I got your information from Jon yesterday - I'm interested, have house and pet sat many times before, work online and for brevity I'll attach my CV - I lived in Asia for 10 years and have been back in Vancouver for 2 years. Divorced and currently single, 51, fitness focussed, mellow, paint, write, play guitar. Laid back and looking for quiet retreat to do my online work and create more art... please contact me if you have more questions...
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Lana Holmes, MFA, B.Journalism, BA Master's Degree/12 Years Local and International ESL Exp./BA Applied Linguistics/TEFL
Vancouver, BC
lanaholmes66@gmail.com - 604.445.6105
Professional ESL/English Literature/Academic/EssayCreative Writing/SAT and AP Prep./Business Instructor. Twelve years experience in Canada, Japan and Hong Kong. Published 12 ESL textbooks currently in use in over 300 language schools across Japan
WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Tutor
Vanperpetual English Language College - December 2017 to Present
♦ Tutor high school students in essay/academic reading and writing as well as AP and SAT exam preparation
CELPIP Exam Rater
UBC/Paragon Testing Enterprises - Vancouver, BC - March 2016 to Present
♦ Assess and rate English language proficiency tests for those seeking permanent resident status in Canada and Canadian citizenship
Business English Instructor
St Giles International College, Platinum Program (seasonal) - Vancouver, BC - April 2017 to October 2017
♦ Instructed small groups of professionals from Europe, Japan, Mexico and South America
♦ Created tailored programs to suit individuals' needs
♦ Taught presentation, negotiating, grammar, business English and writing skills
Assistant Editor
Asia-Pacific Boating Magazine - Hong Kong - 2014 to 2015
♦ Wrote feature articles, news and press releases
♦ Liaised with local and international media
♦ Maintained website and social media platforms daily
♦ Collaborated with graphic designers, advertisers, stakeholders, freelance writers and industry experts
English Instructor
St. Stephen's College - Hong Kong - 2013 to 2014
♦ Lead weekly school assemblies
♦ Taught multiple subjects including health sciences, reading and writing, grammar and exam and interview preparation
English Language Consultant
SKH Chi Fu Chi Nam School - Hong Kong, HK - 2011 to 2013
♦ Taught business and creative writing
♦ Created and implemented curriculum to improve the ESL program Managed a team of local English teachers
Business English Instructor
ELS Language Center - Vancouver, BC - 2009 to 2011
♦ Provided instruction in business English to international executives
♦ Designed curriculum focusing on workplace skills, intercultural communication skills, and relevant business discussion topics
Principal Editor/Proprietor
Black Spruce Editing - Vancouver, BC - 2008 to 2011
♦ Taught business communication and writing skills workshops and classes
♦ Edited financial documents, websites, policies, annual reports and proposals
Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University - Victoria, BC - 2006 to 2007
♦ Advised graduate students on academic issues
♦ Managed all aspects of the Master of Intercultural Communications program delivery including: coordination of on-campus residencies, online course monitoring and troubleshooting and organized/oversaw special functions
♦ Assisted professors in the classroom as needed
Textbook Writer and Editor
AEON Corporation, Head Office - Tokyo, JP -
2004 to 2006
♦ Researched and designed a multilevel curriculum with a group of 12 education professionals ♦ Liaised with graphic designers, freelance writers, linguistics professionals and company executives
♦ Wrote a series of teacher's manuals, classroom textbooks and workbooks that are now in use in over 300 language schools across Japan
♦ Presented new textbooks to large audiences of school managers and teachers across Japan
EDUCATION
MFA (Honours) in Creative Writing
The University of Hong Kong
2013 to 2015
Bachelor of Journalism
University of King's College at Dalhousie - Halifax, NS 2008
TEFL Certificate in ESL Instruction (20 week practicum at the University of Victoria-ESL program)
TESL Canada - Victoria, BC January 1998 to June 1998
BA in Applied Linguistics University of Victoria - Victoria, BC 1998
SKILLS
Teaching ESL to international students of all ages up to and including high-level professionals, AP and SAT test prep., writing and editing ESL textbooks, thesis editing
LINKS http://www.linkedin.com/in/lanaholmes1
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES
TEFL certificate from TESL Canada

GROUPS
Volunteer - VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
November 2016 to Present
Lead tour groups, assist in a variety of classes for adults, assist in the annual Festival of Lights preparation, plant sales and special events
Volunteer - Vancouver Arts Guild
June 2015 to Present
assist in art classes, sit on the board, participate in promotions and special events
Volunteer - Vancouver Rowing Club
July 2007 to Present
Participate in weekly sailboat races, weekend regattas, event promotion and organization, annual charity sale for local children in need
Volunteer Editing and Communications Coordinator SAWAworld, Vancouver
January 2018 to Present
Proof read and edit written communications and publications; provide business communication coaching and support to the Uganda team; research and connect with appropriate parties to promote brand awareness and recognition
PUBLICATIONS
Asia-Pacific Boating magazine, The Japan Times, AEON, Pacific Yachting
http://www.asia-pacificboating.com/ August 2006
Books:
AEON Institute of Language Education (Tokyo):
English Wizard Green Series and English Wizard Yellow Series: Course A, Course B (2007, 2006): four student books, four workbooks, four teacher’s manuals
Articles:
Asia Pacific Boating magazine (Hong Kong)
Design News, Industry News, New Launches, Races and Regattas, Showtime, multiple feature articles, Logbook and What’s Going On in each issue as well as writing and publishing news articles daily on the website from April 2014-June 2015
Pacific Yachting Pacific Northwest Magazine (Seattle)

Thanks for reading!! Warm regards, Lana
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