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Marisa Biurkowski

Summary

  • 6 years teaching EAP, LBS, LINC, and a college writing class to adults in Canada
  • 5 years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to adults overseas in Taiwan, South Korea, and Chile
  • OCELT, PBLA Certificate and CLB Bootcamp Certificate
  • M.Ed, TESL Ontario Certificate from Humber College, B.A. from UWO
  • Highly adaptive to new tasks, roles and settings as well as punctual, excellent time management, presentation, communication and organizational skills

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Professor

Humber College Liberal Arts and Sciences
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Assessed students’ progress by grading papers, tests, and other work
  • Planned lessons and assignments
  • Uploaded course material to Blackboard (Humber’s online database management system)

Head Literacy and Basic Skills Instructor

London District Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current
  • Create daily learning activities specific to each learner based on their goals
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Provide action-oriented feedback and progress evaluations on class work and assessments
  • Designed and teach new EAP program for ESL learners entering high school credit classes after recognizing a need

English as a Second Language Instructor

London District Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current
  • Develop and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Create and administer assessments based on Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) guidelines to ensure that students are progressing
  • Coordinate communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Teach material using multiple platforms including D2L and Teams

Supply EAP Instructor

Western University
07.2022 - 08.2022

· Delivered program content

· Created lesson plans and prepared teaching materials

LINC Instructor

Polycultural Immigration & Community Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Designed, planned and taught PBLA based modules created from students’ needs assessments
  • Created and utilized a variety of materials including computer lab instruction
  • Tracked attendance, gave regular action-oriented feedback and progress reports

EAP Instructor

St. George International College
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Fostered activities and lessons for multilevel classes
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Prepared and administer tests to evaluate student progress and provided regular feedback
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure that the material, tests and assignments were consistent

Foreign Language Teacher

South Korean Government
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Presenter

Chungnam Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Presented on teaching and classroom management techniques for the 2013 Chungnam Office of Education’s high school teachers’ training
  • Gave presentations and assessed students at writing and speaking competitions for the Chungnam Office of Education

Foreign Language Teacher

HESS International Language Institution
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Assessed students’ progress each week and communicated it to their parents
  • Planned interesting student- centered activities to enhance the students’ attentiveness

Education

Masters of Education, MEd -

University of New Brunswick
2023

TESL Ontario Certificate -

Humber College
2018

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
2009

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite; various database management systems, educational technology for ESL, D2L and Teams
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perceive and understand others' emotions
  • Familiarity with setting up courses using online database management systems including OWL
  • Ability to create a welcoming learning environment for students from different backgrounds

Timeline

Supply EAP Instructor

Western University
07.2022 - 08.2022

Academic Professor

Humber College Liberal Arts and Sciences
01.2019 - 02.2021

Head Literacy and Basic Skills Instructor

London District Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current

English as a Second Language Instructor

London District Catholic School Board
01.2019 - Current

LINC Instructor

Polycultural Immigration & Community Services
01.2018 - 01.2019

EAP Instructor

St. George International College
01.2018 - 01.2019

Foreign Language Teacher

South Korean Government
01.2011 - 01.2013

Presenter

Chungnam Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013

Foreign Language Teacher

HESS International Language Institution
01.2009 - 01.2011

Masters of Education, MEd -

University of New Brunswick

TESL Ontario Certificate -

Humber College

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Marisa Biurkowski