Summary

Work experience

• English Instructor

  Shenyang Normal University

  2025.09-Current

  (a year)

  Sep. '25 - Present Deliver English instruction to first-year students, with a focus on listening and speaking skills. Plan lessons and provide ongoing in-class assessment.
• English Instructor

  SIAS University

  2024.03-2025.06

  (a year)

  Feb. '24 - Jun. '25 Taught Oral English and undergraduate business courses, including Operations Management and Corporate Finance. Established and facilitated a weekly English Corner program to provide students with additional opportunities for develop practical English communication skills.
• English Instructor (Online)

  Speexx

  2023.04-2023.11

  (8 months)

  Apr. - Nov. '23 Delivered Business English instruction to working professionals across Europe, Asia, and South America. Taught both one-to-one programs and group classes in an online learning environment. Used Microsoft Teams to deliver interactive virtual instruction and facilitate student participation.
• English Instructor

  Quality Education Company

  2018.09-2022.12

  (4 years)

  Sep. '18 - Dec. '22 Taught first-year students in Common Program, delivering Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing instruction. Delivered English instruction in both face-to- face and virtual classroom environments using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Taught an intensive four-month ESL program focused on developing workplace English communication skills.
• Online ESL Teacher

  Pathways English

  2021.04-2021.08

  (5 months)

  Apr. '21 - Aug. '21 Taught primary school students while live-streamed into Chinese classrooms, assisted by local teacher onsite. Delivered engaging online English lessons to children with varying levels of English proficiency. Focused on international phonics methodology.
• Online ESL Teacher

  VIPTeacher

  2016.10-2021.08

  (5 years)

  Singapore, Oct. '16 - Aug. '21 Taught primary school aged children in 1-on-1 online classes (beginner tointermediate levels) based on American state standards curriculum. Provided constructive feedback to support students' language development and confidence. Adapted instructional materials and activities to meet individual learning needs.
• English Instructor

  Zhejiang Yuexue University of Foreign Languages

  2014.09-2018.06

  (4 years)

  '14 - Jun. '18 Taught Oral English and Business English to undergraduate students. Delivered undergraduate business courses in Organizational Management and Business Communications. Designed and taught a course on the Canadian economy, drawing on Canadian business and economic perspectives.
• Lawyer (Barrister & Solicitor)

  Hamilton

  1992.02-2014.08

  (23 years)

  Feb. '92 - Aug. '14 Practiced law for more than 20 years, representing clients in labour and employment, family, and criminal law matters. Appeared before courts and administrative tribunals and provided legal advice and advocacy on behalf of clients. Conducted workplace investigations, represented clients at negotiations and mediations, liaised with third-party government regulatory bodies/ unions. OTHER EXPERIENCE (CHILDREN)

Educational experience

• Saint Mary's University

  MBA

  1998.09-2001.05

  (3 years)

  General degree with focus on Operations and Human Resources Management
• Osgoode Hall Law School

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  1987.09-1990.05

  (3 years)

  Law degree also known as Juris Doctor. In Canada, an undergraduate degree is required before admission to law school.
• York University

  B.A. (Honours)

  1981.09-1985.05

  (4 years)

  History Major. Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

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