Trevor Biss 14+ Years Teaching

Name: Trevor Biss

TREVOR BISS
Whatsapp 066 094-394-1643
Wechat : Pop-Kornz
Email : Trevor.Biss@gmail.com
Nationality : Canadian

PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced and versatile educator with 14+ years of international teaching experience and 8 years of curriculum design, academic leadership, and teacher training. Background includes Director-level responsibility, full curriculum development, assessment systems creation, teacher onboarding, and implementation of literacy programs such as Jolly Phonics. Skilled in working with diverse learners from early childhood to adult professionals, including SAT, IELTS, TOEFL preparation and subject-content instruction.
A professional, reliable, and communicative senior educator committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.
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CORE COMPETENCIES
• Curriculum Design & Program Development
• Academic Leadership & Teacher Training
• Assessment Design & Data Tracking
• English Language Instruction (K–12 & Adults)
• Jolly Phonics Implementation
• IELTS / TOEFL / SAT Preparation
• Classroom Management & Student Engagement
• Cross-cultural Communication
• Lesson Planning & Resource Development
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organic English — Online (Hong Kong/Canada)
Senior Teacher & Curriculum Designer | May 2020 – Present
• Designed and implemented full in-house curriculum, including workbooks, presentations, and teacher guides.
• Delivered online English instruction to learners aged 3–18.
• Developed academic programs adopted across the entire teaching team.
• Provided assessment and individualized study plans for students.
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Wall Street English, Bangkok
Foreign Trainer (IELTS & General English) | Oct 2019 – Mar 2020
• Taught adult learners age 15+, including IELTS preparation for students planning to study abroad.
• Delivered structured classes in pronunciation, writing, and academic English.
• Contract ended due to COVID-related closure.
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Growing-Tree Education & Technology Co., Ltd — Qingdao, China
Director of Education | Jan 2018 – Sep 2019
• Designed, launched, and maintained full curriculum across 8 years/levels.
• Hired, trained, and supervised all new foreign and local teaching staff for all 3 locations.
• Implemented Jolly Phonics across all kindergarten and primary levels.
• Created and standardized assessment systems for new student placement.
• Taught classes ages 2–13 (phonics, reading, grammar).
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Grand International School — Qingdao, China
Foreign English Teacher (Primary & Secondary) | Aug 2014 – Jun 2017
• Taught English to Grades 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12.
• Delivered Grade 12 U.S. History for SAT preparation.
• Led the implementation of Jolly Phonics (K–1).
• Taught TOEFL and IELTS preparation.
• Organized and led English Corner and Debate Club extracurricular programs.
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Web International School of English — Qingdao, China
English & Business English Teacher | Jul 2012 – Jun 2017
• Taught English to students ages 9–70.
• Delivered business English classes leveraging strong corporate background.
• Prepared high-quality, engaging lesson plans regularly, even under tight deadlines.
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Shane English School — Dongying, China
Foreign English Teacher | Mar 2012 – Jul 2012
• Delivered English lessons to young learners ages 4–12.
• Conducted marketing presentations for potential parent clients.
• Trained in the use of ActiveInspire digital teaching boards.
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PRIOR BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Marlin Travel (#1085), Canada
Owner / Operator | 2008 – 2011
• Managed all operations including marketing, design, customer service, and staff supervision.
• Oversaw ticketing, package bookings, and client travel arrangements.
Pitney Bowes Canada
Regional Sales Manager (London Region) | 2004 – 2008
• Managed a team of 9 sales representatives; led weekly meetings and product training.
• Doubled team productivity within first year.
• Consistently ranked in the top 10 of 37 sales managers nationwide.
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) — McMaster University, Canada
Philosophy & Religious Studies (Major); English Literature & History (Minor)
• TEFL Certification — BRIDGE Languages
• Jolly Phonics Certified Instructor
• IATA / UFTAA Travel & Tourism Diploma
• IATA GDS Fares and Ticketing Certification