Kirsten Gear

Experience

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  Greystone College

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Teacher Trainer

  I instructed a 360-hour SLA course teaching communicative & TBL learning (+TKT training) for TESOL teacher training candidates. I also created and implemented English Through Yoga courses for international medical professionals at International Language Schools of Canada in Toronto, Canada based on Speech Language Pathology (SLP) techniques.

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  Durham University

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  Sessional EAP Instruction

  I taught EAP on an Intensive University summer preparatory program for international students, facilitated Medical Ethics Modules, developed Cultural Awareness workshops, worked as the student, staff & faculty yoga instructor, performed Editorial and Proof Reading Duties, guided students in the Self Access Centre.

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  RMIT University Vietnam

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Language Instructor

  I taught 20 contact hours teaching English for Specific Purposes Concurrent Education Program. I also designed English language curriculum for Public Health Professionals, specifically by preparing Vietnamese doctors with medical jargon & DSV-IV diagnostic criteria to study in Australia. I incorporated use of "wikis" into research projects and community development, sat on the Plagiarism Board of Review. supported Miss Vietnam Universe 2011 (Hoang My Vu) and worked as the student, staff & faculty Yoga Instructor. Show less

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  University of Liverpool

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2021

  I help individuals become better writers. I am a Writing Tutor providing guidance to students who are working on graduate level coursework, dissertations or in doctoral programs. I help students produce the best clarity, flow, organization, grammar, punctuation, word choice and citation and referencing as per genre and academic conventions. I deliver webinars and liaise with instructors and student support teams by managing all communications that come through the Writing Center. I also work as an academic English test rater for students preparing to embark on their learning journey. Show less

  • Online Writing Centre Tutor

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2021

  • Study Skills Manager

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2014
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  York University

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

  Sessional EAP Instructor

  I taught EAP on an Intensive University summer preparatory program for international students and created Canadian Studies Curriculum and Syllabus.

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  Higher Colleges of Technology

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  Self Access Centre Coordinator

  I managed 25 Faculty members as Language Advisors, taught 16 contact hours in Foundation Integrated Skills Course, delivered study skills & professional development workshops and was responsible for $25,000 usd materials & resource development

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  جامعة الدوحة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Language Instructor

  I taught as a 20- hour TVET ESP Instructor, Peer Tutor Program Faculty Liaison,Conference Presenter, E Portfolio Coordinator, Small Group Instruction Workshop participant, Independent Learning Center, Student Counselor Liaison, Media & IT Proposal writer, Materials Developer, Ethics in Research Conference Representative, Online Virtual Learning Environments designer, PD workshops & Training, Teaching and Learning Center Open House attendee, Online Security Awareness Week lectures, Breast Cancer Awareness Week Volunteer, Alumni Awards Night Volunteer, Student Success Week Online Activities, IT, Sharepoint, People Soft Training: Improve your Outlook, Fitness 101 Yoga Instructor. Show less

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  Laureate Online Education

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Key Note Speaker & Educational Recruiter

  I promote educational institutions through public speaking events in the region. I also work on developing relationships with associations, corporations and governments to help drive enrollments for online institutions.

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  Qatar Foundation

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  I co-launched and managed the centre for Academic Writing and Research Excellence (AWARE), worked as a writing expert at the Translation & Interpreting Institute (TII) of Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and administered the online booking system. I was responsible for providing feedback to students of TII’s MA programs in the technical aspects of their academic work through one-on-one face-to-face sessions and group workshops. Full Time (20-hour) integrated English language skills; Virtual Learning Environment instruction; Administrative Duties; Student Success Conferences; Develop exercises, activities, assessment, tests and exams; E portfolio Coordinator; Peer Tutor Program Faculty Advisor. Show less I designed syllabi for and teach Academic, Business and IELTS courses. The student population ranges from secondary students enrolled in the Promising Students Program to adult working professionals. I prepared learners for high stakes exams by offering both the personal management and anxiety management & test taking skills, as well as academic content and culture. I tailored workshops specific to an individual or organization's needs while providing continuous online support both during and after the course. These techniques allow community building to take place thereby providing each student the intrinsic motivation required for each student to see themselves as a stakeholder in their own lifelong learning and professional development process. Show less

  • Writing Centre Manager

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  • IELTS Trainer

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
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  University of Roehampton Online

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2024

  LLDE/ Induction Module Instructor, Academic Writing Tutor and MBA Career Coach

  I work as an academic writing tutor with heterogeneous international students completing online Masters and PHD degrees. Both synchronously and asynchronously, I meet with students for interactive research and writing sessions. I also teach induction modules, provide webinars, live outreach support, liaise with student support, faculty as well as administrative staff. I have also created, piloted and actively coach business, project management and management students in an MBA critical competency and career coaching program Show less

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  Selkirk College

  Aug 2018 - now

  • English Language Instructor

    Aug 2018 - now

  • TESOL Program Coordinator

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2023
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  University of Portsmouth

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  Academic Skills Coach & Consultant

  I work as an academic skills coach with heterogeneous international students completing online Masters and PHD degrees. Both synchronously and asynchronously, I meet with students for interactive research and writing sessions. I also provide webinars, live outreach support, liaise with student support, faculty as well as administrative staff.

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  University of Hull

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

  Academic Skills Coach

  I work as an academic skills coach with heterogeneous international students completing online Masters and PHD degrees. Both synchronously and asynchronously, I meet with students for interactive research and writing sessions. I also provide webinars, live outreach support, liaise with student support, faculty as well as administrative staff.