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Kerry Sauer

Kerry Sauer

ESL Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writing Center Coordinator; Academic English Instructor; Writing Consultant; Editor; Curriculum & Materials Developer

  • Education

    • Waterloo Centre for Applied Linguistics

      1998 - 1998
      TESL Certificate ESL Instruction

      This was the second TESL course I took. The first was a month-long course that allowed me to determine whether TESL was the right fit for me. Once I figured out that I loved teaching, I decided to I needed a better grounding; thus, this second course. This was an intensive 8 month course that covered everything from second language acquisition to lesson planning. It also included a practicum that required classroom observation and teaching practice. This course was accredited by TESL… Show more This was the second TESL course I took. The first was a month-long course that allowed me to determine whether TESL was the right fit for me. Once I figured out that I loved teaching, I decided to I needed a better grounding; thus, this second course. This was an intensive 8 month course that covered everything from second language acquisition to lesson planning. It also included a practicum that required classroom observation and teaching practice. This course was accredited by TESL Ontario and allowed me get TESL Ontario certification. Show less

    • University of Southern Queensland

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum Studies

    • Wilfrid Laurier University

      1993 - 1997
      Hons. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Anthropology

  • Experience

    • George Brown College

      Sept 1999 - May 2000
      ESL Instructor

      Instructed a variety of classes in the Intensive English Program, preparing students forentry into mainstream coursesTaught basic to advanced grammar, helping students to develop written and verbalcommunication skills

    • Seneca Polytechnic

      May 2000 - May 2001

      Instructed high and intermediate-level academic writing classes focusing on essay structure, writing processes, effective language use, and critical thinking Instructed communicative English classes from beginner to advanced levels,preparing students for college coursesProvided intensive instruction to develop fluency and accuracy in speaking, listening,reading, and writing for College entrance exams

      • Academic Writing Instructor

        Sept 1999 - May 2001

      • ESL Instructor

        May 2000 - Feb 2001

    • Working Women Community

      May 2001 - Jun 2002
      LINC Instructor

      Provided basic language training in listening, speaking, reading and writing toimmigrants and refugeesAssisted learners dealing with issues related to job skills, citizenship, education, andabuse

    • Trace Foundation

      Sept 2003 - Aug 2005
      ESL Instructor and Consultant

      Assisted in development and teaching of curricula for Tibetan English Teacher TrainingProgram at Qinghai Normal University and the Northwest University forNationalitiesTaught general and academic English to Tibetan English teachersDeveloped and implemented teacher-training classes focusing on classroommanagement and lesson planningInitiated a micro-teaching practice for student-teachers

    • Vientiane College

      Nov 2007 - May 2010
      ESL Instructor

      Instructed academic preparation courses for Australian and New Zealand scholarshiprecipients planning to attend undergraduate and post-graduate coursesDeveloped innovative materials for courses on IELTS writing, content-based academic writing, andlearning strategies,Designed curricula for pre-elementary and post-intermediate classes in thegeneral program

    • Conestoga College

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Writing Consultant

      Assisted students with planning, organizing, and editing academic writingFacilitated the development of critical thinking for academic assignmentsInstructed students on referencing styles to avoid plagiarismDeveloped materials on writing and referencing styles

    • Oxford Seminars

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      TESL Trainer

      Instructed a 60-hour TESL certification courseConducted classes covering theoretical and practical aspects related to teachingmethodology, lesson planning, classroom management, and cultural sensitivityOrganized, monitored and evaluated teaching practice for teacher-trainees

    • CDC, Qatar

      Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
      Qatar

      Worked as ESL instructor & materials designer on short-term assignment in Doha for Qatar Petroleum

    • Conestoga College

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Writing Consultant

      Provided academic writing assistance to a diverse student population by identifying and explaining problem areas in written workAssisted students with planning, organizing, and editing academic writingAssisted students with the concept of plagiarism and the use of referencing stylesCollaborated in the development of school guidelines on APA & Chicago-Turabian stylesResearched and developed e-Learning videosCreated referencing and grammar materials for online accessDeveloped formative assessment process for the Writing Service Show less

    • BRAC University

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Writing Centre Coordinator

      Goal: revitalize and develop a sustainable infrastructure for the centre. My primary responsibilities included the following:Defining and organizing service provision to faculty, staff, and studentsPerforming needs assessments to guide service provisionMonitoring and evaluating the centre's effectivenessOrganizing workshop and materials developmentSupervising and mentoring writing centre staff Raising awareness about the centre throughout the universityWorking with faculty and students on their academic writing skills Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TESL Certificate

      TESL Ontario (Teachers of English as a Second Language)