Courtney Marie

Courtney Marie Lester - Canadian citizenship Native English Speaker Advanced Spanish 2012-current University of Manitoba – Major in Geography/Environment current Minor in Political Science September 2009 – November 2009 ITTT, TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Certification (100 hours) Course Complete November 2009 - Fanshawe College Travel & Tourism Degree Journalism Minor Work Experience July 2012 – Current Freelance Editor, Proof-reader, Translator, Lexicographer Edit and proofread a variety of different documents Research, write and edit textbook glossaries - Translate from Spanish to English, mainly with various departments within the University of Antofagasta. October 2015 – May 2016(San Sebastián, Spain) Cultural Ambassador North American Language in Spain – ESL Tutor - Educated and tutored Highschool English learners, helping prepare for IELTS and TOELF - Graded, evaluated and edited essays, projects and exams - often with feedback and suggestions - Adapted teaching materials to meet the school and student’s needs. - Shared Canada and North America's culture by organizing events, and holding cultural seminars March 2014 – July 2015(Antofagasta, Chile) Universidad de Antofagasta – ESL Teacher. - Prepared materials and activities for Cambridge Advanced students and various levels of English. - Instructed students in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations - Graded and evaluated exams, pop quizzes and students overall progress - adapting teaching materials to meet the school and student’s needs. July 2013 – July 2015(Antofagasta, Chile) AIN Academia de Idiomas del Norte – ESL CORFO Teacher - Taught group classes, mainly intermediate English levels - Worked closely with American English File and TOIEC preparation - Prepared activities, lessons and weekly achievement objectives while keeping attendance records up to date. - Overall helped students wherever necessary. June 2012 – July 2013(Antofagasta, Chile) ELI – Universidad of Catholic Norte– ESL Teacher - Prepared private and group lessons based on student’s needs and progress - Worked with New Cutting Edge, and Lifestyle course material - Adapted General English to suit Business English professionals - Taught and elicited English grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking in an easy and efficient manner -Worked with intermediate level students as a part of CORFO government program, studying for IELTS Volunteer Work 2013 –2015 current (Antofagasta, Chile) Centro de Rescate y Rehabilitación de Fauna Silvestre, UA - Help in all areas; cleaning after the animals, feeding them, giving student tours and maintain …….. 2011 (Bali, Indonesia) B.A.R.C. Bali Dog Rehabilitation Centre Help staff wash and treat stray dogs/puppies Spend time with the animals, and make sure they are comfortable 2011 (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Phnom Penh Esl Centre Teach speaking classes to 8 years & under students Create appropriate lessons to interest and entertain each student