Andrew Durand
About Me
Introduction:
To whom this may concern,
My name is Andrew Durand. A
Canadian citizen and highly skilled English and Environmental Science Instructor.
I am a bilingual
professional,
fluent in both English and French with an introductory level of Russian
comprehension, with a passion for languages, culture, history, and the
environment. I have travelled extensively over the past six years and
acquired a wealth of experiences that make me an excellent addition to
any multi-cultured and dynamic educational team.
I am currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in Coastal and Marine Management at the University of Akureyri in Iceland, but have deferred my research to further explore work opportunities in the fields of education and environmental preservation/ethics. I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual with a genuine passion for a career in education. As my resume will highlight, over the course of my career and academic life I have worked independently and with teams as both a member and supervisor amounting to over 13 years of customer servicing and 3 years of teaching English as a second language in various locations around the world.
I am currently in the process of upgrading my TEFL certificate to a TEFL Masters certificate in order to increase my own knowledge and expertise. In addition to my experiences and personal qualities I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for teaching. I am extremely enthusiastic about diversifying students’ experiences, as well as my own, and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your ongoing success in this area. As an instructor increasing student engagement in the classroom, improving test scores for all students, maximising student participation with diverse activities, and cultivating a positive student parent and teacher relationship are interpersonal and organisational skills I excel at and which I hope to continue expanding upon. Please review my attached resume for additional details regarding my expertise and career achievements.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and potential consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrew Durand
Education
University of Ottawa, Canada
Honours Bachelor of Arts; with Specialization in History
December 2010
Masters TEFL Certificate
Masters TEFL Certificate
December 2017
University of Akureyri, Iceland
Master's in Environmental Resource Management
April 2019
Experiences
English Teacher, Kazakstan
International Language School of Karaganda
August 2011 to May 2012
· Provide students with the skills necessary to function successfully in an academic setting.
· Curriculum was flexible. Developed at my own discretion based on CEF Levels
· Business and Engineering tests (TOEIC), and conversational English preparation (TOEFL)
· Led task-based language seminars and study groups for University student
Environmental Science Instructor
Whale Camp
June 2017 to September 2017
The Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute is dedicated to providing marine biology experiential educational programs and facilities for learning about the dynamic marine ecology of the Bay of Fundy as well as the coastal, terrestrial and human ecologies of Grand Manan Island. Responsibilities included: planning and facilitating daily science and adventure education programs, plan and facilitate group initiatives and team building exercises, responsible for set up and break down of science center and maintain science equipment. Add 5 professional quality lesson plans to existing program notebooks. Finally, participate in Program Planning / Curriculum Development / Staff Meetings
English Language Assistant
ProCredit Academy
September 2017 to Current
Preparing and delivering evening activities. These included book clubs, debates, pronunciation classes and more communicative activities. Supporting students with the preparation of presentations and essays, as well as grammar and vocabulary homework. In addition, accompanying students on Saturday excursions and offering optional activities on Sunday afternoons, creating a supportive and stimulating environment for participants, and moderating conversation classes with small groups