Sonia Di Placido

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Diagnostic Assessor English Writing, Engineering Communication Program (ISTEP) @ University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, CA
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Sonia Di Placido

A Diagnostic Assessor English Writing, Engineering Communications Program, ISTEP, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto. A Former English (Adjunct) Instructor of Composition, Critical Thinking and Rhetoric, English as A Second Language with First Year English, Department of English Language and Literature, University of South Carolina. A Teaching Assistant, The School of Creative Writing, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. Worked as a Stakeholder research and development with the Arts Amplifier Program as a Committee member and Employee, UBC Faculty of Arts. Became a New Shoots Program Mentor for Creative Writing in Poetry and an Editor of the 2021 Anthology, UBC & VSB. Editorial Board Member for Poetry of PRISM International Magazine for 3 years. Editorial board member for Juniper Magaine, Creative Writing and Poetry, 1 year. An Association of Italian Canadian Writers Newsletter Committee Member and Volunteer. A contract employee with George Brown College as an English for Academic Purposes and ESL Instructor, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Joint Instruction with Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai Institute of Tourism, China. Sonia is a TESL Canada and OCELT certified, EAP College Instructor & LINC Teacher from Toronto, Canada. She is a part-time freelance editor, a published poet & writer with two international books and two chapbooks. She has taken part in a Poetry residency in Tianjin/Binhai. Her written work (creative non-fiction, poetry, essays, reviews) have been published in various media: anthologies, journals, poetry magazines, and books both online and print. Sonia has published CNF with Tandem and St. Joseph's Media Corriere Canadese and the Association of Italian Canadian Writers. Sonia has been a supernumerary with the Canadian Opera Company and worked with the National Ballet of Canada and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She has published both as a journalist and been employed as an arts fundrasing administrator. Sonia's personal blog for more information. diplacido.wordpress.com

