Natalia Hostetler

NATHALIE HOSTETLER
Aracena
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EDUCATION & TRAINING


Bishop’s University, Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada
Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Psychology & Spanish
Honors: Golden Key International Honour Society

2014-current The Life Coaching Academy, Queensland, Australia
Executive Master Life Coach, CERT IV

2013 Fortress Learning, Queensland, Australia
CERT IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)

2011 Justice & Attorney General-Crime Prevention Division-Forum Sentencing, Sydney, Australia
Forum Sentencing Facilitator

2010 Wollongong University, Wollongong, Australia
IELTS Writing Examiner

2009 Navitas English Testing Centre, Sydney, Australia
IELTS Speaking Examiner


2005 Centre de Formation 24 Juin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
DEP in Sommellerie (wine specialist)

1998 Milner International College, Perth, Western Australia
RSA-CELTA (Cambridge University Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

1992 – 1995 Champlain College, Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada
Diploma in Special Education






WORK EXPERIENCE

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER

KEY ATTRIBUTES:
Firm, positive leader with excellent rapport among managers, admin, teachers and students; hardworking and dedicated role model, competent to teach all levels
Skilled in selecting and adapting best teaching materials for classroom use, with unique mix of experience and knowledge to help students be attentive and life-long active learners
Developer of multi-sensory lesson plans that increase student performance and love of learning. Able to bridge lesson subjects to real-life situations.
Personable and empathetic, with great sense of humor and ability to bring out the best in others; pursuing collaboration with colleagues & managers in difficult situations
Active involvement in students’ behavioral, social, and academic development; aiding students in developing culturally adequate social skills.


KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Creating a student-centered, collaborative and engaging learning syllabus consisting of beginner, intermediate and advanced workbooks for a college, with integrated technology methods to enhance learning
• Earning recognition for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g. EFS, EAP, IELTS, TOEIC, CESOL, etc.)
• Developing innovative approaches to encourage student participation including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, and diversity in a stress-free learning environment
• Teaching English to individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
• Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors
• Focusing on curriculum development, booklet review, social calendar & excursion coordination.
• Quickly becoming a “first-to-call” resource in current relief teaching role. Personally requested by many students to take over classrooms during teachers’ absences
• Participating in IELTS training and PD (professional development) workshops
• Structuring a 10 week Business English curriculum for professional migrants
• Instructing technical English and Business Communication
• Innovating alternative learning programs for students, and determining their variables for successful employment in Australia

Corporate English Teacher Self-employed (Kruger, Groupe Financier Horizon, Excellence Agricole Coaticook, etc) Sherbrooke, Qc
Solutions Linguistiques Sherbrooke, Qc
BCS Lennoxville, Qc
TAFE, Ultimo Sydney, Australia – 2014
B. Morin, New Holland Sherbrooke, Qc 2003 – 2004
Audio Controle Sherbrooke, Qc 2003 – 2004
Language Studies International Vancouver, BC 2002 – 2002
Kim Okran English Conversation Club Vancouver, BC 2002 – 2002
TAFE College Perth, Australia – 2000
Cambridge International College Perth, Australia 1999 – 2000



PRIVATE TUTOR
• Offering parallel teaching support to students enrolled in Business English, EFS & EAP courses & IELTS, some with learning difficulties
• Providing psychological support to students when needed
• Hosting/tutoring Japanese students for intensive cultural English learning experience
Home setting Sydney, Australia
Bessette & Boudreau Sherbrooke, QC 2004 – 2005
Eastern Townships School Board Lennoxville, Quebec
Study House Australia Perth, Australia 1999 – 2000

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
• Teaching all subjects from primary to high school levels in 4 public schools, including music, French and Spanish
• Conducting after school classes for Adult Education students with behavioral/learning difficulties (18 yr old high school students)
• Tutoring children with learning disabilities and behavioral problems in their homes and/or within the classroom
• Replacing French teacher on maternity leave

Eastern Townships School Board Lennoxville, Quebec

IELTS EXAMINER
• Conducting& assessing one- on -one speaking interviews following IELTS protocol
• Marking Academic and General IELTS writing exams under strict guidelines and procedures
• Maintaining currency through requalification

Navitas English Testing Centre Sydney, Australia


SPECIAL EDUCATOR
• Developing and implementing individualized education program for each student; identifying and implementing goals tailored to the individual’s needs and abilities
• Modifying materials and lessons ensuring the diverse needs of every student are successfully met
• Coordinating with parents and teachers resources and general education

INTERNSHIPS

September 1993 – December 1994
Douglas Psychiatric Hospital, Montreal, Quebec
Counselor and Educator for adult psychiatric patients

February 1994 – May 1994
Child Psychiatry Center of Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Counselor and Educator for children with psychiatric problems

September 1994 – December 1994
Foyer St-Joseph, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Counselor and Activity Specialist for the elderly

LANGUAGES

English, French and Spanish