Kerri Koster

Name:	Kerri Koster
Location:	Victoria Canada V8R 3Z5
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Additional Info:	I have a unique background with 3+ years tutoring and 8+ years teaching experience. I have worked with children to university students and business English for adults. My strengths include grammar, writing, public speaking and conversation. I have also taught social studies, mathematics and French. I have a literature and English degree from the prestigious University of Alberta. I also possess a TEFOL certificate. In 2008, I was awarded Teacher of the Year by Taiwan’s foremost private English school. I have had great success with students whose first language is not English. I speak French at a professional working level and I have some conversational Mandarin. I can provide excellent references and letters of recommendation. Professional Experience EFL Teacher Melton American School, Pingzhen, Taoyuan County, Taiwan March-July 2013 and July 2005-August 2007 Hess Educational Organization, Longtan, Taoyuan County, Taiwan August 2007-March 2013 * 98% student return rates * 2008 Employee of the Year * 2008 Singapore Summer Camp Confidence Volunteerism 2006-present private English tutor * grammar, writing, public speaking and conversation tutorials 2010-13 English/Mandarin Language Exchange 1999-2001 on-campus tutor for Japanese students in East Asian Studies courses 1996-1998 Study Buddy Outreach Program, St. Albert, Alberta * tutored youth-at-risk in mathematics and social studies * volunteer mentor Education TEFOL 2008 * 80 classroom and 45 practicum hours University of Alberta 2003 * Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Literature and English * French immersion diploma and university translation courses References and recommendations available upon request
Subjects:	English, Essay Writing, General Science, General Studies, English (EFL), French
Additional:	CRB / Police Check, References, Can Travel, Can Tutor Online