Diana Simms 105 Mount Pleasant, Hudson (Qubec) J0P 1H0 (450) 458-8616

di.simms@videotron.ca
Objective
I am presently employed at College Bourget in Rigaud, Quebec. I am in my second contract at the college teaching
Sec. 1 regular ESL, Sec. 2 Intermediate and Sec. 3 regular ESL. I have experience teaching English language Arts as
well as ESL in both the French and English school boards. I am in the process of acquiring certification approved by
the MELS. I have many years experience as well as two degrees described in the following cv.

Education
Concordia University, Montral, Qubec
M. A. English Literature, 2003
Concordia University, Montral, Qubec
B. A. English Honours, 1998

Professional Experience
Contract teacher ESL
2012-2013

College Bourget

Contract Teacher 2008-2012

Cit des Jeunes, Vaudreuil

Teacher, ESL, Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Jan. 2012-June 28,2012

Sec. 2

Sept. 2011-June 28, 2012

Sec. 5,4, Sec. 2 enriched

Sept. 2010-June 28, 2011

Sec. 1, 3, 5.

Sept. 2009-June 29, 2010.

Sec. 3

September- 2008

February 4-June 20, 2008

Cit des Jeunes, Vaudreuil

Teacher, ESL, Secondary 3 and 4.

Cit des Jeunes, Vaudreuil

Teacher, ESL, Secondary 3

February 12 - June 21, 2007

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, General English, Levels four and five.
Filled in for the regular full-time English teacher
who had to take a leave of absence;
assumed all responsibilities to continue with curriculum;
scheduled and corrected all examinations and research papers.

October 16 - November 6, 2007

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, English as a Second Language

Diana Simms 105 Mount Pleasant, Hudson (Qubec) J0P 1H0 (450) 458-8616
di.simms@videotron.ca
Filled in for the scheduled ESL teacher who had to take
a leave of absence;
continued with the ESL program until the end
of the Fall program.
March 6 - May 1, 2007

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, English as a Second Language
Was offered a contract to teach English as a second language.
Completed contract.

November 13, 2006

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, Literacy
Filled in for the regular full time teacher.

September 18 - November 14, 2005

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, English as a Second Language
Prepared students to use English in everyday situations;
prepared lesson plans for two classes a week, which were
two hours and forty-five minutes in duration;
managed an intermediate-level class with students in varying
stages of English comprehension;
used several learning techniques to ensure students success
in areas of personal strengths;
incorporated games and entertainment to ensure an
environment of relaxation and friendship.

June 27 - August 31, 2005

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, Individualized English
Worked with students in an individualized fashion so that
they achieved their individual goals;
met with students three days a week, from 12:15 to 3:30 PM
during summer school;
prepared individualized lesson plans for General Education
students;
worked with students from the Literacy program who
required a separate program for learning;
created a lesson plan to work as closely as possible with
literacy students while maintaining an environment conducive
to independent studies.

September 8, 2004 - June 15, 2005

Centre Chomedey, Laval

Teacher, Individualized English
Trained to work in the curriculum provided by the Sir Wilfred
Laurier School Board;
worked with students Monday and Wednesday evenings for
three and a half hours per class;
provided students with individualized attention;
taught students the requirements needed for levels three, four
and five.

Summary of Qualifications

Diana Simms 105 Mount Pleasant, Hudson (Qubec) J0P 1H0 (450) 458-8616
di.simms@videotron.ca
Worked as a substitute for General Education teachers,
ESL teachers and for the Literacy program at the Chomedey Centre;
worked with special needs students (dyslexia and other learning disabilities);
worked with Adult Education students who were missing credits and sent from the Rgie du Travail;
worked with students who are new immigrants requiring practical English for real-life experience;
worked with students who need to fulfill the minimum credit requirement for highschool;
worked as a facilitator for education reform meetings.