Michele Russell
Canada
mrussell@tru.ca

Teaching Philosophy

I take pride in being a “student-oriented” instructor who is attuned to the individual needs of each unique student. I strive to make every minute of every lesson enjoyable, relevant and meaningful.

Education

Master’s Degree in Distance Education 	Athabasca University	In progress

B.A. in Adult Education (Distinguished student award)	UCFV	2000  	

Job Club Leadership Training Certificate 	HRDC / Douglas College	1998

Certificate in Adult Education (C.A.C.E.)      	University of Manitoba 	1995

Certificate in Teaching ESL (CERTESL)  	University of Saskatchewan 	1998

•	Certified and proficient Adult Educator   
•	Skilled and experienced ESL Instructor of all levels and ages
•	Designed successful curriculums and workshops for various ESL related programs
•	Successfully supervised and directed ESL(LINC) instructors in federal government program
•	Familiar with TOEFL
•	Knowledge of computer-aided workshops and CBT	•	Highly skilled in individual and / or group instruction 
•	Administered and tabulated various educational and psychometric tests
•	 Expertise in  distance education and e-learning
•	Foreign credentials evaluations knowledge
•	Managed and administered several educational programs for adults
•	Advising and counselling individuals on career and educational goals	
Professional Skills

Work History

Academic Advisor	TRU, Kamloops	2007 - Current
•	Advising University Students on course selection and study plans

Employment / Workshop Facilitator 	Kelowna Immigrant Services 	2004 - 2005 
•	Proficiently advised clients on job search: resumes, cover letters, etc.
•	Designed and facilitated workshops for immigrants

LINC Director - ESL Program	Calgary YMCA     	2003 - 2004
•	Improved system of  staff schedules, student intakes, client file flow, 
student progress and exits
•	Taught ESL classes

Facilitator / Job Marketer	S.U.C.C.E.S.S., Vancouver	1998 - 2000 
•	Developed and facilitated 2 work search programs for immigrants and 
visible minorities

ESL / Job Search Strategies Instructor	I.S.S., Vancouver	1996 - 1997 
•	Created and facilitated ESL / Job search classes for Immigrant professionals
•	Taught content specific English classes for foreign students
LINC Instructor	Kelowna Multicultural Society	1994 - 1996
•	Skilfully designed and taught adult English multilevel LINC 1, 2 and 3 combined classes

Trainer / Seminar Leader	PEMEX, Mexico	1993 - 1994 
•	Responsible for the development and coaching of daily seminar on Competitive Advantage for Petroleum Engineers 
•	Developed and instructed Business English classes for beginner to advanced levels

 ESL Instructor / Advisor 	Canada and Mexico	1985 – Present 
Contract and private tutoring