Paul Leslie

Adjunct Teacher

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About me
PhD, SFHEA, Educator, Division Chair of Education, HCT
Education
- Dalhousie University
  1986 - 1991
  B.A History - Honours
  Activities and Societies: Zeta Psi, Photography Club, Yearbook Editor Honours Degree in European History
- Dalhousie University
  1992 - 1993
  B.Ed Social Studies
  Activities and Societies: Zeta Psi Photographer for Dalhousie newspaper 1992-3Editor of Education Yearbook, 1993
- University of Surrey
  1998 - 2000
  M.A. Applied Linguistics
  Applied Linguistics
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
  2005 - 2008
  M.Ed Educational/Instructional Technology Fellow
  Awarded "Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies"
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  2012 - 2015
  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Sciences Completed
  Activities and Societies: Associate of the Taos Institute A Portfolio Learning Approach to Lifelong Learning. How can professionals and educational practitioners engage in lifelong learning and benefit from a community of inquiry.
Experience
- Halifax Regional School Board
  Sept 1993 - Jun 1995
  Adjunct Teacher
  Teacher - L'Histoire, Social Studies, Drama
- Dongguk University-Seoul Campus
  Sept 1995 - Aug 1998
  Faculty Member
  Faculty
- CFBT SCHOOLS TRUST
  Aug 1998 - Jan 2001
  Teacher
  High School Teacher
- University of Brunei
  Sept 1999 - Jun 2000
  Lecturer
  Lecturer in the Teaching training program for ESL Teachers
- Dubai Women's College - HCT
  Jan 2001 - Jun 2007
  > IT Team Leader and Web Master for Foundations department > WebCT Expert designer - course designer for Math, English and Computer Studies> Learning Support Unit & Professional Development Team Leader > Student Team Coordinator and Yearbook Advisor> Gen-Ed E-Learning Curriculum Leader > e-Portfolio – developed project and managed e-portfolio development for ~ 350-400 students > IELTS Certified examiner > Faculty - Introductory Computer Studies
  - Faculty - Team Leader
    Jan 2001 - Jun 2007
  - Faculty - Computer Applications
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2007
- Nova Scotia Community College
  Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
  Curriculum Consultant
  > Curriculum development including course revision, development of new courses, resource management, e-learning resource management and development> Liaison between government and college – represent interests of both parties to each other > Chair of special projects including Delivery Strategies Team, e-learning initiative, Link-CCA Program, Faculty PD institutes > Facilitator – Faculty working groups for Adult Learning Program> Data management for School via SharePoint Show less
- Higher Colleges of Technology
  Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
  > Teach courses in each year level, including learning theories, technology, practicum experience, media and web design, inclusive technologies> Currriculum Development, coordinate teaching internships> Supervise student capstone research projects> Provide formal and informal Educational Technology support to colleagues> Develop and maintain Education program support websites > Teach 3rd Year Curriculum Development, Computers and Technology, and Practicum courses> Lead trainer on college SharePoint initiative> Provide formal and informal support to colleagues in the use of SharePoint
  - Faculty, B. Educational Technology - Sharjah Campus
    Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
  - Faculty - B.Ed
    Oct 2009 - Jan 2011
- Western Sydney University
  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
  Curriculum Specialist
  Working with the School of Business to ensure the University mission of being "Uniquely student centred".Facilitate AACSB Accreditation ProcessesAssist in Flipping the ClassroomConsult on Curriculum related issued with Undergraduate and Post Graduate Studies.
- Queen's University
  Jul 2016 - now
  Assistant Professor Faculty of Education - Continuing Adjunct
  Adjunct teaching faculty at Queen's. I teach on the Professional Master's in Education:> Collaborative Inquiry> The Connected Curriculum> Culture, Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Ross University School of Medicine
  Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
  Assistant Professor
  Work with the Academy for Teaching and Learning to support Faculty Development.
- Higher Colleges of Technology
  Aug 2021 - now
  Division Chair of the Education Program at the Abu Dhabi Campuses of the Higher Colleges of Technology Teaching Practicum Coordinator - placed approximately 150 - 200 students each semester in 35 - 40 schools across Al Ain.
  - Division Chair - Education
    Aug 2024 - now
  - Assistant Professor
    Aug 2021 - Aug 2024
- Cape Breton University
  Sept 2021 - Feb 2024
  Adjunct Assistant Professor
  Issues in Curriculum Design
Licenses & Certifications
- Teaching Certificate TC5
  Nova Scotia Ministry of Education
  Jun 1993
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Senior Fellow AdvanceHE Jan 2024 This is to certify that Dr. Paul Henry Leslie has achieved the status of Senior Fellow (SFHEA) In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in highereducation.
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in Teaching Adtalem Global Education Jun 2019 With my team, I delivered developmental opportunities for faculty, including certificates in teaching and learning, educational research and academic coaching. I worked closely with the Campus Associate Dean, Academic Chairs, and the chair of the Promotions Committee to align specific content within these certificates to the timely needs of the faculty. For this, I earned the ‘Ron Taylor Award’ for exceptional teaching in 2019.
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in "Learning by Doing" Activities Sharjah Higher Colleges Jun 2013 Recognition from the college for my work with faculty across disciplines to design better active learning opportunities for their students.
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in Learning by Doing Sharjah Colleges Jun 2013
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in Curriculum Development Sharjah Colleges Jun 2012
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University Memorial University Jul 2008
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in Continuous Improvement Dubai Women's College 2005 Recognition of an iterative development approach to Learning Objects and Educational Technology Projects.
- Awarded to Paul Leslie
  Excellence in ELearning Innovations Dubai Women's College 2004 Excellence in Elearning project development
Volunteer Experience
- Teacher
  Issued by Nova Scotia Adult Education Center on Sept 1991
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Musician
  Issued by American School of Dubai on Oct 2005
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Musician
  Issued by American School of Dubai on Oct 2011
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Musician
  Issued by American School of Dubai on Oct 2012
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Musician
  Issued by American School of Dubai on Oct 2013
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Foster Parent for cats
  Issued by Feline Friends Dubai on Jan 2001
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Kennel support and dog walker
  Issued by K9 Friends - Ras al Khaimah on Nov 2009
  Associated with Paul Leslie
- Taos Institute Associates Council (TIAC)
  Issued by The Taos Institute on Sept 2018
  Associated with Paul Leslie