Adam Kenneth Plaxton

As a recent graduate of the University of Toronto with a degree in Political Science and Sociology, along with my extensive knowledge working with youth, I have acquired many skills that would be beneficial to your institution.  I anticipate the chance to share my knowledge, experiences, and personal skills with young children in the elementary/middle school.  I feel I can provide an environment where students can grow academically and socially so they may be able to function as individuals and members of society.  My education experiences at both TESOL and the University of Toronto, along with my relevant experiences mentioned on my resume have more than adequately prepared me for the demands and responsibilities of the teaching profession.  I feel that through my various coaching positions and classroom experience, I will be able to meet the specific educational, emotional, and personal needs of the students.  Participating on the coaching staff of two hockey teams and also my competitive swim team, I have learned many valuable skills that will aid me in the classroom.  These unique experiences have left me with a desire to share my knowledge and an enthusiasm to continue to learn and discover.  A wide variety of teaching experience has been invaluable to my professional plans.  I have enjoyed teaching students of all ages; each having something special to teach me about the field of education.  Most importantly, I have learned that my primary interest is, presently, at the primary and secondary level.  I feel that this is where impressionable, developing minds need a positive role model and, at this stage, are willing to accept the challenge of learning a second language.

I look forward to the possible opportunity of working with children at the elementary/middle school level in Thailand.  I am very interested and excited to share my knowledge and ideas with children and watch them grow and mature as individuals.

 A teaching position in Thailand, where my education, experience and skills will have a positive influence on my students, and will make a valuable contribution to the organization as a whole.

 

 

TESOL Certified (180 hours)                                                       2004

Toronto, Ontario

 

 

Bachelor of Arts (four-year) – Political Science/Sociology      2003

The University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

 

 

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar                                                     2001 - 2004

Oakville, Ontario

§         Trained new staff

§         Dinning Room/Bar Server

§         Customer Service

 

Investors Group Financial Services                                           1999 - 2004

Toronto, Ontario

§         Clerical/Administration/Event Co-ordination

§         Telemarketing

§         File Management

 

Athletes World                                                                               1997 - 2000

Mississauga, Ontario                                                                      

§         Trained new staff

§         Retail Sales

§         Customer Service

§         Cash Register Input

 

The Dock’s Night Club                                                                 2001 - 2003

Toronto, Ontario                                                                                             

§         Trained new staff

§         Customer Service

§         Handled large sums of money/Cash Register Input

 

 

 

Daycare Teacher Assistant

Happy Day Daycare Center

Mississauga, Ontario

§         Supervised children ages 2 to 8

§         Assisted children with disabilities

§         Organized an assortment of educational activities and social games

§         Coordinated field trips to a number of educationally stimulating places such as The Royal Ontario Museum, The Zoo, The Science Center, etc.

 

Assistant Coach

Mississauga North Stars AA Hockey Association and Lorne Park Minor Midget A Hockey Teams

Mississauga, Ontario

 

§         Conditioned player’s skills on and off the ice, using varied teaching methods and personal knowledge of the game

§         Organized and ran a variety of drills during practice

§         Coordinated and executed dry land training camps

§         Provided a positive atmosphere where players could further their skills in an inspiring and fun environment

 

Member of Toronto Swim Team (9yrs)

Toronto, Ontario

§         Assisted with training novice swimmers

§         Posed as a mentor to novice swimmers

§         Organized and ran dry land training camps

§         Overlooked practices of novice swimmers

§         Trained personally 25 hours/week

§         Traveled across the country competing in various swim meets

 

Member of The University of Toronto Varsity Lacrosse Team

Toronto, Ontario

§         While attending classes, practiced five times a week/15 hours and played games every weekend

§         Traveled across Ontario competing against other Canadian Universities

 

Paula Wilimek
TESOL Instructor
Global TESOL College-Toronto
Office #: (416) 979-3793                                

paula@globaltesol.com                     

 

Mark Mclaughlin

Keg Steakhouse and Bar – General Manager

905.842.7333

 

Steve Glassford

Mississauga North Stars AA Hockey Association – Head Coach

905.826.3686

s_glassford@hotmail.com