Paul Ostrowski
L & Q Educational Services
Toronto,Ontario
21
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with an MBA and eight years of management experience in international program development and operations. Proven track record in strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement, successfully increasing international student recruitment from 40 to 275. Strong background in operations, leadership, and relationship building, adept at managing complex initiatives and delivering impactful results.
Work History
Online English Instructor
4 Months- Designed and implemented interactive online lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Developed curriculum materials tailored to diverse learning needs and proficiency levels.
- Facilitated real-time evaluations of student progress through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Mentored junior instructors in best practices for online teaching methodologies and technologies.
Business Department Instructor
2 Years 3 Months- Develop engaging lesson plans and classes that foster student participation
- Teach how relevant experiences coupled with education lead to a rewarding career
- Educate students on integrating relevant experiences with academic knowledge for career success
- Facilitate in-person and online classes, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning environments
- Engaged with diverse student populations in a public college setting
Manager, International
8 Years- Developed and executed internationalization programs focused on collaborations, partnerships, recruitment, and communications to enhance global engagement.
- Developed, coordinated, implemented, maintained and executed internationalization programs including collaborations and partnerships, recruitment, internal and external communications.
- Managed development project activities for Education for Employment project in Belize, ISTEP project in Tanzania, and development project in Kenya, coordinating recruitment and faculty mobility with CICan, DFATD, and GAC.
- Increased international recruitment from 40 students to 275 year-over-year since 2014.
- Collaborated with Alberta and Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, College & Institutes Canada (CICan), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Post-Secondary Institutions (PSE) institutions and other Associations.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with international marketing agents/networks.
- Researched, designed, drafted and implemented International Staffing Department including Manager, International, Vermilion Campus Coordinator, Lloydminster Campus Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
- Oversaw international student support, coordinating pre-arrival logistics, immigration advising, well-being counselling, and resource referrals to facilitate adjustment to new environments.
- Prepare narrative, workplan, budget and financial reporting for CICan/DFATD/GAC.
- Attended all global government, recruiting, agent meetings, seminars, conventions and marketing campaigns.
English Language Centre Instructor
3 Years- Instructed new Canadians and foreign students in English language through LINC, EAP, and ESL programs, enhancing their communication skills.
- Guided immigrants in adjusting to their new home, facilitating smoother transitions and integration into the community.
- Assisted and supported immigrants with adjusting to their new home.
- Collaborated with students to design and implement curriculum, ensuring alignment with their learning needs and goals.
- Worked at large public college
Operations / Product Manager
5 Years- Managed purchasing, shipping, customer service, and website product management.
- Oversaw business relations management with all suppliers.
- Streamlined product operations processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product development with market needs.
- Analyzed operational data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
Chair of the Foreigner English Department
5 Years- Developed and implemented ESL curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
- Conducted training sessions for new professors to enhance their teaching skills.
- Coordinated class schedules and assignments for foreign English Professors to optimize instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between foreign Professors and college to support program objectives.
- Improved lowest employment turnover ratio to 0% among foreign English Teachers.
- Assisted with developing a partnership program and curriculum with New Zealand
- Private College
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Certificate - Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Class instruction
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Teaching expertise
Cross-cultural design
Online collaboration
Instructional planning
Lecturing
Academic writing
Assignment preparation
Curriculum development
Writing instruction
Reading comprehension
Assessment tools
Timeline
Online English Instructor
L & Q Educational Services
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Business Department Instructor
NORQUEST COLLEGE
03.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Manager, International
LAKELAND COLLEGE
01.2014 - 01.2022Read More
English Language Centre Instructor
LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE
01.2011 - 01.2014Read More
Operations / Product Manager
NICEDU.COM
01.2009 - 01.2014Read More
Chair of the Foreigner English Department
BUSAN KYUNGSANG COLLEGE
01.2006 - 01.2011Read More
Acadia University
Bachelor’s Degree from Business Administration
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VIA Training Centre
Certificate from Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages
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University of Southern Queensland
Master’s Degree from Business Administration
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