Clinton Hendry, M.A., P.h.D Candidate
Experience
Instructor, Writing Strategies CESL 631 (701; 702)
Fall 2017-2019
McGill University, Montreal, QC
- Teaching writing strategies to graduate level students
- Strategies are designed to incorporate Data Driven Learning methods; include how to use corpus based tools including vocabulary profiling and concordancing to improve vocabulary use and writing fluency
Instructor, Language Acquisition TESL 341 (AA)
Summer 2018/19
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Re-designing an undergraduate level content course on language acquisition theory including in class content and assignments
- Completed summative and formative evaluations of all students to Concordia TESL standards
Marker, Grammar for Teachers TESL 331 (A, AA)
Winter 2018
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Evaluating summative and formative evaluations according to the rubrics and requirements set forth by the professor
- Includes being the sole marker for all quizzes (individual formative assessments) and the larger midterm group projects
Assistant Editor
Fall 2016-2017
Concordia University Montreal, QC
- Assisting the head editor and copy editor for an academic publication
- Included determining if new submissions followed journal guidelines, negotiating early edits with authors, and communicating regularly with head editor
TA EDUC 270
Winter 2015-2019
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Marking weekly assignments in a prompt manner as well as monthly major assignments and finals
- Bi-monthly meetings that include group marking sessions
Instructor, Summer Period English Writing
Summer 2015, 2016
Renison College, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
- Teaching a proprietary English writing program to exchange students preparing to enter into full time university studies in Canada
- Teaching formal university level academic writing practices including but not limited to grammar, essay writing and citing sources
Instructor, English Writing (1, 2)
2014-2015
Renison College, University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON/Beijing, China
- Designing and teaching an English Writing curriculum for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate Nano-science students
- Teaching formal university level academic writing practices including but not limited to grammar, essay writing and citing sources
- Additional tasks included welcoming and assisting new instructors from Waterloo, testing students to determine English skills level, communicating with local administration for Renison College
Instructor, Oral English; English Writing for Majors and Double Majors
2010-2014
China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Designing, preparing for and teaching Semester long courses for English Majors and English Double Majors including creating syllabi, lesson plans, Power Point presentations, quizzes and tests
- Managing other foreign teachers as representative of the department
- Assisted in classroom affairs including class preparation for less experienced instructors
- Assisted in acclimatizing new teachers to Beijing
Education
PhD in Education
2017-present
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- In progress
- Dissertation topic: The use of CALL (computer assisted language learning) for instruction of Mandarin tones
- Research topics include corpora, data driven learning, computer assisted language learning, curriculum design, listening, writing, and reading
- See Academic Resume for a list of conference presentations, publications, and submitted works
MA in Applied Linguistics
2015-2017
Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Completed
- Thesis topic: The effects of type of instruction on the L2 acquisition of Mandarin tones
Mandarin Language Program
2013-2014
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China
- Completed two years of required Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking courses
- Additional courses: Business Mandarin, Newspaper reading, Academic Writing, Grammar
ACE-TESOL Qualification
2010
Renison College, Waterloo, ON
- Training in teaching English as a second language
- Teaching Theory as well as practical knowledge
- 100 hours of learning theory, 20 hours of observation and teaching in Renison ESL classes
- Involved creating lessons, teaching classes, preparing syllabi and evaluating students in English
Honours Arts, English Rhetoric and Professional Writing Degree
2005-2010
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
- Training in the practical application of professional and technical writing with special consideration to editing text
- Study of theory and history of English Rhetoric and English Literature from classic to contemporary works
Additional Experience
Chair, DOEIGSA
2015-2019
Department of Education Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Association, Montreal, QC
- Organized monthly graduate student meetings
- Allocated funds for events and workshops
- Met with professors bi-weekly to discuss student affairs
- Official student vote on department steering committee
Chair, GSDE
2016-2019
Graduate Symposium in the Department of Education, Montreal, QC
- Chair of the GSDE 2017 conference
- Includes supervising all sections of the committee (finances, grant writing, advertising, outreach, and volunteer organizers)
- Approx. 150 attendees
- Assistant Chair of the GSDE 2018 conference
- Includes supervising logistics and advising co-Chairs on all organizational matters
- Logistics supervisor for 2019 conference
Additional Qualifications
- IELTS certified
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Functional Mandarin including speaking, listening, writing, and reading
- Some Japanese
References available upon request
Academic resume available upon request