Uploaded Videos

The following videos were made while I worked in China as an academic manager with EF Education First. I made these for prospective teachers (I used to hire teachers for EF) and I think they reflect my abilities using programs such as imovie and video editor.

Introduction to EF video:

Here are a few more videos:

I hope you enjoyed these and have learned a little bit more about my academic history as an ESL teacher and manager in China!

Photos from Abroad

I often conducted demonstration lessons for prospective students and parents. Although many of the kids that I worked with were very young learners, I found that I learned something every time I taught a new group! So much fun!

Observation and teacher training was a large part of my job while working as a Senior Director of Studies with EF Education First.

Here we are setting up for a demonstration show at a local shopping center in Inner Mongolia.

Chinese students love Christmas! We held large events with parents and students every year!

EF Education First's 2018 Annual Conference in Thailand. Each year all of EF's academic managers would travel to exocit locations to learn more about education and goals within the company.

Team building is a large part of what we do as teachers! 

Here I am in 2018, ready to speak about teaching at a conference.

Our #2 center location in Inner Mongolia.

It's all about the people you work with :)

This photo was taken in 2017 during a training segment in hohhot, Inner Mongolia. The purpose of the training was to describe EF Education First's system in the classroom and our benefits for students and teachers.

Contact me at sk18hl@brocku.ca

Educational Experience

September , 2019 Bacholor of Education, Brock University I am currently enrolled in the teacher education program at Brock University. I will graduate in 2020.   June, 2018 Bacholor of arts (English), Thompson Rivers University Having completed my degree from TRU with an overall GPA of 3.95 in June of 2018, it was my honor and privilege to be awarded the distinction of receiving the coveted title of having graduated with “highest distinction”. December, 2018 Certificate in academic and business writing, edX berkeley I completed this certificate online through Berkeley’s edX program. The certificate took nearly 6 weeks to complete and enabled me to write for various types of media-based enterprises.

June, 2007 Ontario collegiate diploma (journalism), Sheridan College During my time at Sheridan College, I wrote for the student newspaper and learned about editing, gathering reliable data and sources, and publishing. Also, I am proficient in using graphical and organization tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint.   Cambridge University Teacher Knowledge Test (module 1-3, YL, Clil) Cambridge assessment Having taken all possible Teacher Knowledge Tests through Cambridge University, I am knowledgeable in various teaching-related areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, and ongoing student assessment. Furthermore, I have taken the Content and Integrated Learning test and am able to teach subjects other than English in a classroom setting.     Contact me at sk18hl@brocku.ca

Work Experience

OCTOBER, 2016 – JULY, 2019 SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, EF EDUCATION FIRST (CHINA) Responsible for operations in several EF Education First centers in China. Managed over 30 team members and was responsible for meeting the academic goals of over 2,000 students. Created schedules, training seminars, conducted management meetings, and ensured that goals were met via data collected through Salesforce.

SEPTEMBER, 2012 – SEPTEMBER, 2016 DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, EF EDUCATION FIRST (CHINA) As an academic manager with EF Education First, Tianjin, it was my mission to ensure that academic quality was maintained in the city’s #1 and #4 centers. I gave numerous workshops, hired and trained staff members, and taught a multitude of classes of all ages and ability levels in an English as a second language educational environment.   AUGUST, 2010 – SEPTEMBER, 2012 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, EF EDUCATION FIRST (CHINA) During my time as a regional manager with Qinhuangdao, I was responsible for teaching classes, training new staff, and ensuring the overall academic success of my staff and the students in our center.   NOVEMBER, 2008 – SEPTEMBER, 2010 SENIOR TEACHER, EF EDUCATION FIRST (CHINA) As Senior Teacher with EF, it was my privilege to conduct team meetings, work alongside the center’s Director of Studies to ensure that academic quality was maintained in our center, and to observe and teach lessons. Furthermore, I helped develop a multitude of curriculum for EF during my time in QHD.   AUGUST, 2007 – AUGUST, 2008 TEACHER OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, NOVA ENGLISH (JAPAN) Took part in numerous teacher training sessions, taught students of all ages and ability levels in both classroom and one-to-one settings, created and executed lesson plans, and ensured that my students met their academic goals. During this time, I worked one-to-one with students and learned much about literacy building and phonetic development. FEBRUARY, 2006 – AUGUST, 2007 MATHEMATICS AND LITERACY TUTOR, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS (GUELPH, ONTARIO) Before becoming an ESL teacher overseas, I worked for a short time as a math and phonics teacher with Sylvan Learning Center in Guelph, Ontario. During this time, I learned much about early literacy development and how to instruct young learners whist facilitating their learning goals. It was a pleasure to watch my students grow and learn and Sylvan. JANUARY, 2006 – AUGUST, 2007 DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH CARE WORKER, ARISS PLACE RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TREATMENT (GUELPH, ONTARIO) During this period,  I worked as a residential care worker with children and adults between the ages of 6 – 18 who are developmentally challenged. I found this work extremely rewarding and it taught me quite a bit about myself as both an educator and as a responsible adult. Contact me at sk18hl@brocku.ca

Self Introduction and Academic Standpoint

Hello everyone - my name is Scott Keane and I have been working as a teacher of English as a second language for the past twelve years. Although born and raised in Canada, at the age of twenty-three I decided to leave for a time to pursue my educational career abroad.

I have taught and worked as an academic manager in countries such as Japan and China, and have trained with some of the world's top instructors as an employee of EF Education First, the world's leading ESL institution.

- Wang, 2017

Please click on the above link for more information regarding EF Education First. Also, I will create a link below that leads to my resume.

During my time with EF, I was a Senior Director of Studies with their centers in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in China. I have also worked as a manager and teacher in Tokyo, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, and Qinhuangdao. Through EF, I have traveled to cities such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, South Korea, and Thailand as both a trainer and trainee. Last year at the EF Education First National Conference in Thailand, I was a guest speaker. It was my pleasure to work with EF, and my experiences helped make me the educator and manager I am today.

Returning to Canada in 2019, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career as a teacher in my home country. My experiences abroad were eye-opening and extremely inspirational. I completed my undergraduate degree in English through Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. I also have two-year Canadian diploma in print journalism (Sheridan College). I have written for multiple Canadian newspapers over the years and continue to write each day!

一位好老师，胜过万卷书

Loosely translated, the above Chinese proverb declares that, "a single good teacher is worth more than a million books". Teachers, I think, that focus on encouraging students to better understand cultural diversity are really paving the way towards a better future. My standpoint as an educator is to teach students to care about each other and to develop a sense of what it means to exist and grow in the multicultural landscape of Canada. I want everyone in my class to feel represented!

- Nefeli, 2017

Currently enrolled in the teacher education program at Brock University. Here, I hope to learn more about my craft and to ensure that I become the best teacher I can be! I have a lot to learn, but, with the combined help of my fellow teacher candidates and instructors, know that I can achieve my goals. 

I have divided this digital portfolio into the following segments (please follow the provided links): 

• My digital academic resume and cover letter
• Links to several YouTube videos I have made related to working with my former employer, EF Education First
• Photos that I have taken abroad 
• Qualifications and courses that I have taken at Brock University
• Further qualifications that I have done outside of class

Have a wonderful day and please leave a comment below if you would like to get into contact with me or have anything to add! 

Contact me at sk18hl@brocku.ca