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Kenneth W. Van Abbema

Teacher
Hamilton,Canada

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Supply TeacherESL and English InstructorPrimary and Secondary School TeacherIELTS Teacher / ExaminerCurriculum Writer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Hamilton, Canada, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefits

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Columbia International College, specializing in curriculum development and language arts instruction. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans for diverse learners while fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Skilled in complex problem-solving and leveraging technology for effective teaching, ensuring student engagement and success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Teacher

Oak Hill Academy
Copetown, Canada
01.2025 - Current
  • On call for supply teaching for all grades offered at Oak Hill
  • Teach classes using the supplied lesson plans
  • Grade levels range from JK to 11

IELTS Examiner

IDP Canada
Toronto, Canada
01.2017 - Current
  • Evaluate the speaking proficiency level of IELTS candidates
  • Evaluate the writing proficiency of IELTS candidates
  • Ensure the confidentiality of the IELTS test
  • Train and monitor new and current IELTS speaking examiners

IELTS Speaking Test Examiner

Columbia Services
Hamilton, ON
01.2013 - Current
  • Administer IELTS speaking test to a variety of candidates
  • Advise current examiners on testing procedures
  • Train and monitor new IELTS examiners (2023-2025)
  • Insure confidentiality of the IELTS test

ESL and English Instructor

Columbia International College
Hamilton, Canada
01.2000 - 07.2020
  • Taught an ENG3U class remotely from March-May 2020 using the Google Classroom platform
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Ontario curriculum for all ESL classes from AO to EO
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Ontario curriculum for ENG2D and ENG3U classes
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for summer school students (9-16 years old)
  • Taught OSSLT literacy workshops
  • Administered and scored practice OSSLT test

Primary and Secondary School Teacher

Yantai International School
Yantai, P.R. China
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Developed and implemented a school-wide Character Education curriculum
  • Made adjustments to learning objectives to suit multilevel classes
  • Taught secondary students how to incorporate multimedia technology in oral presentations
  • Developed lesson plans for Grade 2 & 3 curriculum for a multilevel, multicultural class
  • Created lesson plans for primary and secondary ESL classes.
  • Developed lesson plans and taught a Grade 7 English class and a World Cultures and Geography class
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for middle school and high school reading and writing classes
  • Assisted in developing placement tests and placing new students

ESL Teacher

Yantai Korean School
Yantai, China
01.1993 - 01.2008
  • Taught English language learners from 10 to 50 years old from a variety of cultural backgrounds
  • Supervised and advised other foreign teachers as lead teacher
  • Developed curriculum, chose and ordered textbooks for entire English program at Yew Wah (Primary, Junior and Senior school)
  • Administered English level testing for middle and high school students

Education

BEd - Pre-Service Education, P/J Division

Brock University
Hamilton, ON
01.2012

Masters - Education

Open University
UK
01.2008

TESL Certificate -

Woodsworth College, University of Toronto
Canada
01.1994

BA - Communications

Dordt College
Iowa, USA
01.1985

Skills

  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Lesson planning
  • Language arts instruction
  • Classroom organization
  • Lecturing and teaching
  • Lesson implementation
  • Video conferencing
  • Analytical skills
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Adaptable

Languages

Mandarin Chinese
Dutch

Phone Numbers

(289) 683-1873, (905) 538-6550

References

  • Diana Koutsokeris, External Testing Supervisor, Columbia International College, Hamilton, 905-572-7883 Ext. 2877, 905-515-3458
  • Jesse Newton, Principal, Oak Hill Academy, 1886 Governors Rd., Hamilton, ON, L0R1J0, principal@oakhillhamilton.ca, 905-597-8923
  • Jeremy Galea, Former ESL Department Head, Columbia International College, Hamilton, jeremygalea@gmail.com, 905-407-0622
  • Mark Wickens, Retired Acting Principal, Faculty Instructor & Advisor, Brock University, wickensm@hdsb.ca, 905-921-3500
  • Dr. Frank Moody, Principal, Eastside Christian Academy, Calgary, Alberta, Former vice-principal of Yew Wah International School, Yantai, China, drmoody52@hotmail.com, 1-403-453-3912

Hobbies and Interests

  • Drama
  • Science
  • Languages
  • Traveling

Professional Workshop Presentations

  • Using Graphic Organizers and Mind Maps, Brock University, Hamilton, 06/30/11
  • Integrating ESL Learners into the Classroom, Yantai International School, China, 06/30/11
  • Character Education: Why is Character Education important?, Yantai International School, China, 06/30/10

Additional Qualifications

  • Special Education Part 1, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, 06/30/12
  • Intermediate English ABQ, Western University, London, ON, 06/30/13
  • Certified IELTS Examiner, IELTS international, 06/30/13

Timeline

Supply Teacher

Oak Hill Academy
01.2025 - Current

IELTS Examiner

IDP Canada
01.2017 - Current

IELTS Speaking Test Examiner

Columbia Services
01.2013 - Current

Primary and Secondary School Teacher

Yantai International School
01.2008 - 01.2011

ESL and English Instructor

Columbia International College
01.2000 - 07.2020

ESL Teacher

Yantai Korean School
01.1993 - 01.2008

BEd - Pre-Service Education, P/J Division

Brock University

Masters - Education

Open University

TESL Certificate -

Woodsworth College, University of Toronto

BA - Communications

Dordt College

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