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Brendan Graham Alexander

Address: Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

E-mail: brendanteacher@gmail.com

Tel: 214-994-3763

Professional info

Over 5+ years I have been actively developing my skills as an educator. I have a multitude of instruction and teaching experience, over a wide variety of different classes, students and skill levels. In addition, I have experience as a curriculum writer and resource developer. I have contributed to a number of projects throughout Asia, Canada and the Middle East. On each of these occasions, I have displayed my creativity, attention to detail, and flair for education.

Although much of my experience as an instructor has been in the field of ESL, my knowledge base for educational theory and methodology extends far beyond language learning. I am currently in the midst of completing my Masters in Educational Technology program at the University of British Columbia, where we study the practice and theory surrounding digital literacy, technology-assisted education and online learning communities.

Work Experience - Curriculum Design

  • Currently designing lessons for youth bridge program to be delivered to 8th and 9th grade English learners in Korea and China who plan intend to immigrate to Canada. This program blends core ESL skills, critical thinking and social skills with topics vital to the future success non-Canadian students who plan to attend Canadian high schools, such as Canadian history, social studies, language arts, art, math and science.

Curriculum Writer   |   Corpus Academics   |   Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​2013 - present

Career Objective

My career goal is to use my experience as an English language instructor along with my background in curriculum design to further my career in education with a focus on teaching, leadership and program development.

Qualifications

  • Former President and Webmaster of KH Toastmasters Club in Seoul, KR.

  • Toastmasters International credited public speaker with 2+ years of presentation and leadership experience.

  • Freelance blogger and writer for LAM Institute, a Hong Kong based sales consultant firm specializing in business and presentation training.

  • 1 year experience as technical support and website support specialist with Top Producer.

  • Skilled with Articulate Presenter and Quizmaker software.

  • Proficient with a number of office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.

2010 - present

2010 - present

  • Developed four 4 hour seminar series and four 2 hour online course on protection, recruiting and hiring practices for leading child safety curriculum provider using PowerPoint, Articulate Presenter and Quizmaker software.

  • Designed two 1 hour “Bullyproofing” anti-bullying workshops for parents and children ages 8-13 using PowerPoint.

Lead Curriculum Writer   |   Kidproof Safety   |   Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​2012

  • Graduated from Canada's perennial top comprehensive university with a Major in English Literature and a Minor in Humanities.

Bachelor of Arts   |   Simon Fraser University   |   Burnaby, B.C. Canada

Completed 2006

Education

Published Works

  • Story Wiz (36 storybook + workbook series)

    • ISBN 978-89-94313-00-9

  • Phonics Catch (4 book series)

    • ISBN 978-89-94313-73-3

  • Listening Catch (8 book series)

    • ISBN 978-89-94313-86-3

  • K-PASS Seminar Series & Online Courses

    • Child Abuse Prevention

    • Policy & Procedure

    • Hiring, Recruiting, Screening & Supervising

    • Working with Kids

  • Bullyproofing Workshop

    • Bullyproofing for Kids

    • Bullyproofing for Parents

  • Youth Bridge Program (in progress)

    • ACE Grade 8

    • ACE Grade 9

Work Experience - Teaching

  • Taught and developed lessons for adult ESL students of a variety of aptitude levels, from beginner to advanced, in one of Vancouver’s most respected English language schools.

  • Supervised activities, field trips and graduations for up to 150 adult students of various cultural backgrounds.

Teacher   |   CSLI   |   Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​2012 - 2013

  • Developed individualized lesson strategies, facilitated reading, writing and TOEFL classes, and helped improve the English of high school students of various levels of fluency.

Tutor   |   ReadingGate   |   Surrey, B.C. Canada

​2012 - 2013

  • Instructed and tutored elementary and high school students for SATs, reading and writing clinics and university prep classes for this successful afterschool and bootcamp program. 

Tutor   |   Elite Education   |   Coquitlam, B.C. Canada

​2011 - 2013

  • Designed lessons and materials, instructed and observed beginner level communication and pronunciation classes during TESOL certificate practicum placement through Greystone College.

Student Teacher   |   ILSC   |    Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​2012

  • Planned lessons and instructed university age ELT students for a collaborative education project between McGill University and the Royal Commission in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

  • Supervised CALL labs where I was responsible for coordinating 12 classes using a computer assisted learning program called Tell Me More.

  • Designed and edited reading, writing and listening exams based on Cambridge (KET, PET, FCE) benchmarks and the educational standards of McGill University School of Continuing Studies Department.

English Language Trainer  |   McGill University SCS   |    Jubail, Saudi Arabia

​2011-2012

  • Planned lessons, created course materials and excelled teaching ESL to K-6 students with Edubest afterschool program.

  • Increased enrollment in Edubest afterschool program at Yeoksam Elementary School from 6 classes and 80 students in May of 2009 to 9 classes and over 120 students by the following year.

  • Won 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year award for entire Edubest Language program of over 80 skilled and experienced native speaking teachers.

English Teacher   |   Yeoksam Elementry School   |    Seoul, South Korea

​2009-2011

  • Developed lessons, activities and course materials, supervised out-of-class trips and managed classroom in ECE environment for this prestigious preschool and Kindergarten English immersion academy.

English Teacher  |   Sogang Language Program   |    Seoul, South Korea

​2008-2009

Hobbies & Interests

  • Sports and athletics

  • Writing and blogging

  • Public speaking and presentation

  • Design, drawing and art

  • Movies and music

  • Technology and media

  • Wrote and edited unit and level tests used throughout 80+ public schools in the EduBest Language Program by teachers of K-6 grade students.

  • Developed a series of 36 illustrated storybooks and workbooks, 4 early-level phonics and 8 listening activity books currently used by K-4 grade students throughout the EduBest program.

Curriculum Developer   |   Edubest   |   Seoul, South Korea

​2009 - 2012

  • Delivered lessons to intermediate and advanced level university-aged students based on Cambridge World Pass and TOEFL curriculum for this well-regarded language school.

Substitute Teacher   |   ILAC  |    Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​2012

  • Graduated with honours from Greystone College's 130 hour TESOL Standard Level 1 certificate program.

  • Studied classroom management, lesson Planning, teacher discourse, intercultural awareness and communication, professional conduct and development.

  • Completed 3 week practicum with International Language School of Canada.

TESOL Certificate   |   Greystone College   |   Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​Completed 2012

  • Currently enrolled in the Master of Educational Technology program at the world-ranked University of British Columbia. The MET program is a full Master’s of Education degree conducted entirely online. This unique and innovative program takes a holistic approach to the theory and practice of online and technology-assisted learning. My estimated date of completion: Winter 2014.

Master of Education  |  University of British Columbia |   Vancouver, B.C. Canada

​Currently in progress

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