Darwin Baird Email & Phone Number

A dedicated, resourceful and innovative teaching professional with a passion for guiding and mentoring students towards overall growth in academic and professional knowledge and language acquisition, as well as supporting colleagues in helping students socially and intellectually while creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Highly qualified professional with M.A. in Comparative Literature and Cultural Semiotics, CELTA for EFL Instruction, B.A. in Psychology. Shows expertise in teaching academic reading, writing and oratory skills, as well as English as a foreign language by planning and preparing both general course materials, and specialized electives for students according to their level of understanding and area of study. A good team player excellent at collaborative planning, innovative ideas, and successful delivery of lessons. Skilled in communicating effectively while building rapport with students professionally and sympathetically. Successful at understanding individual needs and resolving issues. Proficient in encouraging and organizing group cultural and social activities to build team spirit, while successfully motivating students to see learning as enjoyable, meaningful, and attainable. Native English speaker from Canada with a pro-active focus. Results-oriented professional with strong leadership, motivational and administrative skills. In-depth knowledge of innovative and interactive teaching techniques. Gained international exposure while teaching English language and cultural history in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, including teaching specialized Business English courses to corporations. Ethical, highly professional, and committed to delivering top quality results; always prepared to go the extra mile to deliver, while consistently adding value to work.

Listed skills include Teaching, Tutoring, Teaching English As A Second Language, Teacher Training, and 12 others.