David MacCannell
Instructor/Tutor
482 Walgrove Way Calgary,AB
Summary
Knowledgeable instructor/tutor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructor
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada
Calgary, AB
09.2023 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Language Coach
Hyundai/Kia
Namyang , South Korea
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Tailored approaches to address student learning needs, styles and strategies.
- Conducted foreign language training using assessment plans, instructor guides and student materials.
- Administered learning assessments to correlate with or directly support unit, topic and course objectives.
- Leveraged language fonts, keyboards and language training software to assist with lessons.
- Supplemented instruction with contemporary authentic materials and advanced techniques.
Online English Instructor
Gongju National University
Gongju/Cheonan, South Korea
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Taught English language to Korean students in an online setting.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material. This included online lessons using Zoom and employing other apps and websites.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
Language Coach
SK Hynix
Icheon, South Korea
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Tailored approaches to address student learning needs, styles and strategies.
- Conducted foreign language training using assessment plans, instructor guides and student materials.
- Administered learning assessments to correlate with or directly support unit, topic and course objectives.
- Leveraged language fonts, keyboards and language training software to assist with lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON 09.1987 - 06.1994
Master of Education -
University of The People
Pasadena, California 04.2022 - Current
Skills
Student records management
Post-secondary education
Special needs teaching
Curriculum design
Lesson Planning
Timeline
Instructor
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada
09.2023 - Current
Language Coach
Hyundai/Kia
09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Education -
University of The People
04.2022 - Current
Online English Instructor
Gongju National University
09.2020 - 09.2022
Language Coach
SK Hynix
04.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing
Lakehead University
09.1987 - 06.1994