* Master of Arts, Religion and Modernity
: 2008
: Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
- Master’s essay on Buddhism and Modern Social Theory
- Supporting Electives: Fundamentalism, Religion and Violence, Feminist Theory
* Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honors
: 2007
: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
- Honors Religious Studies and a thesis on Indian Buddhist Philosophy
- Supporting Electives: Islam and the Modern World, Intro. to Mysticism, Religion and Modern India
Working History
* ESL Teacher
: Oct 2010-Present
: Yeoju Agricultural College and High School, Yeoju, South Korea
- Currently teaching 22 classes a week at each grade level in high school and first year college
- Each class has a focus on practical English conversation by means of actively involving the students through role playing, group discussions, dialogue, pictures and videos
* Professor of Religious Studies
: Oct 2009-July 2010
: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N.S, Canada
- Taught four courses: Introduction to World Religions, Cults and New Religious Movements, Sociology of Religion, Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism
- Designed classes around engaging the subject matter, by means of discussion, having guest lecturers, debates, and viewing visual material such as videos and pictures
- Received favorable and positive response on student evaluation
* Tutor, Humanities and Social Sciences
: Sept 08-June 10
: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N.S, Canada
: Sept 06-Apr 07
- Academically assisted students with learning disabilities, including A.D.D. and dyslexia
- Taught academic paper writing and comprehension of texts
* Professor of Religious Studies
: Sept 08-May 09
: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N.S, Canada
- Taught one full year course, Introduction to World Religions
- Designed classes around experiencing world cultures, by using guest speakers, videos and other visuals
- Received favorable and positive response on student evaluation
* Lecturer of Religious Studies
: Sept 08-May 09
: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N.S, Canada
- Acted as a substitute for six professors periodically throughout the school year
- Lecture topics include: Gnosticism, Women in Hinduism, Intro. to Taoism
Personal Introduction
# Academic Awards
* Queen’s University
- Queens Graduate Award ($4,500)
- 2008
* St. Francis Xavier University
- John and Mary Fraser Memorial Prize, Religious Studies Award(2007)
- Flying Officer Wallace MacDonald Memorial Prize, Religious Studies Award(2006)
- Joseph and Mary (MacNeil) MacLellan Bursary, Academic Achievement(2005 & 2006)