About Our Organization
Waverley EAL Consulting Inc. operates three separate businesses housed at 275 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, namely:
- WELARC (Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre)
www.welarc.net - EESE (Enhanced English Skills for Employment)
www.eese.ca - Diversity and Intercultural Training Program of Manitoba
www.ditmanitoba.ca
Shannon MacFarlane has been the CEO since January 2007. She has more than 30 years experience in Adult Education, teaching culture and leadership classes, French and English in the classroom and the workplace, and she is a certified Language Assessor. She has developed curriculum and delivered a variety of workshops on language teaching, cultural communication and workplace learning, both locally and nationally. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education from the University of Manitoba, as well as a Level 3 TESL Certificate.
Our Staff
Head Teachers
Ann joined EESE as a head teacher in August 2010. She has extensive experience teaching EAL in Manitoba. She has primarily taught settlement EAL, but has also taught English for Specific Purposes and English for Academic Purposes. Ann has been involved with the EAL community in Manitoba for many years as an executive member of Teaching English to Adults in Manitoba (TEAM) and a participant in the Adult EAL Coordinating Committee. Ann is also involved in EAL teacher education. She has mentored many adult EAL teacher candidates and taught courses in the University of Manitoba's CTESL and CACE programs. She has an M. Ed in TESL.
Lisa is a Head Teacher at EESE. She has been teaching EAL for over 10 years in Winnipeg, Japan and Vancouver. Lisa has completed TESOL Certification and holds a B.A. in Intercultural Studies from Providence College and Seminary. She has developed curriculum for in-class and web-based learning. In addition to teaching, Lisa has experience in educational marketing and administration as well as student advising.
Teachers and Facilitators
Allyn completed a four-year Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Sociology and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master of Arts Degree in Education majoring in Curriculum Development and Design from Commonwealth Open University. She has completed the CTESL program at the University of Manitoba , and has taught English in South Korea for four years.
Angela obtained her Bachelor of Science in Ireland and her Masters of Science from the University of Manitoba. She began her career as a volunteer literacy tutor 20 years ago and, since then, has worked as a workplace educator in Manitoba in a wide variety of industries. She has also taught internationally trained pharmacists, teachers and engineers. Angela's other interests include global issues, travelling and biking.
Barbara immigrated to Canada with her family in 1990. She came into the field of EAL from environmental education. Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the State University College at Geneseo, in New York State, and a Bachelor in General Science from the University of Manitoba. Barbara received her TESL certificate from the University of Winnipeg. She is a bit of a nature nut and loves to be outdoors.
Cynthia joined EESE in 2008 after earning a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and teaching inSouth Korea University Manitoba Concordia University Montreal
Angela obtained her Bachelor of Science in Ireland and her Masters of Science from the University of Manitoba. She began her career as a volunteer literacy tutor 20 years ago and, since then, has worked as a workplace educator in Manitoba in a wide variety of industries. She has also taught internationally trained pharmacists, teachers and engineers. Angela's other interests include global issues, travelling and biking.
Barbara immigrated to Canada with her family in 1990. She came into the field of EAL from environmental education. Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the State University College at Geneseo, in New York State, and a Bachelor in General Science from the University of Manitoba. Barbara received her TESL certificate from the University of Winnipeg. She is a bit of a nature nut and loves to be outdoors.
Cynthia joined EESE in 2008 after earning a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and teaching in
Dawna has welcomed a change in her career to the area of EAL instruction, after teaching a variety of subjects in the public school system. Completing the CTESL course has afforded her the opportunity to expand on her love of teaching. With this change also comes the ability for her to focus on completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, becoming an artist and continuing as a yoga teacher.
Dina has been a Writing Centre Instructor since 2007. She has been working in the field of EAL since 2002. Dina has taught English as an additional language in Russia, Israel and in Winnipeg. She earned her Master’s Degree in Linguistics, Pedagogy and Literature in Russia. Also, she received her TESL certificate from the University of Tel Aviv. Being a language learner and an immigrant herself, Dina understands the difficulties that newcomers encounter and frustrations that they experience learning the language. She is always willing to help her students overcome language barriers so that they could enjoy the process of learning English.
Dina has been a Writing Centre Instructor since 2007. She has been working in the field of EAL since 2002. Dina has taught English as an additional language in Russia, Israel and in Winnipeg. She earned her Master’s Degree in Linguistics, Pedagogy and Literature in Russia. Also, she received her TESL certificate from the University of Tel Aviv. Being a language learner and an immigrant herself, Dina understands the difficulties that newcomers encounter and frustrations that they experience learning the language. She is always willing to help her students overcome language barriers so that they could enjoy the process of learning English.
Gafur has been working as an EAL teacher for over ten years, four of which were at the Westminster International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He earned his Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) in the UK. Having taught English for Academic Purposes, exam preparation and English at Work in Manitoba, Gafur feels most comfortable teaching settlement EAL, largely because he is a relatively new immigrant himself and can relate to experiences of those who have just started treading their paths to success in Canada. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Uzbekistan.
Heather obtained her Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Manitoba. She has an extensive teaching history in the public school system. She began her career as a teacher of Hutterite colony students in multi-grade classrooms. This experience piqued Heather's interest in cross-cultural education. After a few years, she moved to a French Immersion high school where she taught both middle and senior year students in the English stream. Heather's other interests include theatre, travelling and acting in the local community dinner theatre.
Hilda has been teaching EAL for the past two years. Currently she is working part-time at the Entry Program in downtown Winnipeg, as well as facilitating Returning Writing at EESE. Prior to this she taught in the public and private school sytem, in the elementary and middle years grades. She completed here TESOL Certificate in the summer of 2010, and continues to enjoy teaching adults and langauge in the same context.
Jireh is an internationally trained EAL teacher who has been working in the EAL field for the past six years. She completed her TESOL certificate in the Philippines and she has taught English in the Philippines and in China Canada
Kellie obtained her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg. She will complete her TESL Certificate at the University of Manitoba in December 2011. Kellie's work history includes teaching preschoolers, parent education and counselling.
Marie-Anne has more than seven years’ of teaching experience, including English and French in the classroom and the workplace, customer service, English at Work, business communication skills, settlement issues, art, art History, art (cultural) criticism, and classes within the public school system. She has also engaged in curriculum development. She has a Diploma in Visual and Creative Arts/Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major in Studio, Minor in Art History), a Bachelor of Education, a certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and a certificate in question development from the SkillPlan program.
Liz has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg. After more than 30 years in the financial services industry, where she obtained her Certified Financial Planner Designation, Liz decided to pursue her dream to teach. She completed the CTESL program at the University of Manitoba, and joined our staff in December 2010. Liz is thrilled to be working at EESE, and to have the opportunity to assist all her students as they pursue their personal goals.
Martha has bachelors degrees in history and in journalism, and was a practising newspaper reporter for 15 years in the United States and Canada. She has been involved with EAL for about 25 years, first as a volunteer in a variety of capacities, and then in fall 2004, she received a TESL certificate from University of Manitoba. In addition, she has created books for literacy learners in Canada and in Ghana, and continues to work as a freelance writer and newsletter editor for community groups.
Wiktor completed his Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees, majoring in Spanish at Kyiv National Linguistic University in Ukraine. Soon after graduation he moved to Poland where he taught some Spanish, but mostly EFL (English Foreign Language) in both high school and adult education environments for 10 years. Since he came to Canada in 2004, Wiktor has completed a CTESL, PBDE Program and also a number of courses in Ukrainian language and literature - all at the University of Manitoba. He is fluent in Polish, Ukrainian and Russian and can also communicate in German and Spanish.
Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Certificate in Management (Honours) from the University of Manitoba. She spent most of her career in the telecommunication industry. However, in 2010, after volunteering with EAL students in New Zealand, she decided to pursue her first love, teaching. She enrolled in the TESL program at the University of Manitoba and hopes to graduate with her certificate in December 2011.
Wiktor completed his Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees, majoring in Spanish at Kyiv National Linguistic University in Ukraine. Soon after graduation he moved to Poland where he taught some Spanish, but mostly EFL (English Foreign Language) in both high school and adult education environments for 10 years. Since he came to Canada in 2004, Wiktor has completed a CTESL, PBDE Program and also a number of courses in Ukrainian language and literature - all at the University of Manitoba. He is fluent in Polish, Ukrainian and Russian and can also communicate in German and Spanish.
Zainab completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) majoring in English at York University, Ontario. She also holds a CTESL certificate from the University of Manitoba. Prior to joining EESE in 2010, Zainab taught in the Department of Languages and Literatures at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario. She also taught at Age & Opportunity in Winnipeg. Having gone through the experience of adjusting to life in Canada, it is her pleasure to help newcomers achieve their goals in Canada.
The Administrative Team
Gian is the Office Manager at EESE. He has been working with the school since 2006. He is responsible for payroll, bookkeeping duties and other administrative tasks. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in accounting and is working toward his CGA designation.
Jackilyn is a foreign-trained teacher with a Bachelor of Elementary Education from the Philippines. She is an administrative professional with two years of experience working with culturally-diverse clientele. Her passion and career direction has always been focused on working with people. As a newcomer to Canada, she wants to share her experiences and inspire other immigrants. She believes that success is for someone who doesn't stop chasing their dreams.
Myla has worked as an administrative assistant at EESE since September 2009. She performs administrative jobs and client/public relations. A graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in the Philippines, Myla believes that "knowledge is power; the more you learn, the better you are. Keep on learning and achieve growth for a successful career life".
Yodit is an administrative specialist with over two years experience working in various administrative and managerial support positions. She is internationally educated with a Bachelor of Computer Science and an MBA from India. She also works as a language coach and interpreter for immigrants speaking Tigrinya, Arabic and Amharic. She is proud to be part of a growing team at EESE, which allows her the opportunity to put her skills and knowledge into practice.
