Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Awards
Community Service
Languages
Timeline
Louella Rogers

Louella Rogers

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Enthusiastic ESL Teacher successful at developing lesson plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Comfortable with in person and remote training technology. Organized professional with over 10 years of teaching/training experience. Expert in soft skill training with decent knowledge of software use for online teaching. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and counsel students for long-term success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Trainer

  • Registering with TESL Canada certificate with the academic credentials and 10 years of teaching experience
  • Motivated, quick decision-making skills - passionate about helping
  • Areas of expertise include: Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Holistic Teaching Approach, Student Assessment, Innovative Content Research, Diverse Teaching Techniques, Interactive teaching methods, Assessment and Reporting, Inclusion and Diversity
  • Highly organized, tactful, versatile, and flexible with excellent communication skills
  • Sensitive to and understanding of the needs of adult immigrant learners; attitudes and values
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Experience with visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners using music, art, drama, etc
  • Works well independently and in a multi-cultural collaborative team setting
  • 5 years of experience in counseling, psychoeducation, presenting and conducting workshops and outreach programs
  • Empathetic and sensitive to the needs of the socially marginalized / neglected
  • Able to identify problems, set goals, and overcome obstacles through therapeutic strategies.

Soft Skills English Trainer

Spur Career Solutions
04.2001 - 06.2001
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and engaging lesson plans.
  • Boosted students'' confidence in their language skills through consistent feedback, support, and encouragement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop new curriculum materials that better suited the needs of English learners.

English Trainer Advanced Computing Technology

07.2001 - 08.2003
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and engaging lesson plans.
  • Enhanced classroom productivity by implementing time management strategies and efficient organizational practices.
  • Nurtured positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication among students.

Soft Skills and Customer Service Trainer

Asian Retail Institute
08.2004 - 12.2005
  • Collaborated with management to assess staff development needs and created customized training materials accordingly.
  • Successfully on-boarded numerous new hires, providing comprehensive customer service training that led to higher retention rates.
  • Implemented ongoing evaluations for trainees, ensuring consistent progress and skill development over time.

Certified Princeton Review Trainer

Princeton Review
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Trainer postgraduate students for the GRE & GMAT
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Ensured consistent messaging across all training materials by adhering to corporate branding guidelines.

English Teacher

Canadian International School (expatriates and Non-resident Indians)
06.2001 - 05.2002
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

English, History, and Geography Teacher

Bangalore International School
06.1991 - 05.1993
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

English and History High School Teacher

St Charles High School
06.1988 - 05.1989
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of engaging debate topics and problem-solving exercises.
  • Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Led students in community service projects, instilling a sense of civic responsibility while enhancing their teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.

English and History High School Teacher

Kimmins Residential School
06.1986 - 12.1987
  • Served as an advisor for after-school clubs or organizations, fostering connections between classmates while expanding their interests outside the traditional curriculum.
  • Supported diverse learners with individualized instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique needs.
  • Organized extracurricular programs such as clubs or tutoring sessions, promoting student engagement beyond the classroom setting.

Education

M.Sc. Counseling Psychology -

Martin Luther Christian University

Bachelor of Education -

M.E.S Teacher’s College

Bachelor of Arts- Psychology, Economics, English Literature -

Mount Carmel College

Skills

  • Classroom Management

Holistic and Interactive Teaching Methods

  • Assessment and Reporting
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Empathy
  • Highly organized, Tactful, Versatile, Flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sensitive to and understanding of needs of adult immigrant learners; attitudes and values
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Experience with learning styles- visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners using music, art, drama, etc
  • Work well independently and in a multi-cultural collaborative team setting
  • 5 years of experience in counseling, psycho-education, presenting and conducting workshops and outreach programs
  • Student engagement and rapport
  • Course and Lesson Plan Development
  • Subject matter expertise

Websites

Certification

  • Certified Trainer, Universal Treatment Curriculum 1 & 2 for “Substance use Disorder”
  • 60hours of Life Coach Training from Muktha Foundation
  • CBT Certification- NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
  • REBT Certification – Debbie Ellis (wife of Albert Ellis)
  • Master of Hypnotherapy – Bangalore Hypnosis Institute

Awards

  • Conducted research on the levels of Mindfulness and Stress among young Indian women of a low-income population and published an article in the International Journal of Psychology - Indexing URL: https://ijip.in/issue/?volumes=Volume-08-Issue-4
  • Won several Awards for Singing. Published in the news as the “Girl with the Golden Voice.”
  • Published articles in the newspaper for baking and winemaking.

Community Service

  • Volunteer at Luma Care R.I.S.E Adult Day Program for Social Convening and Support
  • Agency Member of Board of Luma Care for Family Welfare and Community Support
  • Currently volunteering in the choir at St. Nobert’s Church, North York
  • Volunteered as a member of Vincent De Paul reaching out to the poor and destitute
  • President of All India Catholic Union Federation, organizing Social Work Camps, Talent contests, Fund Raising for Social causes
  • Taught English and basic Math at the St. Mary’s Orphanage
  • Volunteered at Divina Eventide Senior Citizens Home- organizing Concerts, Entertainment, Bingo, and Meditation for seniors
  • Volunteered in church choirs for the last 35 years

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Tamil
Limited Working

Timeline

Certified Princeton Review Trainer - Princeton Review
10.2004 - 12.2006
Soft Skills and Customer Service Trainer - Asian Retail Institute
08.2004 - 12.2005
English Trainer Advanced Computing Technology -
07.2001 - 08.2003
English Teacher - Canadian International School (expatriates and Non-resident Indians)
06.2001 - 05.2002
Soft Skills English Trainer - Spur Career Solutions
04.2001 - 06.2001
English, History, and Geography Teacher - Bangalore International School
06.1991 - 05.1993
English and History High School Teacher - St Charles High School
06.1988 - 05.1989
English and History High School Teacher - Kimmins Residential School
06.1986 - 12.1987
ESL Trainer -
Martin Luther Christian University - M.Sc. Counseling Psychology,
M.E.S Teacher’s College - Bachelor of Education,
Mount Carmel College - Bachelor of Arts- Psychology, Economics, English Literature,

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