John Stewart's Page

Subject area expertise

Secondary English - 12 years (Dept. Head)
Secondary Alternate Ed & Adult - 2 Years
Elementary grades 4 to 6- 2 years
Primary grade 3 - 12 years

Grade level(s) taught

grades 1 to 3, grades 4 to 6, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, adult education

Present status

Retired Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

English

Number of years teaching experience

greater than 20

Skills & Interests

Organizational - Professional Development Chair, Union Work
Enjoyed good rapport helping new teachers (mentorship).
Looked forward to each day I taught - at every level I experienced success with students - most rewarding!

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Taught 1990 to 1993 for DND Schools Overseas in Germany.
Worked most of 1974 in South Africa in the hospitality industry (prior to education degree).
Travelled and lived out of Canada 7 years of my life. (70 countries - overland to South Africa from London............)

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

curriculum development, internships, mentor teaching, organisational partnerships

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

Teacher Magazine published by BC Teachers' Federation.
I have travelled through a good portion of Africa and wish to return as a retired teacher to share the wealth of experience I have accumulated in 28 years of teaching.