Experienced Canadian educator, trainer, senior program manager and academic professional

Olivia Omoya
Canadian Citizen | Relocation Ready for Muscat, Oman
Email: oliviaomoya@gmail.com
Phone: +1-604-779-0354

Professional Profile

Experienced Canadian educator, trainer, senior program manager and academic professional with over ten years of combined experience in education, leadership, stakeholder engagement, program administration, and operational management. Extensive international teaching experience in China across preschool, elementary, university, adult learning, business English environments, and IELTS preparation.

Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager with Indigenous Services Canada, leading complex programs, developing policies and procedures, implementing operational improvements, and supporting organizational excellence. Recognized for building collaborative relationships, stakeholder relationships, training, supporting continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging learning environments, develop lesson plans and assessments, and support students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Seeking opportunities in Muscat, Oman as an English Teacher, IELTS Instructor, IELTS Preparation Instructor, Academic Coordinator, Corporate Trainer, or Education Administrator.

Core Competencies

Academic Program Coordination; Faculty and Student Support; Quality Assurance; Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development; Program Management; Policy and Procedure Development; Performance Monitoring; Continuous Improvement; ESL/EFL Instruction; IELTS Preparation; Student Assessment & Evaluation; Curriculum Delivery and Support; Classroom Management; Adult Learning & Training; Cross-Cultural Communication; Training & Facilitation; Stakeholder Engagement; Team Leadership; Public Speaking and Presentation; Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Senior Program Manager – Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Canada

• Lead complex government programs and operational initiatives supporting service delivery objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Created and implemented a medical service provider enrollment system that improved service delivery and enabled accurate management of provider claims.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to support consistent program implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and support strategic priorities.
• Monitor performance and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Elementary English Teacher – Zhuhai International School, Zhuhai, China (Jun 2019 – April 2020)

• Developed and delivered English instruction for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.
• Created engaging lesson plans and learning activities.
• Monitored student progress and promoted language development.
• Taught foundational English to students with little or no prior English exposure.
• Maintained positive relationships with students and families.

University English Teacher & IELTS Preparation Instructor – Hunan University, Changsha, China (May 2018 – Jun 2019)

• Delivered basic and intermediate English language instruction to university students.
• Facilitated English Corner sessions to strengthen speaking and conversational skills.
• Developed lesson plans and assessments aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Delivered IELTS preparation courses for student pursuing international education opportunities.
• Designed, administered and graded examinations, assessments and assignments.

• Participated in academic activities and supported student engagement initiatives.

ESL Teacher – English Learning Centre, Hangzhou, China (September 2017 – May 2018)

• Taught English students ranging from 4 to 65 years of age in beginner, intermediate, advanced, and business English courses.
• Developed customized learning activities and lesson plans to meet student needs.
• Conducted and prepared assessments and monitored academic progress.
• Provided private English instruction tailored to individual needs.

Preschool English Teacher – ABC Elementary School, Chengdu, China (April 2011 – May 2013)

• Delivered English instruction to preschool learners aged 2–4 years old.
• Developed age-appropriate learning activities, and lesson plans.
• Fostered an engaging and supportive classroom learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology and Humanities – University of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario) 2001
Paralegal Advanced Diploma – Centennial College (Ontario, Canada) 2021

Certifications

TEFL/TESOL Certification
Licensed Paralegal and Notary – Registered with the Law Society of Ontario

Professional Strengths

• International teaching experience.
• Training and facilitation.
• IELTS preparation expertise.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Successfully worked and taught within multicultural and international settings and have extensive cross-cultural communication skills.
• Program design and implementation.
• university-level teaching experience.

Professional References
Available upon request