In the Business of Professional

Development

In the Business of Professional

Development

About Us

In 2001, ACE was founded for the career enhancement of professionals.

Today, ACE specializes in the development of professional curriculumin order to advance the careers of individuals in various industries.

Founder and President

Dianne Tyers M. Appl. Ling., MBA

Business Profile

Dianne Tyers has worked cross-culturally since 1991; She has lived in six different countries and travelled to an additional

40 countries.

Most of Dianne's professional experience and career has been in the for-profit education sector, specifically English language education, adult education, professional development and educational management.

Dianne has presented internationally on topics such as the impact of culture on language teaching, culture in the workplace, how to teach business English and integrating technology into language curriculum.

For further information on Dianne, visit her linkedIn web profile:

http://ca.linkedin.com/in/diannetyers

What ACE offers professionals...

Divisions of ACE

1. Curriculum Design and Training for Professional Development

2. English Language Teacher Training

Important guiding principles of ACE curriculum

development

interactive application of theory

practical intensive

relevant targeting professionals

skills- based current

A Brief Synopsis of ACE

Curriculum Development Division

and Training

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, 2004 to Present

Development and delivery of training course for how to write a Technology Report as required certification as a technologists.

Materials included a Trainer's Manual and a Participant's Manual

Review of exam questions for Professional Practices Exam

CARE for Internationally Educated Nurses, 2008 to Present

Language program evaluation for the English for Nurses (WCIEN) language courses

Standardization of curriculum documents for WCIEN Advanced and WCIEN Intermediate

Project coordination of video conferencing delivery format for WCIEN Intermediate

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, 2009 to Present

Development and delivery of training workshop (7 hours) and course (30 hours) on the "Green Economy" for internationally trained engineers.

Materials included a Trainer's Manual, a Participant's Manual and PowerPoint for the workshop and the course.

ECO Canada, 2010

Development of a 120 hour Environmental Immigrant Bridging Programme for delivery across Canada.

Materials included an instructor's Guide, A student's Guide, PowerPoint and Instructor Training.

English Language Teacher Training Division

ACE English Language Teacher Training is developed into

3 courses which are offered in a variety of locations across Canada.

The ACE TESOL Certificate program

The ACE TESOL Diploma Program

The ACE TEYL Certificate

The ACE TESOL Certificate Program

Obtain the qualifications and skills to teach English abroad or in Canada

An affordable ESL teaching credential

100 hours of classroom instruction

A 20 hour practicum (a 10 hour practicum option is also available)

A strong focus on practical teaching skills

Based upon the most current teaching theories and methodologies

Learn through pair work, small group work, teaching demonstrations and discussions

Experienced, energetic and qualified trainers

Offered at various locations across Canada

Offered intensively over 4 weeks, or part time over 9, 14 or 16 weeks

The ACE TESOL Certificate is offered by the following locations:

Websites for Locations

HBI college www.hbicollege.com

Renison University www.renison.uwaterloo.ca

Mennonite Centre for Newcomers www.emcn.ab.ca

Mount Royal University www.mtroyal.ca

Assiniboine College www.assiniboine.net

London Language Institute www.llinstitute.com

Niagara Catholic School Board www.niagararc.com

Red Deer College www.rdc.ab.ca

The ACE TESOL Diploma Program

150 hours of online study (100 modules)

A 30 hour practicum

A practical and task-based learning experience

Taught by professional, qualified, experienced trainers

Based upon the most current teaching theory and methodologies

Part time over a 6 month or 12 month term

The ACE TESOL Diploma is offered at the following locations:

http://www.mtroyal.ca/http://www.niagararc.com/

http://www.hbicollege.com/

The ACE TEYL Certificate

The ACE TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) Certificate will

provide you with the tools, skills, knowledge and strategies to be

successful as an English language teacher for students aged 3 to 17

years.

The ACE TEYL Certificate is:

100 hours of classroom instruction

A practical, task-based and participatory learning experience

An opportunity to explore how children learn a second language

An opportunity to create activities, lesson plans, materials and props for use with young learners

Taught by professional, experienced and energetic trainers

The ACE TEYL Certificate is offered by the following locations:

London Language Instutitue

London, ON CA

www.llinstitute.com

Mount Royal University Calgary, AB CA

http://www.mtroyal.ca/

Not For Profit Division

Community English Language Education Projects

CELE Mandate

Through small, community-based projects ACE aims to

build English language education capacity in

developing countries.   

The goal of ACE Community English Language Education Projects is:

To improve the English language ability and the teaching ability of educators who teach

English or who teach in English. 

For more information on ACE programming and curriculum contact:

Dianne Tyersdianne@aceducation.ca

www.aceducation.ca

In the Business of Professional

Development

In the Business of Professional

Development