I wish to continue instructional contract work where I can make use of my extensive English-language teaching experience in business and technology. I love facilitating the learning process. I continually strive for ways to use new technology in meaningful ways to enhance training.  Here's my main Canadian training experience and a few notes.

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British Columbia Institute of Technology
International Studies, 3700 Willingdon Avenue,
Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3H2 CANADA
9/97 to the present

Present Work: Teaching language skills in BCIT's PELD (Professional English Language Development) Program. Working with international and immigrant students. (Please, take a moment to read a few of the older practice writings for the Internet.) Developing students' pre-technical language skills necessary for their admission and success in the programs at the institute. With colleagues, participating in meetings and developing new instructional materials for students who are learning English as an Additional Language.

Pitman Business College
688 - 690 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1P1 CANADA
11/96 to 7/97

Past Project: Developed, maintained, and taught a course entitled, English Conversation for Business.

Designed for ESL students, the specialized outline emphasized oral English competency as required in a North American business setting. Discussion questions formed the basis for classes, which included authentic readings from newspapers and periodicals. After completion, the students were prepared for enrollment in regular courses at the college.

A Special Note I am keenly interested in the educational aspects of personal computers. I have matured with PC technology over the last twenty years. We have moved from 360K floppies to 400 gigabyte hard drives, from basic ANSI to browser-based apps. We've continually upgraded from DOS 2.0 to Windows Vista, and from Hercules B&W to dazzling wide-screen colour LCDs. More than ever, computers help us to play, work, swap, and communicate.  Most importantly, PC's have done a great deal to make the world a smaller yet smarter place.

A Personal Summary Since the completion of my Bachelors degree in Education, I have been involved extensively in English as a Second Language teaching. I have adapted easily to instruction with children and adult learners. I enjoy technical and business subjects. My employment and personal goals have allowed the freedom of extensive travel and exposure to differing cultures. As I have worked, I have taken on varied responsibilities with each position. These HTML documents are true and represent-ative of my employment history.  For additional information please don't hesitate to contact me.