Laurie Thomas

Experienced English Teacher

With almost 20 years experience in the English language teaching field, as well as a Master's Degree in Teaching English as an Additional Language, I feel I would be an asset to a college, university, or language school that takes English language learning seriously. I take a student-centered approach to teaching, and look for opportunities to create course designs and curriculum to best match students' goals, while challenging and stretching their language abilities. Course design and curriculum development are my key strengths, as well as developing strong rapport with students. I strive to continually learn and keep up with latest approaches and methodology in this field. I feel I could offer the best education to students who have well-defined language goals and a strong desire to succeed. I look forward to sharing what I have to offer with students in the UAE.

Last Resume Update May 1, 2019
Address Langley, Canada
E-mail laurieraho@hotmail.com
Phone Number 7787724626

Experience

Simon Fraser University
English Language Instructor
Aug 2018 - Current

- teaching English to university students from Japan, China, and other nations for university credit abroad

New Directions English Language School
LINC Intructor
May 2016 - Current

- developing assessments and curriculum for LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- progress reports and conference summaries to show students their progressions
- field trip coordinator

Oxford Seminars
TESL Certificate Instructor
Jun 2009 - Current

Teaching potential teachers the TESL Certificate course for training in EFL environments

Education

Simon Fraser University
Certificate Program for University Teaching and Learning
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Simon Fraser University
Master's of Education
Sep 2017 - Feb 2019

TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language

University of Northern BC
Bachelor of Arts
Sep 1996 - Jun 2001

Major in English Literature

Contact Candidate