Dr. Jim Chapman

Experience

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  Canadian Football League

  May 1991 - Apr 1995

  Special Project Manager

  • Event management: planned and executed a 55-day, $250,000 North American promotional tour• Collaborated in promotions and fan participation events; “Pass, Punt and Kick”, Grey Cup• Coordinated and managed volunteers - training, scheduling, onboarding• Logistics - Grey Cup appearance schedule (Grey Cup week), talent/athlete flights, transportation

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  Aichi Bunkyo University

  Apr 2008 - Mar 2014

  Instructor

  • Taught general English courses (reading, writing, listening speaking), supervised graduate theses• Acted as International student coordinator - assisted with orientation, placement, advocacy

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  Nanzan University

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

  Language Instructor

  • Taught English courses (reading, writing, listening speaking)• Proposed, implemented & administrated the MReader Extensive reading program on campus (2 years)• Taught in Adult Learning Centre - evening and weekend specialty classes for the community (TOEIC)• Researched, presented and administrated MReader online reading program including development of student/faculty training/support materials

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  Rosedale Academy

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Academic Manager, English Global Gateway Program

  • Managed, oversaw and monitored quality, deadlines for development team, editors, proofreaders • Presented EGG program and learning pathway to overseas partners, potential clients, schools• Executed teacher training program for local and online teachers, taught online demo lessons• Ensured assessment Ministry guidelines, curriculum expectations & learning goals were met• Trained developers in lesson design, activities, theme-driven content

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  Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2023

  ESL Instructor

  • designed and taught adult English classes to new immigrants to Canada – all levels• taught hybrid classes - in-class and online students in a synchronous environment• on-site Moodle administrator, trainer• certified in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)• Master of Ceremonies/host at celebrations/events

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  Nesda Technologies Ltd.

  May 2019 - Aug 2020

  Business Development/Customer Experience

  • Sales support - RFI/RFP, software walkthroughs, customer care, first contact, follow up• Training materials development - YouTube videos, .pdf support documents, PowerPoint presentations • New client onboarding, custom training (remote and on-site), ongoing support• Outbound marketing, telephone & email, SMS campaign support

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  PELMO International Inc.

  May 2021 - Aug 2023

  Director: Assessment and Curriculum

  • designed & created online English language assessments for international test takers• administrated & monitored AI-based proctoring engine to ensure test integrity• designed & built curriculum for online ESL courses for international students (Moodle)• prepared project proposals for government funding initiatives (IRCC)• assessed online test submissions, corresponded with clients, provided detailed, constructive, substantive feedback

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  SafeStart, A division of Electrolab

  Sept 2023 - now

  Research Director

  • Enhance the effectiveness of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) with the goal of reaching “best in class”• Make recommendations and assist with product development and implementation services• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to create advocates to help us in our mission• Be a strong voice of the customer and voice of the industry expert• Use proven processes to achieve organizational goals while upholding best practices• Evaluate the effectiveness of current products and services• Manage pilot testing for new products• Identify and execute innovative approaches to technology-enabled learning, such asmicrolearning• Assist with educating staff and consultants on the value of our research for their roles and on newproduct offerings• Collaborate in facilitation of VILT and coaching of VILT instructors Show less