Brad Niessen

#216-20385 54th Ave.

Langley, BC V3A 7S5
Telephone: 778-828-9708
niessen_brad@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of ESL instructor where I am able to utilize my expertise, knowledge and experience
in teaching English to adult and young learners

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 5 years of exceptional experience in the teaching field, specializing in ESL instruction
Accomplished in relaying information and teaching English to individuals with no previous knowledge
Familiar with the learning styles of adult learners and sensitive to the needs of immigrants
Proven ability to plan interactive and engaging learning activities, encourage curiosity, create safe
learning environments and motivate students
Patient, warm, consistent with strong lesson planning and classroom management skills
Well-developed skills in prioritizing, decision making and time management skills
Organized with exceptional oral and written communication skills

KEY STRENGTHS
Goal-Oriented: Set goals for lesson plans and specific student objectives. Maintained an above average
success rate in students achieving course objectives; Always enforcing a can-do mentality.
Coaching & Facilitating: Exercising great command of a classroom. Creating lesson plans on a course by
course basis depending on the needs of individual students, and adapting as necessary. Planned and
arranged for fun competitions to encourage learning and reveal students abilities.
Plan and Manage Workload: Focused on the best interest of the student when managing time and
workload. Ensuring adequate time was given to lesson objectives. Refused to merely read from a book but
rather create lesson plans that were adaptable.
Interpersonal Skills: Creating and maintaining a safe and fun atmosphere for learning. Students need to be
encouraged by providing the highest quality of teaching in simple, understandable methods. Offering
humor to keep boredom or fatigue from settling in is also a strong suit.
Communication Skills: Interacted with children and adults of all ages, with little to no previous
understanding of the English language. Providing encouragement and exhortation to students to build their
confidence, and consistently remind them of their potential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher

CleaverLearn Foreign Language School Philippines

ESL Teacher

American International Training Institute Philippines

Teachers Assistant

Whitehorse School District Whitehorse, YK

2009 2010

Instructor/English Teacher

Various Short-term Contracts China

2005 2009

Teacher on Call

School District No. 91 Vanderhoof, BC

2004 2005

Teachers Assistant

School District No. 37 Delta, BC

2000 2002

Teachers Assistant

School District No. 57 Prince George, BC

1999 2000

2011 2012
2011

Brad Niessen
#216-20385 54th Ave.
Langley, BC V3A 7S5
Telephone: 778-828-9708
niessen_brad@yahoo.com

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Food Safety Certificate

BC Ministry of Health Services, Powell River, BC

2012

Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level A

St. John Ambulance Surrey, BC

2014

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Crisis Prevention Institute Prince George, BC

1999

Basic Mediation Training

W. J. Stelmaschuk BC Division, Prince George, BC

1999

Conflict Resolution, Drawing the Line

Direct Care Training Institute Prince George, BC

1997

Certificate, Cognitive Skills Coaching

Correctional Services of Canada Saskatoon, SK

1995

Diploma, Social Services Worker

Northern Lights College Dawson Creek, BC

1994

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