Lily E. Visser MFALethbridge Alberta CanadaEmail knotachinagirl@gmail.comEducation and Certification• Master of Fine Arts (MFA), University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, AlbertaProfessional Certification Courses:• University Teaching Certificate, University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta • TEFL Training and Certification• TEFL Workshop, Go Teach InternationalTeaching Experience:2006-2007 – University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB 2005-2006 - Hunan Univ, College of International Studies, 2008-2011 Changsha Hunan, P.R. China2003-2005 – Hunan Agricultural University, International College, Changsha Hunan, P.R. China2001-2003 – University of Calgary, Calgary AB1998-2000 - Malaspina University/College, Naniamo BCAssociations:➢ IATSE Local 212, Calgary, Props – Film, 2000-➢ Summary of Qualifications:➢ Several years of academic teaching within Canadian College and University environments.➢ Seven years of ESL teaching experience in China: reading, writing, listening and speaking, IELTS and TOEFL training.➢ Course development, preparation and instruction at college and university levels➢ Director of Foreign Teachers, supervision of teachers and course materials➢ Student and classroom scheduling and teaching➢ Strong and effective teaching skills.➢ Skilled in both interviewing and advising students with set programs,➢ Good verbal and written communication skills.➢ Co-Creator and editing of books for ESL learning.➢ Contributed to the economic and social development of the Hunan Province in Education.➢ Exceptional negotiation, diplomacy and collaborative team building skills. ➢ Significant experience interacting successfully with diverse cultural groups and individuals from around the world. These skills were acquired while teaching classes in Canada and China.➢ Established scholarship funds in China.