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