Addresses:                                     

Current                                             ul. Paderwskiego 32 / 111        

                                                                40-282 Katowice

                                                                Poland

 

Permanent                                     P. O. Box 832

                                                                Niverville, Manitoba

                                                                 R0A  1E0

 

Telephone                                      +48 504 774 090

 

Email                                                  deborahclark@mywritemind.com

 

 

Profile                                                -Highly organized, detail oriented person

                                                                -Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

-Outgoing and articulate

-Experienced trainer and facilitator

-Quick witted and adaptable, able to think on the fly

 

 

Publications                                 -The Driver Magazine, 2004- ‘1 2 3 Red Light’, ‘Wrong Side of The Road’, ‘Don’t Be Caught!’, Import, You Say’, ‘Worst Cars of ‘05’, RV Buying Basics, ‘AWD,2WD, 4WD…What’s the Difference?’, [Upcoming, 2006] ‘Powerful and Powerless’, ‘Keyless Cars’, ‘The Hazards of Navigating the Systems’

                                                               -The Cottage Magazine, October, 2005, ‘Woven Fences’

                                                               -Japan Air Magazine, [Upcoming, June 2006] ‘Language Camp Fun’

                                                               -Sweets Magazine, [Upcoming, 2006] ‘Swiss Chocolate Fantasy’ ‘Polishing off Polish Chocolate’

                                                               -Todays Parent Magazine,[Upcoming, 2006], ‘Field Trip Safety’

                                                               -International Living Postcards,  Krakow, March, 2005, Springtime in Prague, May 2005

                                                                -Absolute Write, ’10 Ways To Tell You Are A Food Writer’, March 2005

                                                                -JustMarketsDaily.com, ‘Outline To Success’ [reprint, upcoming, 2005]

                                                               -The Traveler, ‘Folklorama’, April 2005

                                                               -The Cultured Traveler, ‘Folklorama’, 2005 [reprint, upcoming]

                                                               -Transitions Abroad, 2005, ‘Who Says You’re Too Old For Camp?’

                                                               -sheknows.com, 2004, ‘G I Diet Plan’, ‘Cheese Please’

                                                               -What! a Magazine, 2003, ‘Room Renos’, ‘Bodily Harm’

                                                               -What’s Up Kids Magazine, 2001-2004, Food Columnist

                                                               - CBC Radio, ‘Cornucopia of Thanks’ 1998

                                                               -Interaction: the Canadian Child Care Journal, various child care issues, 1997-2001

                                                               -Uptown Magazine, various entertainment and interview articles, 1997-2004

                                                               -Connect!, street paper, travel columnist, various articles1997-1998

                                                               -Canadian Parents Online, various, 1997-2001

                                                               -Chicago Tribune, ‘Peaceful Play’, 1996

                                                               -plus many other small publications

 

Skills                                                   Podcasting . Creation of  audio files from script to finished vocal work

 

                                                                Programs and Tools.  Office Suite of applications, Audacity,

 

 

Employment

Ongoing                                              Freelance Writer. Responsible for generating, submitting and delivering articles on a variety of topics for various media internationally. Researching, organizing and delivering assignments on time, clearly and with minimal need for rewrites or edits.

 

 

2004-present                                  UCET, University of Silesia

                                                                Katowice, Poland

ESL Instructor. Responsible for the delivery of ESL to students of all age and skill levels, including corporate clients. Responsible for class work, testing and studying for TOEFL, FCE, CAE, BEC [all levels]. Also, Conversation classes for individual students, in preparation for travel, and international meetings.

 

 

2004-present                                   Project School

                                                                Katowice, Poland

ESL Instructor. Responsible for the delivery of ESL to students of all age and skill levels, including corporate clients. Responsible for class work, testing and studying for in-school exams and FCE, CAE exams

 

 

 

1987-2004                                                          Child Minders Family Day Care

Winnipeg, Canada

Owner Operator. Responsible for all curriculum planning, and supervision of clients and staff. Interviewed parents and developed programs for special needs children.

 

 

Qualifications                              -TESOL Certificate. Krakow, Poland, 2004

-Bachelor of General Studies. Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, 1987-2004

-Business Administration Diploma. Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, Manitoba, 1984-1987

 

 

Interests                                          Travel, food, culture, and writing are my primary interests. I also enjoy hiking, football, basketball and learning new skills.

 

Tearsheets                                     Please view my website: www.mywritemind.com  for samples of my published works.

 

                Hard Copies of My Works Are Available on Request