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Michael Ireton

Michael Ireton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructor, English Language Program at University of Calgary Continuing Education

  • Education

    • University of Calgary (Continuing Education)

      2014 - 2015
      Certificate, Level 2 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

    • University of Calgary (Continuing Education)

      2013 - 2014
      Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Level 1 Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, ESL See Description

      This program is recognized by both TESL Canada and TESOL International.Grades:Linguistic Structures: A+Teaching Skills & Systems (Reading & Writing): A+ESL Fundamentals: ATeaching Skills and Systems (Speaking & Listening): A-Practicum: CR (Credit Received)

    • University of Calgary (Continuing Education)

      2009 - 2014
      Spanish Language and Culture Certificate Modern Languages A to A+ on all courses

      The program has changed since I first enrolled. I have completed the required courses for the Level 1 Certificate, but have not applied to receive it. I am very close to completing the requirements for the Level 2 Certificate.

    • Queen's University

      1984 - 1987
      BA (Hons) Film Studies Honours (A Average)

      The Department focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film and television and offers training in the production of 16mm film, video and multimedia. Through the study of film and television, we address related issues, such as ideology and power, communication, aesthetics, advertising and consumption, economics, and spectatorship. We examine other forms of cultural expression-- literature, painting, music, architecture--as they impact on film and television, and we examine the role of… Show more The Department focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film and television and offers training in the production of 16mm film, video and multimedia. Through the study of film and television, we address related issues, such as ideology and power, communication, aesthetics, advertising and consumption, economics, and spectatorship. We examine other forms of cultural expression-- literature, painting, music, architecture--as they impact on film and television, and we examine the role of cultural industries and institutions in relation to film.Although Film and Media is principally an Arts (rather than a Fine Arts) department, film, video, and multimedia production are central to our curriculum. They are fundamental means to the achievement of our principal pedagogical goals: cultural awareness and literacy in language, image, sound, and film and video technology. Show less

    • University of Calgary

      2014 - 2017
      Master's Degree Education

      http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/gpe/med-interdisciplinary

    • University of California, Berkeley

      1995 - 1997
      Master's Program (incomplete) City and Regional Planning Incomplete

    • Cornell University

      1997 - 2004
      PhD Program (incomplete) Architectural History/Theory Incomplete

  • Experience

    • CIHI Radio

      Jan 1977 - Jan 1984
      News Anchor/Editor; Assistant News Director

      Morning news anchor/editor in medium Canadian media market.Determined news content, wrote news stories, and delivered news reports on air.Generated story ideas and developed reporting on those stories.Assigned field reporters.Fed news stories to national network.Hosted weekly longer-form newsmagazine (interviews, documentaries).

    • CKLC Radio

      Jan 1984 - Aug 1987
      News Reporter

      Afternoon/weekend news anchor/editor in medium Canadian media market.Determined news content, wrote news stories, and delivered news on-air.Generated story ideas, developed and reported on stories, conducted interviews.

    • Carleton University

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1988
      Sessional Instructor

      Created and taught the course "Media and Society".Developed course content, designed course syllabus, created reading list, delivered lectures/seminars, assisted students with issues/problems, graded all assignments.

    • CJSB Radio

      Sept 1987 - Jun 1989
      News Anchor/Editor

      Afternoon news anchor/editor in major Canadian media market.Determined news content, wrote news stories, and delivered news reports on air.Generated story ideas and developed reporting on those stories.Assigned field reporters; liaison with Parliament Hill bureau.Fed news stories to national network.Hosted weekly longer-form newsmagazine (interviews, documentaries).

    • CBC Radio

      Sept 1989 - Jun 1995
      Host, "Information Morning"

      Host/cohost of daily news and current events program for public broadcaster in medium Canadian media market.Working with a small team (5-7), we generated and developed story ideas, did research, conducted interviews, prepared and produced short documentaries, and presented 3 hours/day (Monday-Friday) of informative, engaging, and entertaining radio covering the entire gamut of news and current events in our corner of the world.

