MIKE MCCULLOCH

Phone: 416-564-7322
Email: mmeeba44@westpost.net
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Career services position, where my career counseling training and experience, te
aching skills and organizational ability will be needed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
*10 years progressive facilitation and adult education experience delivering pre
sentations and workshops
*3 years adult education experience teaching adults from introductory to advance
d levels of English ability
*Experienced in dealing with a diverse client base, including internationally ed
ucated health professionals
*Skilled in developing rapport with service providers and in advocating for clie
nts
*Superior research and data analysis skills and report writing abilities
*Proficient in MS Office, including Outlook, Front Page and Internet Explorer
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency 2008-present
Advisor
*Provided supportive counseling, including case management to Internationally Ed
ucated Health Professionals (IEHPs)
*Coached clients on issues affecting successful job search and self-marketing st
rategies
*Advised clients on requirements for practicing their profession in North Americ
a
*Organized, planned and delivered information sessions, programs and workshops
*Contacted regulatory bodies and professional associations to gather information
regarding accreditation and certification requirements for internationally educ
ated professionals
*Facilitated appropriate referrals with regulatory bodies, bridging programs and
community agencies
*Developed Job Search Action Plans co-operatively with clients to identify goals
and barriers to re-entering the labor market
*Tracked progress of clients through entire registration/licensure process
*Conducted outreach to promote agency programs and services to stakeholders
*Prepared and submitted statistical and progress reports as required
Bow Valley College, Directions for Immigrants, Calgary, AB 2006-2008
Career Coach
*Provided referrals and support to clients in accessing other relevant supports
and services
*Coached clients on issues affecting successful job search and self-marketing st
rategies
*Supplied information to clients regarding accreditation requirements for regula
ted professions and trades
*Contacted regulatory bodies and professional associations to gather information
regarding accreditation and certification requirements for internationally educ
ated professionals
*Developed and facilitated study groups for clients pursuing evaluation/licensin
g exams, and labour market and job search related workshops
*Developed Job Search Action Plans co-operatively with clients to identify goals
and barriers to re-entering the labor market
*Created and implemented Clear Communication study group to assist clients in im
proving professional communication skills and cultural awareness
Bow Valley College, ESL Department 2006-2008
Instructor (Casual)
*Developed lesson plans covering listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
for ESL students covering a wide level of ability.
*Created handout material and activities using multi-media resources
*Provided feedback to students regarding progress and strategies for improvement
*Offered advice to students regarding additional resources available for profess
ional and career growth
GEOS Language Corporation, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 2004-2006
Teacher
*Prepared and taught lesson plans using standard textbooks and original material
s for students representing a wide level of ability
*Assessed students' level of language ability in order to recommend an appropria
te course of study and supplementary practice materials
*Evaluated students' learning progress and provided customized learning and stud
y goals to facilitate improvement
*Counseled students on their progress to maintain a high level of motivation for
continued study and language progress
*Participated in regular teacher and staff training to maintain a consistently h
igh standard of lesson and staff professionalism through sharing teaching and pr
esentation ideas and resources
*Coached, supported and mentored new teachers to ensure a constant level of stud
ent satisfaction
QCICCET, Toronto, ON 1999-2004
Resource Specialist
*Conducted client interviews to assess barriers to successful employment, assess
ed client needs and provided referrals as appropriate
*Managed client files and project documents and maintained client confidentialit
y
*Designed, implemented and facilitated workshops and computer tutorials to meet
client needs
*Facilitated workshops for groups of 5-30 clients on Resume and Cover-letter Pre
paration, Employability and Job Skills, Interviews and Job Search Methods
*Conducted practice interviews to prepare clients for employment opportunities
*Created and developed handout materials, forms, surveys and marketing materials
*Coached clients from diverse backgrounds, provided support and resources to mee
t individual client needs
*Produced reports and summaries of client surveys and identified trends in clien
t service requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education in Adult Education Brock University in progress
Bachelor of Arts, University of Guelph 2001
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Personality Dimensions Level 1 Certification (CLSR) 2003
Crisis Intervention with Hostile and Difficult Clients (CTI) 2001
True Colors Level 1 Certification (Centre for Education and Training) 2001
Facilitating Adult Learning (Centre for Education and Training) 2000
REFERENCES: Available upon request