Irene Kosmas

1396 Bough Beeches Blvd

Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3B5
Mobile: (416) 996-8331
irenekosmas25@gmail.com

Professional Summary:

Educator with 15 years experience is looking to build on her capacity in a progressively senior
leadership role, specifically in the field of ESL teaching and learning.

Teaching and Administrative Experience:

Professor, English & English for Academic Purposes Sep. 2002 Present
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Taught a range of academic, technical and workplace reading/writing courses to native English
speakers and English language learners in both the English Department (ESOL/WRIT) and
English Language Centre (EAP).
Instructed all levels of WRIT/ESOL and EAP students, including beginner, intermediate and
advanced.
Led the ESOL 100 course-pack project for the Department of English and delivered thirteen
online modules for Blackboard use.
Specialized in teaching credit ESOL post-secondary reading/writing courses, focusing on critical
analysis through the use of interactive online blogging and class discussions.
Structured peer review sessions and student-teacher conferences in a collaborative/process-
oriented/student-centered approach to writing instruction and revision strategies.
Used content-based and integrated methodology teaching practices.
Taught courses in grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, research,
pronunciation and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning).
Attained consistently high scores and positive feedback on teaching evaluations both from
students and managers.

Program Coordinator, Remedial and Developmental Courses Sep. 2010 Aug. 2013
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Coordinated the Developmental (ESOL) and Remedial (WRIT 050) courses for the Department
of English by managing courses and supervising final proficiency exams and marking sessions.
Led curriculum review and departmental projects to develop new course outcomes, materials and
teaching strategies.
Solved student registration issues and classroom/student/teacher problems.
Mentored and visited new faculty in classes on a regular basis to provide feedback on teaching
skills and professional development.
Liaised with other program coordinators and managers regarding post-secondary ESOL/English
courses to oversee student success and stronger partnerships.
Participated in hiring committees and made recommendations for new full-time English
professors.
Set-up and monitored ESOL faculty tutoring hours and co-managed the ESOL Services
operations with the Writing Centre coordinator.
Developed and promoted ESOL Services, including academic skills and language development
workshops for post-secondary ESOL students transitioning to North American education
(material has now been adapted for the Connect program through the International Office).

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 Irene Kosmas
1396 Bough Beeches Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3B5
Mobile: (416) 996-8331
irenekosmas25@gmail.com

Professor, Teaching English as a Second Language Sep. 2006 May 2010

York University, Humber College and Seneca College
Taught the following courses at various institutions: Culture and Society, Linguistics, Phonetics
and Phonology, Adult ESL Learner I and II, Practicum Seminar.
Placed and supervised students in appropriate practicum settings for observation and practice
teaching.
Liaised with host teachers, managers, and coordinators in order to secure placement opportunities
for student-teacher candidates in ESL, LINC and EAP classes.
Mentored and advised student-teachers by reviewing lesson plans for the teaching practicum.
Evaluated and provided feedback to student-teachers by observing lessons taught during the
practicum.
Ensured the practicum course was TESL Ontario accredited by managing logistics of the
program.
Supervised and guided students in writing their major research projects for the academic courses.

Lead Instructor, Summer Language Program (SLP) Summer 2002 2008

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Coordinated the academic portion of the program and worked closely with the lead residence
monitor and English Language Centre (ELC) program manager to balance academic and social
experiences.
Trained new faculty using self-developed teaching manual and provided orientation sessions.
Organized and managed weekly staff meetings and recorded minutes.
Taught various levels in the program, including an elective class on leadership skills.
Assisted in the hiring process of new teachers and residence monitors.
Diffused student behaviour issues and solved academic problems.

Lead Instructor, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Mar. 2008 Aug. 2008
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Assisted in the development of a new TESOL certificate program for Korean teaching
professionals.
Worked closely with ELC program manager to design the curriculum and program in accordance
with TESL Canada standards.
Included a portfolio assessment of the teachers progress for courses and practicum.
Planned the weekly teaching schedule and coordinated with part-time faculty in order to deliver
the modules of the TESOL teacher training program.
Coordinated practicum observations and practice teaching in ESL/EAP/SLP classes.

