Nathan Field

nathan.tyler.field@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
3 years teaching experience
Adapted Canadian business english college texts for Chinese post-secondary learners
Added networking resources and short weekly writing assignments to Durham College
career development course
Analyzed workplace literacy practices in union and government programs during my Masters
of Adult Education degree
Modified assignments to enable injured workers to meet learning objectives in the Workplace
Safety and Insurance Boards Labour Market Re-Entry Program
Proven ability to motivate people to achieve their goals through my work in classrooms and
civil society organizations
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher
August 2015 - July 2016
Jilin University - Lambton College, Changchun, Jilin, China
Taught introductory Business English and EFL reading and writing courses
Modified readings to enable EFL learners understanding of course concepts
Provided constructive feedback on student work in writing and verbally
Distributed my attention equitably amongst learners with varying skill levels to provide a
stimulating learning environment for all
Part-time Professor
September 2014 - April 2015
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
Taught a course called Communication for Career Development
Utilized self-assessments and labour market information to inform student career goals
Emphasized a proactive approach of accessing the hidden job market through information
interviews, networking, telemarketing, cold calling and career fairs
Provided instruction and feedback on chronological and functional resumes
Guided students in developing a repertoire of stories to effectively answer interview
questions
Outlined fundamentals of professional portfolio design
Incorporated Organizational Behaviour theory on teamwork, management, stress, and
conflict to provide students with conceptual tools to succeed at work

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Instructor
2011 - 2012
International Language Schools of Canada, Toronto, Ontario
Prepared lesson plans in academic and conversational ESL classes for international students
from many different countries
Used a variety of teaching methods to achieve learning goals
Monitored student performance and provided constructive feedback
Planned field trips to help students practice language skills outside the classroom
Instructor
June to December 2009
Progressive Training Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Assisted injured workers through learning modules in literacy, numeracy, computer skills and
job-specific curriculum to prepare them to re-enter the labour market
Set weekly goals for students and monitored performance to ensure timely completion of
tasks
Presented performance reports to Case Managers assigned to students through Ontarios
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organizer
August - December 2013
Public Service Alliance of Canada, Toronto, Ontario
Provided information to workers on a variety of labour relations issues
Directed a team of staff and volunteer organizers
Liaised with legal counsel regarding union business
Interpreted legislation and contracts related to union organizing campaigns
Organizer
New Democratic Party, Toronto, Ontario
Scouted locations and made logistical suggestions to event planners
Staged locations prior to events to ensure favourable press coverage
Provided direction to event participants and news reporters
Solicited signatures from the public to allow candidates to be on the ballot
Canvassed neighbourhoods to assess and record public support for candidates
Erected lawn signs throughout Toronto to publicize candidates
Prepared and shipped literature to campaign offices across Ontario

2007 - 2008

Nathan Field
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Organizer
2005 - 2007
Service Employees International Union, Toronto, Ontario
Recruited new members from health care and building service occupations
Developed workplace committees to lead recruitment efforts
Planned, promoted and chaired meetings and training events
Set campaign benchmarks, monitored progress and reported results to my directors
Kept database record of interactions with potential members
Prepared relevant Ontario Labour Relations Board forms
EDUCATION
M.Ed, Adult Education
2011
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Relevant courses: Workplace Literacy; Workplace Skills Development; Outline of Adult
Education; Workplace Learning and Social Change; Gender and Hierarchy at Work
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario

2008

BA (Honours), Communication Studies - Minor in Psychology

2005
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
Relevant courses: Communication Theory; Intercultural Communications; Media Literacy
Continuing Education:
Understanding Media Now
One day Conference by The Association for Media Literacy (www.aml.ca)
Sessions Attended:
Media Literacy Education Teaching Strategies
Reaching Students Through Technology Enabled Learning
Experts or Amateurs? Canadian students and digital literacy

2014

Introduction to Mind Amplifiers

www.rheingold.com/university/courses
Five week online course on digital literacy offered by technology writer and Stanford
University Professor, Howard Rheingold

2013

The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

www.coursera.org
Online course led by University of Toronto Social Work professor, Charmaine Williams

2013