    • University of New Brunswick

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1994
      Sessional Instructor

      Created and taught "Politics & the Media".Developed course content, designed course syllabus, created reading list, delivered lectures/seminars, assisted students with issues/problems, graded all assignments.

    • Cornell University

      Aug 1997 - May 2004
      Teaching & Research Assistant

      Assisted professors with teaching first-year introduction to architectural history & third-year course "Architecture & Literature".Led weekly seminars with students, assisted students with problems/issues, graded all assignments and exams. Also assisted with designing and developing course materials and structure.

    • BCMP Architects

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
      Director of Sustainability

      Medium-size architecture firm in Calgary with an interest in becoming more familiar with sustainable building practices and certification programsResponsible for planning, developing, and implementing a strategy to enable the firm to pursue, design, and manage projects seeking LEED® certificationResponsible for identifying, researching, and analyzing trends, issues, programs, technologies, and rating systems related to sustainable building practicesResponsible for educating partners, associates, staff, and clients about sustainable building practicesResponsible for developing technical content on projects contemplating LEED® certificationResponsible for writing content and designing layout of firm's responses to RFPsResponsible for all internal and external communications and marketing Show less

    • FFWD Weekly

      Jun 2005 - Feb 2006
      Columnist

      Monthly column on architecture and urban affairs in Calgary.See "Publications" for more details.

    • Folio Homes & Folio Consulting

      Mar 2006 - Sept 2010
      Principal

      Accredited Professional; Built Green Certified BuilderSmall firm specializing in sustainable residential consultation and constructionResponsible for research, analysis, selection, design, implementation, verification, and documentation of sustainable building materials and methods to achieve Built Green and/or LEED® certificationResponsible for development and coordination of budget, design, municipal approvals, material / product / system selection and integrationResponsible for supervision and co-ordination to ensure materials/products/systems are being properly used and installed; effectively communicating goals to trades peopleResponsible for testing/verification/commissioning of "green" systems; co-ordination and submission of all procedures and documentation required for certification (Built Green or LEED®)Responsible for communications and marketingLEED for Homes Case Study Program Team Leader Show less

    • USGBC

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
      Education Program Reviewer

      Responsible for reviewing proposed courses for appropriateness and accuracy to qualify as acceptable for new continuing education requirements for LEED AP credential maintenanceContent Editor, LEED® Canada for Homes Program Review Workshop (2009)Created full-day course to introduce builders and others to the new LEED® Canada for Homes rating system for the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)Developed course objectives, outline, and structureCreated course contentDesigned presentation materials Show less

    • South Calgary Community Association

      Sept 2010 - May 2011
      Executive Director

      Overall role: Leadership staff position with Community Association with a staff of 4 and an annual operating budget of approximately $600,000Key roles and responsibilitiesFull overhaul of governance and administrative systems and processesStrategic planning, in close consultation with Board of DirectorsOperational planning and implementationResource developmentManagement of community hall including all aspects of operations and maintenanceMilestones and successesAchieved complete reorganization and modernization of administrative and operating procedures and processes, resulting in major gains in efficiency and effectivenessAchieved significant update of association bylaws, to make the organization much more open, inclusive, transparent, and accountable to the people it represents; direct result of increased attendance at AGM from 3 to 50+Achieved major overhaul of strategic direction, including renaming/rebranding of the organizationSecured significant amounts of grant revenue to address long-deferred capital asset maintenance and repairSignificantly enhanced financial stability of organization Show less