Coordinator (Part-Time), Lakeshore Writing Centre Jan. 2008 April 2008

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Managed and scheduled writing centre tutor and staff hours.
Tutored and supported students with their writing needs, including students in the upgrading
program.
Developed and delivered conversation/pronunciation workshops for EAP/ESL students.

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 Irene Kosmas
1396 Bough Beeches Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3B5
Mobile: (416) 996-8331
irenekosmas25@gmail.com

Coordinator, TOEFL iBT Sep. 2005 Aug. 2008

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Managed administrative and technical components of the TOEFL iBT test in the computer lab.
Hired and trained staff as Test Centre Administrators (TCAs) and Proctors.

Language Facilitator, ESL Open Learning Centre Sep. 2005 Aug. 2006
York University
Provided academic and general ESL support to full-time graduate and undergraduate York
University students.
Specialized in writing, grammar and pronunciation instruction.
Led small group discussions, debates and conversations on various topics related to student life
and culture in Canada.

Education:

York University Sep. 2005 Oct. 2006

Degree: Master of Arts
Program: Applied Linguistics
Major Research Paper: Attitudes towards and Perceptions of Foreign-Accented
Speech supervised by David Mendelsohn.

Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Aug. 2001 - May 2002
Post Graduate Certificate: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Graduated with Honours.

University of Toronto Sep. 1995 Jun. 1999

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Arts
Programs: Double-Major: Language Teaching/Learning and Languages/Linguistics
Specialization: French
Minor: Italian

Universit Paul Valry (Study Abroad in Montpellier, France) Sep. 1997 Jun. 1998
Program: The Institute for Foreign Students
Certification: Practical certificate of French Language-Level III (high-intermediate)
Special Diploma of French Studies-Level V (advanced)

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 Irene Kosmas
1396 Bough Beeches Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3B5
Mobile: (416) 996-8331
irenekosmas25@gmail.com

Professional Presentations/Workshops:

2016 ESOL General Meeting: Peer Review Strategies

2012 TESL Canada Conference: Teaching Post-Secondary ESL College Writing Courses.
2012 The Inspired Teaching Symposium: Experiences of Teaching Academic Writing at the
Post-Secondary Level.
2011 - CALL Conference: Combined Session: Panel Presentation by Heads of Language
(HOL) members and the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO).
2011 - CALL Conference: Overcoming Student Writing Anxiety.
2008 - CALL Conference: Blogging as a Prewriting Activity.
2006 - TESL Ontario Conference: Presented research paper on Foreign-Accented Speech:
Attitudes and Perceptions.

Professional Affiliations and Accreditations/Memberships:

Secretary, TESL Ontario Board of Directors (2014-2015)

Board of Directors, TESL Ontario (2012-2015)
TESL Ontario Accreditation and Member (2002-Present)
TESL Canada & TESOL International Membership (2002-Present)
Academic Council, Humber College (2012-2013)
Program Advisory Committees: Humber TESL, Humber EAP, The Business School, Social and
Community Services

Professional Development Highlights:

2015 - TESOL Convention (Toronto, Canada)

2013-2015 TESL Ontario Conferences (Toronto, Canada)
2012 - Summer Teaching Institute with Ken Bain (Hockley Valley Resort, Canada)
2012 - TESL Canada Conference (Kamloops, B.C.)
2012 - The College Association of Language and Literacy Conference (Toronto, Canada)
2011 - TESOL Convention (New Orleans, U.S.A.)
2010 - TESL Toronto Conference (Toronto, Canada)
2009 - Learning Disabilities Workshop (Humber College)
2008 - Teaching Excellence Program (Humber College)
2008 - Part Time Teachers Mini Conference (Humber College)
2007 - New iBT TOEFL test workshop (Educational Testing Services, Toronto, Canada)
2006 - TESL Ontario Conference (Toronto, Canada)
2005 - E-learning Symposium: Pedagogy and Practice (University of Southampton, U.K.)

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 Irene Kosmas
1396 Bough Beeches Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 3B5
Mobile: (416) 996-8331
irenekosmas25@gmail.com

Language Skills:

Excellent written and spoken English.

Other languages: French, Greek, Italian and Spanish.

Interests:

President and Secretary of Levendia-X Hellenic Folklore Association in 2008 and 2005/2006.
Perform with a professional Hellenic folk dance group (www.levendiax.com) since 2002.
Enjoy travel, tourism, languages and culture.

References available upon request.