EMANI KNIGHT
TEFL-Certified Educator | International Education Professional
Toronto, ON, Canada | 416-834-1686 | knightemani76@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/emaniknight | WeChat: em_knight09
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TEFL Level 5 certified educator with a background in international education, learner support, training facilitation, and educational technology, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), a Specialist Certificate in Teaching Young Learners, and 10 hours of observed classroom teaching practice. Experienced in delivering training, supporting student success, and engaging diverse learners across educational settings. Seeking kindergarten, primary, or ESL teaching opportunities in China where strong communication, learner support, and instructional skills can be applied in the classroom.
TEFL QUALIFICATIONS
Specialist Certificate in Teaching Young Learners | The TEFL Academy | May 2026
Level 5 TEFL Diploma | The TEFL Academy | November 2025
10 Hours Observed Classroom Teaching Practice (Young Learners focus) | The TEFL Academy | July 2025
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Manager, Learning Technology & Salesforce Operations | OpusVi (formerly DHGE), Toronto, Canada | June 2022 – Present
– Design and facilitate training sessions for diverse learners, adapting instructional content to support engagement, understanding, and knowledge retention.
– Develop training resources and support materials to improve learner engagement and knowledge retention.
– Manage learning platforms and educational resources, supporting learner engagement and access to instructional content.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve learning experiences, onboarding processes, and educational resource delivery.
– Monitor training participation and engagement data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
CRM Specialist | OpusVi (formerly DHGE), Toronto, Canada | August 2020 – June 2022
– Supported student success through ongoing communication, guidance, and individualised learner support.
– Built positive relationships with diverse student populations through culturally responsive communication and support.
– Developed and maintained communication workflows that improved learner engagement throughout the student journey.
– Collaborated with academic and administrative teams to ensure students received timely information and support.
Enrolment Advisor / Salesforce Trailblazer | OpusVi (formerly DHGE), Toronto, Canada | October 2019 – August 2020
– Facilitated group presentations and one-to-one guidance sessions for prospective learners from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
– Provided individualised learner support, adapting communication and guidance to meet diverse learning needs and goals.
– Assisted students in navigating admissions processes and educational pathways.
– Built strong relationships with prospective students through active listening, advising, and ongoing support.
Admissions Advisor | Academy of Learning Career College, Toronto, Canada | February 2019 – September 2019
– Supported learners in identifying educational pathways and achieving their academic goals.
– Provided guidance throughout the admissions process while maintaining a student-centred approach.
– Communicated programme information clearly and effectively to prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
Admissions Assistant & International Student Ambassador | Centennial College International Education Centre, Toronto, Canada | September 2016 – December 2018
– Supported international students throughout orientation and academic transition, fostering confidence and engagement in a new learning environment.
– Assisted students from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, developing strong cross-cultural communication skills.
– Contributed to student support initiatives that enhanced the overall international student experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada | July 2025
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration | Centennial College, Toronto, Canada | December 2018
SKILLS
Teaching Young Learners (TEFL Certified) | Lesson Planning & Differentiation | Training Facilitation & Instruction | Cross-Cultural Communication | Public Speaking & Presentation | Learning Management Systems (LMS) | Learner Support & Student Engagement | Instructional Material Development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Canadian passport holder | Degree apostille in progress | TEFL apostille complete | Background check in progress
