity increase of 60% for designated area.

 1990-1991 "NAME OF COMPANY"                 NTL, South Africa
 Sales Representative
 * Responsible for building clientele in area through product demonstrations.
 * Started working in stock room to become familiar with products.
 * Assisted manager with marketing strategies and targets.

 1988-1990               South African Air Force               NTL, South Africa  Manager: Military Supply Stores
 * Began service as a load master and managed stores for remainder of service.
Education 1991-1997 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
 Master of Arts in Teaching of Languages.
 Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Other Professional Experience
 1991-1999               Independent Contractor                                      USA  Soccer Trainer
 * Responsible for coaching, selecting, and training local teams and individuals.  * Directed Summer camps and weekend clinics for club organizations.
 
 1990-1998               Various  Contracts                               UK, USA, RSA  Goalkeeper
 * Spent six months in England on trial with Nottingham Forest  F.C.
 (1990).
 * Played in South African National Soccer league for Real Taj

 (1991).
 * Awarded a soccer scholarship to study and play in the United States (1991).  * Played in Bass Charity Shield for Notts County in England (1993).
 * Represented Jackson Chargers in the U.S. Independent Soccer League
 (1996).
 * Played against Croatian National Team during warm up to Olympics(1996).
 (1998).
 * Represented Savannah in the U.S. Eastern Indoor Soccer League
 
References PROVIDED ON REQUEST