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University of Toronto

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Diagnostic Assessor English Writing, Engineering Communication Program (ISTEP)
Toronto, ON, CA
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Sonia Di Placido Work Experience Details
  • University Of Toronto
    Diagnostic Assessor English Writing, Engineering Communication Program (Istep)
    University Of Toronto
    Toronto, On, Ca
  • University Of Toronto
    Diagnostic Assessor English Writing, Engineering Communication Program (Istep)
    University Of Toronto Sep 2024 - Present
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  • Guernica Editions
    Editor, Copywriter
    Guernica Editions May 2021 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Editing, Proofreading and Copywriting for Guernica Titles: Guernica Editions and Guernica World Editions
  • Guernica Editions
    Poet & Writer
    Guernica Editions Mar 2011 - Present
    Toronto, Canada Area
    A first book of poems launched internationally: Canada, U.S. and Europe in Autumn 2012. The book is titled "Exaltation in Cadmium Red". More information about the book is directly found on the Guernica Editions website book page.www.guernicaeditions.com
  • Cadmium House Press Inc.
    Poet, Playwright, Author, Editor, Creative Non-Fiction Writer, Publicist, Communications Specialist
    Cadmium House Press Inc. 2000 - Present
    Home
    Finalizing a book of poems. Written Creative non-fiction profile pieces for journals, magazines. Wrote 2 plays submitted for performance. Worked as a publicist for Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. Quattro Books, developing a Marketing strategy for various authors and their books to increase sales, writing press releases, distributing to media.
  • League Of Canadian Poets
    Poet & Member
    League Of Canadian Poets Oct 2012 - Present
    Toronto, Canada Area
    I am a full member of the League of Canadian Poets and consider getting involved in certain of their volunteer activities and initiatives.
  • Aicw
    Poet, Writer, Member, Volunteer
    Aicw Sep 2003 - Present
    Canada
    A Member of the Association of Italian Canadian Writers. I submit to various writing events, publications and attend annual conferences on writing, genres, discuss and present pieces, engage in a discourse about trans national creative writing practices among various cultures and diaspora. Published Poetry, Translation, Fiction and Non-Fiction. Volunteer Newsletter Committee Member
  • University Of South Carolina
    English Language Instructor
    University Of South Carolina Aug 2023 - May 2024
    Columbia, South Carolina, United States
  • The University Of British Columbia
    Researcher, Writer, Advisor With Arts Amplifier Program Development
    The University Of British Columbia Sep 2021 - Jul 2023
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • The University Of British Columbia
    Prism Editorial Board - Poetry & Reviews
    The University Of British Columbia Jun 2021 - Jun 2023
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • The University Of British Columbia
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    The University Of British Columbia Sep 2020 - Apr 2023
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • The University Of British Columbia
    New Shoots Program Mentor/Teacher
    The University Of British Columbia Jan 2021 - May 2022
    Remote, Toronto & Vancouver
  • Le Collège Boréal
    Esl Clb Linc Ontario Instructor
    Le Collège Boréal Oct 2017 - Jun 2020
    Toronto, Canada Area
    A 12 week LINC ESL Ontario PBLA and CLB benchmark Instruction contract for Ministry of Immigration with College Boreal
  • Canadian Centre For Language And Cultural Studies Clb
    Esl Instructor Linc
    Canadian Centre For Language And Cultural Studies Clb Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
    Toronto, Ontario
  • George Brown Colleges
    English For Academic Purposes Professor
    George Brown Colleges Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
    Toronto, Canada Area
    English for Academic Purposes with the English as a Second Language School of George Brown College. I teach English to International and Domestic migrant students who are preparing to enrol, take and study in an Academic Stream full-time with a Canadian College or University.
  • Shanghai Normal University
    English Second Language Instructor
    Shanghai Normal University Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
    Shanghai City, China
  • Poetry Of The Canadian Modern Workshops
    Poetry Workshops
    Poetry Of The Canadian Modern Workshops Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
    Hillcrest Neighbourhood At St. Michael & All Angels Church Auditorium
    Poetry of the Canadian ModernsSeries 1. Patricia Louise LowtherThis workshop strives to review a full body of works (including previously unpublished and posthumous pieces) beginning with a recent edition of The Collected Works of Pat Lowther, NeWest Press, 2010, to better understand her contribution to The Canadian Modern of 20th century Literature and Poetry. Pat Lowther remains a huge influence on the generation of Canadian poets involved in making a difference not only as literary writers and artists, but also as a community of survivors--role models for triumph over adversity through life circumstances. Lowther is studied in depth to inspire further emphasis on writing and discussion in the workshop about the following: creating and developing a present-day Poesis, which includes voice, style, tastes, technique and the role of individual emotion/anima/spirit in the act of writing Poetry.
  • Madison Avenue Housing And Support Services Inc.
    Madison Community Services
    Madison Avenue Housing And Support Services Inc. 2009 - Dec 2014
    Toronto, On
    Fundraiser, Client, Volunteer, Board Member, Freelance Article Writer.
  • Quattro Books
    Supporter, Volunteer
    Quattro Books Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
    Q-Space
    Present involvement, volunteer and support
  • Quattro Books
    Quattro Books - Part-Time Intern
    Quattro Books Jan 2012 - May 2012
    Centre For Social Innovation
    Marketing each seasons launch via the Catalogue via Lit Dist Co. Speaking to authors to find out their reading dates, set up festival submissions and readings then book sales for each title and looking at mailings and specific media blitz for each book.
  • Quattro & Assoc. For Arts And Social Change Presents Wordstage Reading Series
    Host And Committee Member
    Quattro & Assoc. For Arts And Social Change Presents Wordstage Reading Series Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
    Q-Space [College St. Toronto]
    I am currently on the WordStage organizing committee as 1 of 4 organizers, assisting in the outreach and contact of authors, writers, poets, playwrights, artists: readers to perform at our monthly reading series. I also act as part-time host of the reading series.
  • Canadian Scholars' Press Inc., Sumach Press, Women'S Press, Kellom Books
    Publicist
    Canadian Scholars' Press Inc., Sumach Press, Women'S Press, Kellom Books Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
    Promotions, Publicity, Event Coordination, Communications, Media profiling, Book Event Launches
  • Canadian Opera Company
    Supernumerary
    Canadian Opera Company Sep 2005 - May 2008
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Opera Stage Performance, Acting, Some singing, mostly Background ensemble with COC Chorus.
  • The National Ballet Of Canada
    Box Office Assistant
    The National Ballet Of Canada Aug 2005 - May 2006
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Symphony Orchestra
    Arts Administration, Fundraising And Development
    Toronto Symphony Orchestra Sep 2004 - Jan 2005
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Fundraising and Development for Arts AdminisrationIMP through CCCOCultural Careers Council of Ontario
  • Toronto Life Magazine
    Account Manager
    Toronto Life Magazine May 2000 - Apr 2003
    Management of Sales Accounts for the Eating and Drinking Guide
  • Transcontinental
    Account Manager
    Transcontinental 2001 - 2002
    Magazine advertising sales and account management of advertisers, marketing of the industry publication, press kits, press releases, some internet based marketing and advertising sales. Sales prospecting to readers and advertisers also, assist with circulation
  • The Canadian Press
    Marketing Assistant
    The Canadian Press Jul 2000 - Jan 2001
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Cibc
    Mortgage Banker
    Cibc Sep 1998 - Dec 1999
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Villa Charities Inc.
    Administrative Assistant, Server, Food Services
    Villa Charities Inc. Aug 1991 - Dec 1995
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sonia Di Placido Skills

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