Elizabeth Haikings
Halifax, NS,
Summary
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial English as a second language teacher to students of all backgrounds as well as carrying out all sorts of different projects and services related to languages. Languages are my passion and my forte. At present, I am growing my business ELI IDIOMAS Language School (60+ enrolled students) for recent immigrants to Canada specifically from Latin America. The idea of my classes is to help make newcomers feel more at home in Canada. I have been teaching for over 5 years. I have a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and I am CELTA certified. I am energetic, have a strong sense of leadership and great international experience. Currently, I am looking to expand my career outlook and I am in search of different projects and goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS FOUNDER/OWNER
Eli Idiomas Language School
03.2021 - Current
- Running group English/French classes online for new immigrants to Canada
- Finding new students in new and creative ways daily and organizing initial consultations
- Maintaining the students interested with relevant material and curriculums
- Aiding my students in reaching their desired language level
- Reaching higher levels on interested students monthly with over 60+ students registered in courses in any given month.
ONLINE LANGUAGE TUTOR
VIP Kid
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Engaging Chinese children aged 3–12 in 1 on 1 English classes by using TPR, props and high energy
- Motivating and encouraging young students to participate and speak English for the first time
- Consistently delivering a high quality and challenging 1 on 1 class for 25 minutes
- Delivering classes using the companies teaching resources
- Following lesson plans and providing feedback reports.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
New Cambridge School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Planning and teaching virtual and in-person classes in various subjects including English, Math, Science, IT and Social Studies to a group of 25 students
- Managing student behaviour throughout classes while maintaining classes fun and interesting
- Conducting mid-term and final exams, providing marks and critical feedback
- Assigning and evaluating challenging homework and giving critical evaluations of each student’s performance after each class
- Delivering classes using material from Oxford ELT Course as well as incorporating my own games, questions and further learning activities.
ONLINE LANGUAGE TUTOR
Open English
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Engaging Latin American children aged 4-15 in 3 on 1 English classes
- Encouraging young students to participate/speak English for the first time
- Delivering classes using the companies teaching resources
- Incorporating my own games, questions and further learning activities
- Following lesson plans and provide feedback reports.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AIRPORT GREETER
Study Nova Scotia
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Giving initial contact to international students entering Nova Scotia
- Speaking and giving advice to international students in their native language
- Helping the students find accommodations for first days in the city
- Answering questions regarding Nova Scotia.
LEGISLATIVE PAGE
Nova Scotia Province House
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Working alongside local politicians at the Nova Scotia Province House
- Passing along important documents
- Providing the politicians with hospitality services
- Answering the Province House phone line
- Organizing and copying important documents.
Education
Bacherlor of Arts -
Dalhouse University
Halifax, NSCELTA Certificate -
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS01.2018
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Presentation
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Consulting
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
B2
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Chinese
Elementary
A2
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Volunteer Experience
- South American Ambassador, International Komerca kaj Ekonomia Federacio for North America, 2019-Present
- Volunteer English Tutor, ISANS Refugee Center, 2018-2019
- Saint Mary’s University Language Centre Volunteer Conversation Partner, 2016-2019
- Vice President, Dalhousie Spanish Society, 2018-2019
- Master of Ceremonies, Spanish Society Special Event, 2018
- Alliance Francaise Bilingual Library Organizer, Summer 2017
- Halifax Salsa Society, 2016-2019
- Vice-President and President, Halifax West High School Rotary Interact Club, 2012-2014
- Liaison, Halifax West Environment Committee, 2012-2014
- Vice President, Halifax West Student Governemnent, 2013-2014
- Volunteer Coach, Halifax Skating Club, 2009-2014
References
- John Huang, Sino-Atlantic Inc., 902-488-2588, info@sinoatlantic.com
- Diana Whalen, Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice of NS, 902-414-4541, dianawhalen@gmail.com
- Christina Miller, Study NS International Airport Greeter Program, 902-497-7545, christina@eventpartnersgroup.com
Timeline
BUSINESS FOUNDER/OWNER
Eli Idiomas Language School
03.2021 - Current
CLASSROOM TEACHER
New Cambridge School
08.2019 - 06.2022
ONLINE LANGUAGE TUTOR
VIP Kid
02.2019 - 08.2022
ONLINE LANGUAGE TUTOR
Open English
10.2018 - 03.2022
LEGISLATIVE PAGE
Nova Scotia Province House
09.2018 - 06.2019
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AIRPORT GREETER
Study Nova Scotia
07.2018 - 08.2019
Bacherlor of Arts -
Dalhouse University
CELTA Certificate -
Saint Mary’s University
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