Andrew Lindsay
Summary
Fourteen years of professional public speaking experience, 11 as a post-secondary history instructor, three as a lecturer of historical topics at senior citizen residences. Three more years instructing English as a Second Language teacher in Asia.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Speaker
Circles Enrichment
11.2022 - Current
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Presented information regarding History to groups of 15-20 people.
- Managed time effectively during presentations, balancing speaking points with interactive activities for optimal audience participation.
- Leveraged humor appropriately within speeches to maintain interest while still conveying important information effectively.
Substitute ESL teacher
Canadian English Schools
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Substitute ESL teacher to international students
- Taught English as a Second Language to diverse student groups, facilitating improved communication skills.
Instructor
University Canada West
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Taught Urban Canadian History online
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Instructor
Okanagan College
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Teaching Modern World History and BC History
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Instructor
Web International
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Instructed English as a Second Language to adults and students
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Instructor
South Texas College
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Taught US History Surveys I and II to college students
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Instructor
BCM English
03.2010 - 06.2010
- Instructed English as a Second Language to adults and students
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Instructor
Global English
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Instructed English as a Second Language to adults and students
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Instructor
Pittsburg State University
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Taught US History: 1945-1968, US History: 1968 - Present, Modern China, Modern Japan, Modern East Asia and US Sports History
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Instructor
Western Illinois University
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Taught US History Surveys I and II
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Instructor
Francis Marion University
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Instructed US History Survey I, Modern China, Modern Japan and US Sports History
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Education
Ph. D - US and Modern East Asian History
University of Toledo
MHK - Canadian Sports History
University of Windsor
B. Ed. - Intermediate/Senior Teaching
University of Toronto
BPHE Honour's Degree -
University of Toronto
Skills
- Public speaking
- Vocal tone
- Articulation
- Empathy display
- Impromptu speaking
- Persuasive speaking
- Confident body language
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching sports
- Horror movies
- True crime literature
Publications
- Boxing in Black and White: A Statistical Study of Race in the Ring, 1949-1983, McFarland, North Carolina, 2004
- Twenty Sport History book reviews in refereed journals
Languages
English
Certification
Ontario Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Public Speaker
Circles Enrichment
11.2022 - Current
Substitute ESL teacher
Canadian English Schools
07.2022 - 08.2022
Instructor
University Canada West
10.2020 - 12.2020
Instructor
Okanagan College
09.2019 - 05.2020
Instructor
Web International
09.2017 - 06.2018
Instructor
South Texas College
09.2010 - 05.2016
Instructor
BCM English
03.2010 - 06.2010
Instructor
Global English
11.2008 - 09.2009
Instructor
Pittsburg State University
09.2006 - 05.2008
Instructor
Western Illinois University
09.2005 - 05.2006
Instructor
Francis Marion University
09.2004 - 05.2005
MHK - Canadian Sports History
University of Windsor
B. Ed. - Intermediate/Senior Teaching
University of Toronto
BPHE Honour's Degree -
University of Toronto
Ph. D - US and Modern East Asian History
University of Toledo
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