ALICE MILLER
London
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong background in academic research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results ensures adaptability to changing academic environments. Skilled in classroom instruction, scholarly writing, and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Known for reliability and ability to drive educational success through innovative teaching methods and collaborative projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Professor/Course Lead
Fanshawe College
05.2024 - Current
- Help newly landed immigrants integrate into Canadian society by exploring the various citizenship and immigration topics that will ultimately prepare them for their final test before coming a PR or Canadian citizen
- Provide the students with appropriate resources and materials for independent study
- Design curriculum for the online delivery using educational platforms on FOL (Fanshawe Online)
Academic Writing Professor
Fanshawe College
09.2017 - Current
- Instruct and assess international students in person and online in the WRIT-1034, Writing and Reason Course with the aims of improving their writing skills to help them write a proper essay that is up to college standards
- Review the correct principles, procedures, and methods of writing with the students
- Effectively communicate with the students about his/her problem areas
Online English Instructor/Manager
Kaplan International School
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Instructed adult learners of integrated class settings in the following core EAP subjects: reading, writing, reading and communication.
- Taught and create the curriculum for the Live Express classes offered to busy professionals
- Managed the East Coast and West Coast student level testing and other internal inquiries
Focus Group Facilitator
Fanshawe College
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed, implemented, and maintained a research database to track internal target groups and personas for focus group recruitment purposes
- Organized and managed all focus group recruitment; led facilitation of campus and community groups; wrote sessional field notes; co-authored project reports; co-presented findings as required
- Identified networking opportunities with new immigrant community leaders and service providers
- Regularly engaged these cultural leaders to build trusted relationships links to the broader college community
Speaking and Presentation Coach
The Princeton Review
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Facilitated workshops including communication skills and business English to various high-level employees of companies such as Hyundai and Kia automotive
- Instructed the Global Communications Presentation Course, in which students developed presentation skills along with the communication tools they needed to successfully present overseas
- Researched, created, and developed materials for the core textbooks in the Intensive English Program; facilitated one-to-one coaching sessions with employees
Education
Master of education - Classroom Specialist in Innovative Curriculum Design
Queen’s University
11.2020
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults - CELTA
Cambridge University
11.2010
Honors B.A - Specialist in Foreign Languages
University of Toronto
06.2008
Skills
- More than 20 years’ experience in the post-secondary education sector, especially in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Extremely culturally sensitive, highly capable, and very experienced with managing students from different backgrounds and age groups
- Excellent oral communication skills; experienced in developing and creating instructional workshops and curriculums
- Superb ability to build rapport with students and teammates
- Strong writing skills with many years’ experience tutoring and teaching students in all aspects of writing
- Proficient in a variety of educational technology databases (Moodle, Schoology, and Google Classroom)
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with IELTS, TOEFL, and the CELPIP
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Student mentoring
- Course planning
- Curriculum creation
- Diversity awareness
- Research and analysis
- Interpersonal relations
- Mentoring students
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 educators in the development of the course.
Timeline
Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Professor/Course Lead
Fanshawe College
05.2024 - Current
Online English Instructor/Manager
Kaplan International School
03.2021 - 10.2023
Academic Writing Professor
Fanshawe College
09.2017 - Current
Focus Group Facilitator
Fanshawe College
08.2015 - 12.2017
Speaking and Presentation Coach
The Princeton Review
03.2014 - 05.2015
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults - CELTA
Cambridge University
Honors B.A - Specialist in Foreign Languages
University of Toronto
Master of education - Classroom Specialist in Innovative Curriculum Design
Queen’s University
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