Teaching Preferences
Online Teaching
One-on-One at $10-20 per hour
Group Teaching at $0-10 per hour
Offers free trial classes
Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (Languages)
Language of Instruction:
English
Discussion Skills, Pronunciation, Presentation Skills, Writing, Vocabulary
Teaching Experience
Senior Culture and Communication Specialist
Microsoft - Global Technology Support Center, Karnataka, India
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Culture, Communication Training - Core, Advanced, Effective Workplace Writing
Training Materials Development
Chaired restructuring of assessment process for workplace writing
Language Instructor
English Language Centre - Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Sep 1999 - Jul 2006
English Academic Purposes, English Workplace, Writing Assistance Programme, Centre Independent Language Learning (CILL), English Language Enhancement Programme (ELEP)
Teaching, Materials Writing, Group Leader (ELEP)
Teacher-Trainer - Methodology for Oral English Classes
TianShui Teachers' College, Gansu Province, China
Sep 1989 - Jul 1990
Teaching Methods, Oral English, Vocabulary
Trainer - Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing
Lanhua (Lanzhou Chemical Industry Corp - #1 Middle School, Gansu Province, China
Sep 1988 - Jun 1989
Basic Fluency, Western Culture, Current Events
Grades 3 & 4 Teacher
Oliver Elementary School, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 1981 - Jun 1988
Language, Math, History, Geography, Science, Physical Education
Senior Mathematics & Form Master
Kagoro Teachers College, Kaduna, Nigeria
Sep 1978 - Jun 1979
Mathematics, Teaching Methods
Science Teacher
South Peace Senior Secondary School, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1977 - Jun 1978
Biology, Chemistry, Forestry
Professional Experience
Teacher-Trainer
OWLS - Other Worlds Learning Services, Hong Kong
Jul 2006 - PresentDesigning and delivering programmes and workshops.
Yuvalok, Banglalore, India (NGO)
- 3 Primary & Middle School Teaching Methods workshops
SUMI, Kalimpong - 3 8-hour Sessions
- Primary (1 day), Middle (1 day), Secondary (1 day)
Calcutta International School, Middle School
- 6 2-hour workshops: 6 different topics
Effective Communication for Teachers (British Council, Kolkata)
- local schools and universities
Director
Other Worlds Learning Services, Hong Kong
Jul 2006 - PresentInternet-based Business Coaching
Company Courses: Workplace Speaking and Writing
- Saha & Ray Advocates, Kolkata, India
- Selvel, Kolkata (British Council)
- British Oxygen, Kolkata (British Council)
- Shaw & Sons, Hong Kong
Education
MA in Linguistics (TESOL)
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Sep 1990 - Apr 1993
Dissertation - analysis of scientific discourse
Teaching Certification (PGCE equivalent)
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1976 - Apr 1977
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1972 - Apr 1976
Professional Exams & Certifications
IELTS - Speaking & Writing Examiner
IELTS, Hong Kong
Year Of Passing:
2002
Examined in Hong Kong, as well as West Bengal, Punjab and Mizoram, India
Associations & Membership
BEsig (iatefl)
United Kingdom
Sep 2008 - PresentBusiness English Special Interest Group
Asia TEFL
Korea, Republic of
Sep 2004 - Present
Toastmasters International (Microsoft Speech Weavers - Bangalore)
Karnataka, India
Jan 2011 - PresentCC - Competent Communicator
CL - Competent Leader