Carol Goossen
A lifelong learner with decades of experience in adult education, now offering services in ESL and skill upgrades through her own company, Learning Solutions.
Education and Experience
Education
B.A. University of Waterloo, 1979
M.A. University of Manitoba, 1989
Certifications in Canadian Language Benchmarks, Essential Skills Profiling, Prior Learning Recognition, Celpip, Adult Literacy, Family Literacy
Work Experience
Foundations Learning Centre, Winnipeg, 1984-1994, 2004-2024
Teaching
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Teach in-person and online – All levels English language (ESL), beginning literacy, academic reading and writing, upgrading for college/university programs, employment prep., test prep – GED, industry standards tests, and IELTS, Celpip, Cantest , computer basics, essential skills, Dragon Naturally Speaking
Research and writing projects
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Researched, designed, and wrote 14 workshop resource binders on reading and writing. Workshop topics range from basic written expression to academic reading and writing for research papers and power point presentations for college.
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Researched, designed, and wrote resource materials, assessment tools, and program designs for ESL programs in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and conversation.
Interlake Adult Learning Association, Inc., Gimli, 1996-2008
Teaching
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Instructed adult classes in English language (ESL), adult literacy, GED, computers, life skills
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Designed programs, created resources, facilitated programs, and coordinated events in adult and family literacy
Research and Writing Projects
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Wrote proposals, completed research and writing, and wrote reports for projects funded by the National Literacy Secretariat. There were seven projects altogether with local, regional, and national scope.
Contact
Feel free to connect with me by phone, text, or email for more information, or use the contact form below.
1-204-509-4210