ESL Certificate, Vancouver Community College
MA, Asian Studies, University of British Columbia
BA, English Literature, University of Victoria
Certificate in Conversational Mandarin, Vancouver School Board Continuing Education
Introduction to Japanese, The Learning Annex, Vancouver
While I was pursuing my Masters, I worked as a TA (Teaching Assistant) with undergraduate students from around the world, and lived for two years with a foreign student from Shanghai. She needed to improve her English, and I wanted to improve my Mandarin. Each and every day became a language learning and teaching experience. As well, I worked for two summers as a guide at the Vancouver Aquarium, showing foreign tourist groups around the facility and explaining all the exhibits. I have been an English literacy volunteer for several years, working with new Canadians learning English as second (or third, or fourth!) language. I can provide excellent personal and professional references.
Languages
Native Speaker: English (Canadian)
Other Languages: Mandarin (fluent)
Location and Availability
Onsite: Full-time,Part-time,Contract
I would like to work with young students at the elementary and high school levels. China is my first choice, especially Shanghai or Beijing. I am also interested in Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
Online:
I am available for online tutoring.
Assessment of spoken language skills
I am available for online consulting.
As an online coach, I work remotely with individuals and groups in Asia who want to improve their English before travelling to North America on business or for pleasure.