    • Green Calgary

      May 2011 - Jan 2012
      Executive Director

      Overall role: Leadership and management of non-profit environmental organization with a staff of approximately 10 and an annual operating budget of approximately $1,000,000Key responsibilities:Strategic planning, including research, analysis, advice, and support to Board of DirectorsOperational planning and implementation, including annual budget preparation and financial monitoring; event planning and management; business plan development, implementation, and monitoringHuman resource management, including staff leadership and oversight, career coaching, and policy/procedure development/implementationResource development, including grant solicitation/procurement; sponsor solicitation, engagement, and relationship managementPublic/media/stakeholder relations, including speaking on behalf of the organization in a variety of contexts and forums; representing the organization at events; cultivating and building relationships with a range of stakeholders, including governments, public, partners, media, donors, members, and volunteersMilestones and successesSignigicant change management undertaking.Led organization from financially precarioussituation to a position of financial security within 1 year.Facilitated a full review of the organizations vision, mission, and strategic objectives.Achieved significant organizational restructuring for more efficient and effective operations.Led implementation of complete overhaul of information technology infrastructure.Spearheaded highly successful new fundraising event with focus on the relationship between art and the environment. Show less

    • QUIXOTwEet

      Mar 2012 - now
      Writer, Performer, Artist

      "QUIXOTwEet" is my "labour of love". It is a multi-faceted experimental/conceptual/endurance/performance art project which BEGINS with an attempt to Tweet (by hand!) the entire text of "Don Quixote". The project is--among many other things--an exploration/interrogation of Twitter as a medium; of the ways in which content creation and consumption are transforming; of the act of reading itself; of translation, transcription, transference, transmission, and transposition; and much, much more!QUIXOTwEet is still very much in the formative/conceptual phase of existence. While I continue to prepare and plan for it to "go live", I have been doing my best to support myself with freelance media work. Show less

    • University of Calgary Continuing Education

      Aug 2014 - now
      Intstructor, English Language Program

      Teaching English as a second language

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching Second Language Certificate - Level 1, Specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language

      University of Calgary Continuing Education
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Ireton
      In(ter)ventions: Literary Practice at the Edge Banff Centre Feb 2012 I was honored and privileged to be selected as an "Artist In Residence" for the 2012 iteration of the In(ter)ventions program in the Literary Arts department at the Banff Centre. The description of the program from the Banff Centre website:A groundbreaking residency that enables experimentation and creation in innovative writing practices. In(ter)ventions welcomes interventions in writing as an art form, where the medium itself (language) is the site of investigation. The means of… Show more I was honored and privileged to be selected as an "Artist In Residence" for the 2012 iteration of the In(ter)ventions program in the Literary Arts department at the Banff Centre. The description of the program from the Banff Centre website:A groundbreaking residency that enables experimentation and creation in innovative writing practices. In(ter)ventions welcomes interventions in writing as an art form, where the medium itself (language) is the site of investigation. The means of production that might frame such interventions (such as audio, electronic literature, interactivity, vizpo, video, performance, collaboration, and so on) are secondary to and/or juxtaposed with the compositional.The In(ter)ventions program is designed for those projects that challenge received literary conventions and are driven by adventure and innovation in language rather than the means of production such as technology and hardware. Yet forms of production and dissemination involving technology will be considered and supported in the development of the project during the residency, where these are essential to the intervention.Accomplished mentors and guest speakers who lead the program are chosen for literary expertise and experience in new practices. In(ter)ventions provides the time, mentorship, and technical resources to take innovative creative work to fulfillment. If you are a writer already pushing the boundaries of literary practice, this program is for you.The residency includes: one-on-one sessions with individual mentor-leaders; group discussions; speaker presentations; and performances. Group discussions explore issues in new practices and may include philosophical and critical thinking, aesthetic issues, demonstrations, and technical issues. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Council of Champions Member

      Issued by Calgary Public Library Foundation on Apr 2013
      Calgary Public Library FoundationAssociated with Michael Ireton

    • Member, Community Engagement Advisory Committee

      Issued by cSPACE on Jan 2011
      cSPACEAssociated with Michael Ireton

    • Member, Inglewood Design Initiative

      Issued by Inglewood Community Association on Nov 2004
      Inglewood Community AssociationAssociated with Michael Ireton

    • Member, Social Systems Working Group

      Issued by imagineCALGARY on Sept 2005
      imagineCALGARYAssociated with Michael Ireton