Marianne YANES PAWLOWSKI
Surrey,BC
Summary
Adult Educator and ESL Language Instructor with more than 25 years experience working with diverse adult immigrant populations. Work well independently and in collaborative environments. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Archway Community Services
04.2015 - Current
Develop, organize and implement a curriculum based on learner-identified needs and goals.
Teach listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with a strong task-based and authentic language focus.
Make referrals to community resources as needed.
Develop, prepare and present instructional materials appropriate to adult language learning
Promote a positive and supportive classroom environment
that encourages and challenges students
Language Assessor
Archway Community Services
04.2019 - Current
Administer full CLB standard tests to assess language skills of eligible clients
Support the language assessment and referral services model and ensure maintenance of the operating standards and protocols
Provide referral/placement of clients to appropriate programs through established procedures
Ensure a consistent, warm and welcoming approach to the reception of all clients onsite and at itinerant locations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education And Instructor Development
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC2014
Provincial Instructor Diploma Program - Adult Education
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC2011
Skills
- Knowledge of settlement language issues
- Ability to assess all clients including literacy level and learners with special needs
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a program team
- Knowledge of local community resources and programs
- Strong sense of cultural humility and understanding of the needs of adult immigrant learners
- Sensitivity to the diverse needs of adult learners and the multicultural community
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills
- Strong verbal, written, and active listening communication skills; able to communicate clearly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and varying levels of English
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Language Assessor
Archway Community Services
04.2019 - Current
ESL Instructor
Archway Community Services
04.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education And Instructor Development
University of The Fraser Valley
Provincial Instructor Diploma Program - Adult Education
Vancouver Community College