Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Training
Generic

Gerald Drabick

London

Summary

Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and group management. Known for delivering effective training sessions and fostering collaborative team dynamics. Consistently adaptable to changing needs and focused on achieving tangible results. Effective in creating impactful and engaging learning environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Integration Facilitator, English as Second Language Technologist and English Language Instructor

Fanshawe College
01.2010 - Current
  • Counselling students on ways to improve their academic performance, guiding them to resources for their post-secondary studies
  • Organizing volunteer activities and events in community to assist in their knowledge of Fanshawe, London and Canada
  • Responsible for all aspects of orientation, graduation and Open House activities
  • Assisted ESL students reach maximum efficiency in one-on-one tutoring sessions and a variety of workshop delivery models
  • Taught classes to provide skills necessary for EAP students to enter post-secondary programs

Independent Language Instructor

Independent Language Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Taught attorneys business English with focus on goal-setting, presentation, meeting and negotiating skills
  • Primary instructor for teaching TOEFL-preparation and academic writing classes

Country Manager of Instruction, Instructional Supervisor and Instructor

Berlitz Japan/Berlitz Korea
01.1988 - 2005
  • Contributed to growth of operation from two to five language centers
  • Recruited, trained, and coached 100+ English and other-language instructors, and six instructional managers in highly competitive market
  • Supervised team responsible for applying for visas for Instructors
  • Delivered high quality lessons to all age ranges and levels of students
  • Led the successful launch of new products in local markets, driving revenue growth and brand recognition.
  • Conducted assessments, ensuring customers could reach their language goals in the most efficient manner
  • Prepared and taught specialized writing classes to students going overseas for post-secondary studies
  • Provided lessons to employees of Korean Airlines, Procter and Gamble, IBM and others

Education

B.A. - Social Sciences (Political Science)

University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
01.1988

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Staff management
  • Community outreach
  • Financial management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary

Timeline

Student Integration Facilitator, English as Second Language Technologist and English Language Instructor

Fanshawe College
01.2010 - Current

Independent Language Instructor

Independent Language Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2010

Country Manager of Instruction, Instructional Supervisor and Instructor

Berlitz Japan/Berlitz Korea
01.1988 - 2005

B.A. - Social Sciences (Political Science)

University of Western Ontario

Training

  • Situational Leadership II (Blanchard Training and Development)
  • Successfully Managing People
  • Balanced Score Card

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Gerald Drabick