Hi, I’m Nick Toews, a linguistics-minded ESL educator based in Abbotsford, BC. I combine academic training in linguistics with hands-on language teaching to help students communicate clearly and confidently in English. My experience spans university teaching, ESL instruction, and language research, and I bring curiosity, patience, and collaborative problem solving to every lesson. I enjoy designing engaging content and materials, from lesson plans to digital resources, and I value clear communication, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning. I’m excited to apply these strengths in new teaching and content development opportunities, and I look forward to helping learners reach their language goals.

Nick Toews

Hi, I’m Nick Toews, a linguistics-minded ESL educator based in Abbotsford, BC. I combine academic training in linguistics with hands-on language teaching to help students communicate clearly and confidently in English. My experience spans university teaching, ESL instruction, and language research, and I bring curiosity, patience, and collaborative problem solving to every lesson. I enjoy designing engaging content and materials, from lesson plans to digital resources, and I value clear communication, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning. I’m excited to apply these strengths in new teaching and content development opportunities, and I look forward to helping learners reach their language goals.

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Hi, I’m Nick Toews, a linguistics-minded ESL educator based in Abbotsford, BC. I combine academic training in linguistics with hands-on language teaching to help students communicate clearly and confidently in English. My experience spans university teaching, ESL instruction, and language research, and I bring curiosity, patience, and collaborative problem solving to every lesson.

I enjoy designing engaging content and materials, from lesson plans to digital resources, and I value clear communication, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning. I’m excited to apply these strengths in new teaching and content development opportunities, and I look forward to helping learners reach their language goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

ESL Teacher at Dream Canada International
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching English to foreign language students
Barista at Boardwalk Café and Games
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Promoted to assistant manager in August 2021
Teaching Assistant at Trinity Western University, Linguistics
January 1, 2017 - Present
Experience in teaching phonology, phonetics, and morphosyntax
Research Assistant at University of the Fraser Valley, Psychology Department
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Contributed to research in the psychology of memory
Research Assistant at University of the Fraser Valley, Psychology Department
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Contributed to research in the psychology of memory
Pastoral Internship at Northview Community Church
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Taught and facilitated small groups
Tutor at Abby Tutors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Small group teacher
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022
Teaching bi-weekly in a faith-based context
Tutor at Student Psychology Association, UFV
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Tutored undergrad students in statistics and introductory psychology
Small group teacher at Faith-based context
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Related Volunteer Service; Teaching bi-weekly in a faith-based context

Education

Master of Arts in Linguistics at Trinity Western University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Liberal Arts at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Master of Arts in Linguistics at Trinity Western University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in Liberal Arts at University of the Fraser Valley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization