All About Deborah

Teaching
*ESL Teacher, First Choice American School, Chaochou, Taiwan, 1998-2001*
Full-time teacher for all levels of children and adults in varying class sizes in an English language school. Responsible for curriculum and resource development for several texts, including tests and teaching aids, and for promotional materials to increase the student base.

*ESL Teacher for children and adults, ELSI Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan, 1998*
Full-time teacher for all levels of children and adults in an International ESL school.

*Head of Business Department, MacKenzie High School, Linden, Guyana, 1995-1997*
Senior administrator and teacher of Accounting and Business Studies to high school national examination classes. Successfully developed a resource library of texts, exams, lesson plans, and other teaching materials for use by teachers and students. Responsible for the re-creation of a functioning Business Department which greatly improved the examination results of the students. Extracurricular activities included training the school swim team for competitions. This was a two year volunteer position through Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO).

*Designer and teacher of ESL High School Preparation course, Halifax, Canada, 1994*
Successfully designed and taught, as a volunteer, a YMCA-sponsored High School Preparation course for young immigrants. This course involved all aspects of advanced ESL courses including lesson plans, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary building, and specific course material.

*Assistant Teacher, Advanced ESL, St. Patrick's/Alexandria School, Halifax, Canada, 1994*
Volunteer assistant teacher to Advanced English as a Second Language class.

*Tutor of ESL and Reading, Halifax, Canada, 1993-1995*
Volunteer tutor at a local elementary school. Teachers required assistance with remedial reading and immigrants’ language barriers. I worked with 1 to 3 children each year, designing learning programs to teach English and reflect their current class curriculums. The children varied in age from 7 to 12 years and English ability from no familiarity to basic conversation and reading.

Accounting and Management	Back to Top
*Accountant (Part-time), Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities, Halifax, Canada, 1990-1995*
Responsible to the Board of Directors for all bookkeeping, cash flow, project accounting, budget preparation, audit preparation, and grant applications.

*Accountant, Scotia Festival of Music, Halifax, Canada, 1991-1992*
Responsible for all bookkeeping functions of the Festival, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, budgeting, banking, government grants, monthly and yearly financial statements, audit preparation and assistance in fundraising efforts. This position reports directly to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors.

*Office Manager, Victorian Order of Nurses, Halifax, Canada, 1989-1990*
Responsible for all functions of the office including supervision of three full-time and one part-time staff and temporary help, all accounting functions for a $1,000,000+ yearly budget which include: banking, billings, automated payroll, accounts receivable and payable, monthly and yearly financial statements, budget and audit preparation, and maintenance of a sixteen vehicle fleet. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

*Accountant (Part-time), Precision Biologicals, Dartmouth, Canada, 1988-1989*
Responsible for monthly financial statements, cash flow assistance, and consultant to the office manager.

*Accountant, Joint Venture Accounting, Lawton's Drug Stores Ltd., Dartmouth, Canada, 1988-1989*
Responsible for quarterly financial statements for thirteen separate companies. Cash flow analysis, bank reconciliations, inter-company transfer accounts, and accounts payable. Acting supervisor for two months for department staff of three full-time employees.

*Accountant, LaPointe Sweeney Carter & Towle Chartered Accountants, Dartmouth, Canada, 1987-1988*
Responsible for internal administration, monthly financial statements, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, as well as monthly bookkeeping for firm clients and personal income tax preparation.

*Accountant, Hemming & Co. Chartered Accountants, Halifax, Canada, 1987*
Responsible for monthly bookkeeping for various firm clients, personal income tax preparation, and other administrative duties.

*Accountant/Secretary, Edward R. Towle Chartered Accountant, Halifax, Canada, 1985-1987*
Responsible for all secretarial work of the firm, monthly bookkeeping for various firm clients, and personal income tax preparation.

*Secretary, Telecommunications, Transport Canada, Halifax International Airport, Canada, 1983-1985*
Responsible for all secretarial work for the Area Manager including typing, filing, personnel administration, control of petty cash and travel fund, expense control for one responsibility centre.

*Technical Assistant, Telecommunications, Transport Canada, Halifax International Airport, Canada, 1983-1985*
Ordering all supplies required by the branch, shipping and receiving, expense control of one responsibility centre, vehicle maintenance records.

*Secretary, Hunt Personnel, Halifax, Canada, 1983*
Various temporary secretarial assignments including a university, a government department, and a financial consultant.

*Secretary/Order Clerk, Federal Pioneer Ltd., Dartmouth, Canada, 1981-1983*
Responsible for all secretarial functions, order desk assistance and organization of the sales office of this major electrical manufacturer.

Education	Back to Top
*Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada, 1995.*
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction - General Studies. Minors: History and Psychology. Emphasis on English and Education courses. Full TESL course included in degree.

*Queen Elizabeth High School, Halifax, Canada, 1981*
Graduated Grade 12 with Business Diploma.

Other Work	Back to Top
*Retail Sales, After Six Fashions, Halifax, Canada, 1979-1981*
Sold wedding gowns, accessories, and cocktail dresses.

*Retail Sales, The Company Store, Halifax, Canada, 1978-1979*
Sold men's and women's casual and sport wear.

*Retail Sales, Sears, Halifax, Canada, 1977-1978*
Assisted customers and tidied merchandise in Bargain Basement.

*Food Service, Beaver Foods Ltd., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, 1976*
Served food and washed dishes at banquets and large dinners in the Student Union Building.

Volunteering	Back to Top
*Head of Business Department, MacKenzie High School, Linden, Guyana, 1995-1997*
Senior administrator and teacher of Accounting and Business Studies to high school national examination classes. Successfully developed a resource library of texts, exams, lesson plans, and other teaching materials for use by teachers and students. Responsible for the re-creation of a functioning Business Department which greatly improved the examination results of the students. Extracurricular activities included training the school swim team for competitions. This was a two year volunteer position through Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO).

*Treasurer/Secretary, Haimara Aquatic Club, Linden, Guyana, 1996-1997*
Instrumental in creating a successful community development project to rehabilitate a public swimming pool. The aim was to improve recreational facilities and provide water safety training as well as promote amateur and professional swimming competitions in the area. My communication and promotional skills were remarked to be the key factors in encouraging community support.

*Treasurer, Disabled Individual’s Alliance (DIAL), Halifax, Canada, 1994-1995*
Elected as volunteer Treasurer and responsible for all financial aspects of the group. Successfully created an accounting system for future use.

*Designer and teacher of ESL High School Preparation course, Halifax, Canada, 1994*
Successfully designed and taught, as a volunteer, a YMCA-sponsored High School Preparation course for young immigrants. This course involved all aspects of advanced ESL courses including lesson plans, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary building, and specific course material.

*Assistant Teacher, Advanced ESL, St. Patrick's/Alexandria School, Halifax, Canada, 1994*
Volunteer assistant teacher to Advanced English as a Second Language class.

*Tutor of ESL and Reading, Halifax, Canada, 1993-1995*
Volunteer tutor at a local elementary school. Teachers required assistance with remedial reading and immigrants’ language barriers. I worked with 1 to 3 children each year, designing learning programs to teach English and reflect their current class curriculums. The children varied in age from 7 to 12 years and English ability from no familiarity to basic conversation and reading.
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