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The Montreal CELTA course always offers teaching Trainees the benefit of 2 Tutors. This Tutor-Trainee ratio ensures personalized attention and cross-evaluation on the course.
ILSC Montreal has two permanent Cambridge –approved trainers and also employs freelance trainers. Najma also oversees all coordination of the Montreal CELTA courses, although Chris will be assuming these responsibilities until early 2010.
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Najma Ali-Secours has been a certified educator since 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Education from McGill University, specializing in ESL and English Literature. She has also earned her Certificate and Diploma of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA and DELTA) from Cambridge University. After instructing in high schools, she joined the private sector as a Corporate Trainer. Najma had worked as an ESL teacher at ILSC for almost two years before adding on the challenge of English Program Coordinator for another two years. She now heads up the Teacher Training Department which offers the Cambridge University CELTA Program. She loves working with the dynamic staff and students at ILSC and looks forward to its continued growth. |
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Christopher Cooke has been a certified educator since 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Auckland. Aside from earning his Certificate and Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults from Cambridge University, he is also a qualified CELTA Assessor with varied international assessment experience. Chris’ ESL teaching and teacher training experience includes time spent in his native New Zealand, as well as in Italy. Now based in Montreal, he shares in administrative responsibilities for the CELTA course and is an instructor, as well. He is excited about his new start in Canada and loves working at ILSC-Montreal. |
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