Hello! I’m Leslie Thompson, a bilingual content creator and educator with experience in ESL teaching, content production, and social media strategy across Canada, Korea, and Europe. I enjoy crafting engaging, informative content—from classroom materials to blog posts and short-form videos—that helps people learn, adapt, and explore new cultures. My work blends education, storytelling, and digital media to educate and inspire audiences. I’m passionate about cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful content, design, and project coordination. When I’m not teaching or drafting content, I love exploring languages, culture, and food, and bringing creative ideas to life with Canva, WordPress, and social platforms.

Leslie Thompson

Hello! I’m Leslie Thompson, a bilingual content creator and educator with experience in ESL teaching, content production, and social media strategy across Canada, Korea, and Europe. I enjoy crafting engaging, informative content—from classroom materials to blog posts and short-form videos—that helps people learn, adapt, and explore new cultures. My work blends education, storytelling, and digital media to educate and inspire audiences. I’m passionate about cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful content, design, and project coordination. When I’m not teaching or drafting content, I love exploring languages, culture, and food, and bringing creative ideas to life with Canva, WordPress, and social platforms.

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Hello! I’m Leslie Thompson, a bilingual content creator and educator with experience in ESL teaching, content production, and social media strategy across Canada, Korea, and Europe. I enjoy crafting engaging, informative content—from classroom materials to blog posts and short-form videos—that helps people learn, adapt, and explore new cultures. My work blends education, storytelling, and digital media to educate and inspire audiences.

I’m passionate about cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful content, design, and project coordination. When I’m not teaching or drafting content, I love exploring languages, culture, and food, and bringing creative ideas to life with Canva, WordPress, and social platforms.

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Language

French
Advanced
English
Fluent
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Content Creator at Kolaris Recruiting Agency
January 1, 2024 - Present
Part of a team of content creators who make short-form content about life and teaching in South Korea; stay up to date on video and content trends; create engaging content to inspire and educate; follow content briefs and guidelines to fit the company’s standards.
ESL Head Teacher (KG4 and KG5) at Maple Bear Canadian Academy
June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
In charge of creating and managing a new six-month KG4 curriculum and improving the current KG5 curriculum; created a school year’s worth of craft templates, activities, anchor charts, and worksheets for all KG5 classes; edited and refined the KG5 homework book with weekly themes and phonics.
Barista/Server/Social Media Coordinator at Two Whales Cafe
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Served and made specialty coffee and a variety of hot and cold drinks in a fast-paced, tourist-heavy location; communicated with customers fluently in French and English; filmed content and posted on social platforms including Facebook and Instagram; engaged with customers on social media to answer questions.
ESL Homeroom Teacher (KG5) at Maple Bear Canadian Academy
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
In charge of 13-15 students at a time in an English Learning Academy in South Korea (ages 3-4); classroom responsibilities 9:00–14:30 daily; created lesson plans and activities; taught afternoon classes to advanced English speakers (ages 8-11); created lesson plans and worksheets focusing on grammar and writing; taught spoken and colloquial English to aid integration into an English-speaking society.
Communications Assistant at Canada’s Outdoor Shows
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Project Manager, writer and editor for the 2019 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Guide magazine; wrote copy for press releases, social media newsletters and media kits; wrote copy and created social media posts for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; drafted e-newsletters for distribution; led a Social Media team during a large event (over 40,000 attendees and 750 companies exhibited); uploaded live content to social platforms before and during the event.
Social Media Coordinator/Editor at The Ontario Newspaper, University of Guelph
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Social Media Coordinator: created copy and content for posting on various social media platforms, including short-form videos, photos and blog posts; Editor: wrote articles for the monthly newspaper and edited peer articles; engaged with students in the campus centre to promote and hand out the physical newspaper.
Interim President/Public Relations Coordinator at University of Guelph History Society
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Public Relations Coordinator for one semester, followed by Interim President for another semester; organized and planned events such as movie nights and themed lectures; communicated with members via email and Instagram about upcoming events.
Reservation Agent at CAMIS Reservation Center
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Worked with government clients such as Parks Canada and Ontario Parks; emphasis on efficiency and customer service; took calls within time limits, answered questions and handled complaints; assisted customers in booking campsites across national and provincial parks.
Content Creator/Writer at Kolaris Recruiting Agency
January 1, 2024 - Present
Part of a remote team of content creators producing short-form content about life and teaching in South Korea; stay up to date on video and content trends; create engaging content to inspire and educate; follow briefs, guidelines and requirements to fit the brand; write blog posts about living abroad, Korean culture and lifestyle; example blog post: https://kolaris.net/2024/04/02/journey-back-to-teaching-english-in-korea/
Interim President / Public Relations Coordinator at University of Guelph History Society
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Public Relations Coordinator for one semester, followed by Interim President for one semester; organized and planned events such as movie nights and themed lectures; communicated with members via email and Instagram about upcoming events
Reservation Agent at Parks Canada / CAMIS Reservation Centre
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Worked with government clients such as Parks Canada; strong emphasis on efficiency and customer service; took calls within a time limit, answering questions and handling complaints; helped customers book campsites across national and provincial parks
Content Creator/Writer at KOLARIS RECRUITING AGENCY (REMOTE)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Part of a team creating short-form content about life and teaching in South Korea; monitor video and content trends; follow briefs, guidelines and requirements; write blog posts about living abroad and Korean culture; example blog post: https://kolaris.net/2024/04/02/journey-back-to-teaching-english-in-korea/
Social Media Coordinator/Marketing Assistant/Editor at THE ONTARIAN NEWSPAPER, UNIVERSITY OF GUIELPH
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Social Media Coordinator: created copy and posts for social media; Editor: wrote articles for the monthly newspaper and edited peer articles; engaged with students to promote the publication.
Reservation Agent at CAMIS RESERVATION CENTER (Parks Canada/Ontario Parks)
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Worked with government clients; emphasized efficiency and customer service; answered calls within time limits and helped customers book campgrounds across national and provincial parks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Honours at University of Guelph
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Study Abroad at Jagiellonian University
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at University of Guelph
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Study Abroad Program at Jagiellonian University
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Honours at University of Guelph
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Study Abroad at Jagiellonian University
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

French Immersion
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Government