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Tim Ley, MA (IP)
OTA ID#: 104767
| Education Experience: |
BAH, Geography, Queen's University, 2001 B.Ed, Intermediate/Senior (Gphy, Engl), Queen's University, 2002 MA (IP), International Development, Saint Mary's University, 2006 |
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| Focus of Study: | Conservation and tourism, Integration of local communities into tourism activities and its social implications in developing countries, and Environmentally sustainable human development. |
| Work Experience: | Huamei-Bond International College
2002-2004 Subject teacher in ESL, Information Technology, Entrepreneurial Studies, Canadian Studies, The Writer’s Craft. Co-developed a “Canadian Studies” introductory course. |
| Skills & Achievements: | Ontario Ministry of Education Additional Qualification Course: ESL Part 1 (2002).
PCI Geomatics Introduction Course (2002)- Introduction to SPAN software and data sets and GPS mapping. ESRI Canada Training Module (2002)- Introduction course to ARCview GIS. |
| Career Interests: | Higher Education
Teacher training Curriculum development International relations International development- sustainable practices |
| Outside Interests: | Soccer- Have played at the Senior Varsity level
Travel- Have travelled extensively, including Asia and Africa. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
Having taught second-language learners around the world, I have developed techniques that have enabled me to teach concepts from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of ways. With these tools, I teach from multiple angles until the information is understood. |
| Postings Answered: | 18 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.9/5 What is OTA Rating? |
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- Identify the cultural (including religion, ethical business behavior, social responsibility, language, etc.), political, economic, legal and technological issues of marketing wheelchairs in developing countries. - As the VP of International Sales, you are responsible not only for sales but also for sales strategy. Prepare a preliminary report to the CEO identifying which three countries you think would most lik ...
- Looking for Research starting- points for a report on Mexican economy, trade, industry and politics. - Task: Write a report on Mexico encompassing the following information: 1.What is the present state of the economy of Mexico (e.g., GNP, per capita income, rate of economic growth, etc.)? 2. How ...
- Contemporary World Culture: Is Globalization Americanization? Write an essay in response to the following question: Does an item's history and origin make it inevitably American? - Is Globalization Americanization? Introduction: Many have argued that the U.S. popular culture is at the forefront of globalization, so much so that globalization can largely be viewed as the spre ...
- Write a research paper that evaluates at least two educational research journal articles that discuss similar research problems. Address article topic, research question or hypothesis, literature review, and methodology. - Use the Cybrary to choose and evaluate at least two educational research journal articles that discuss similar research problems (for example, one of your research articles may discuss 4th grade readi ...
- What things need to be considered when doing classroom presentations? What will the teacher be looking for when I present to my class? - My last presentation didn't go very well and my mark suffered. Now I have to do another presentation in class and am worried about how it will go. What things need to be considered when doing clas ...
- How can a teacher help students with mild disabilities be successful in the classroom? - What strategies can a teacher implement for students with mild disabilties to be successful in a general education classroom? What is your position on the ways that students with disabilties should ...
- How are features such as hydrology, roads, and railroads on a topo map different from TIGER and what does that say about the origins of TIGER? - How are features such as hydrology, roads, and railroads on a topo map different from TIGER and what does that say about the origins of TIGER?
- What rationale is given by detractors of free trade to justify their positions. Please identify people or groups and give a summary of their position. - What rationale is given by detractors of free trade to justify their positions. Please identify people or groups and give a summary of their position.
- Name a global warming issue that concerns you and why. - Name a global warming issue that concerns you and why.