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Media
Media Collaborations, Presentations, Keynotes, & Community Involvement
Media Collaborations
Natasha is a global media personality presenting on multiple channels globally including Kuwait and Canada. She has been on a multitude of podcasts as a guest discussing various topics from lifestyle to finance.
GLAS HRT Hrvatski Radiotelevizija, GLAS/HRT, Zagreb, Croatia (2015)
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December 2014, GLAS HRT Hrvatski Radiotelevizija, I was interviewed on my work both nationally and internationally as a Croatian-Canadian living in Canada and continuing my heritage within Canada
Kuwait Television KTV2 (2017 - 2024)
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Starting January 2017, I was a recurring guest on the Education and Psychology program with Dr Kamel and Dr Hassan for KTV2 the English Channel in Kuwait. The program was broadcast bi-weekly and sought a strong English-speaking audience across Kuwait.
YOUR/ TV Cogeco Windsor, ON (2018, 2019)
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A guest on the show PluggedIn discussing the topics of Educationa nd International Education with host Kaitlyn.
Matin sans Frontière, CBEF/ SRC Canada, Windsor, ON (On-going)
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In October of 2013, I was contacted by the SRC/CBC to conduct a live phone interview in regards to my FSL classroom. The phone interview was conducted in French and I was able to share my teaching practice as well as the engaging FSL program that I have created in my current school.
CINA Radio Windsor, ON 102.3 MENA Radio for the Community (2017)
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Toronto City Hall, IWB Speaker Canada, 2022
KTV Good Morning Kuwait, 2022
Professional Presentations
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Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (2014)
I was invited as the teacher keynote speaker and educational cultural ambassador to speak at the 2014 Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership Forum. My FSL classroom was featured as an inclusive and culturally aware environment for new comers to Canada and their families.
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Faculty of Education, Department of French Second Languages, University of Windsor (2015 - 2021)
Speaker and mentor for faculty of education candidates in FSL who wish to pursue a teaching career in FSL or French Immersion. Topics include the CEFR and its use in the FSL classroom, DELF/DALF testing, the action-oriented approach, the release of the 2013 FSL/FI curriculum, inquiry based learning in the second language classroom.
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Faculty of Education, Department of Education, Kuwait University (November 2016)
Speaker and mentor for faculty of education candidates in ESL who wish to pursue a teaching career in Bilingual and ESL.
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Community Partnership Presentation with Parker DKI (September 2019)
CMHA and Myself in regards to 1st Time landlords and the implementation of a lease agreement. The presentation was based on safety and tenants with mental health as well as protecting yourself as a landlord.
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WEST of Windsor, (Present)
Special Interest Advisor and partnership presenter for the LEAD program with WEST of Windsor. This program focuses on underprivileged women in minority communities.
Educational Presentations
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ETFO REGIONAL ICT Conference, Toronto, Ontario (April 17-18, 2015) Title: How to Integrate SKYPE, TWITTER, BLOGs in to Your Classroom
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ETFO ICT Conference, Toronto, Ontario (November 28- 29, 2014 and January 16-17, 2015) Title: How to Integrate SKYPE, TWITTER, BLOGs in to Your Classroom
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Congrès mondial des langues vivantes 2015 (CMLV 2015) qui se tiendra à Niagara Falls (Ontario, Canada), du 25 au 28 mars 2015, Titre: Une enquête en FLS
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“The European Connection for French Learners” a workshop for FSL Teachers with the GECDSB (2012) Presenter, creator and developer of the April 2012 professional development learning session for the FSL teachers of the GECDSB titled: The European Connection for French Learners. This workshop was open to teachers with the GECDSB and was presented as an after school event.
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“The Cultural French Connection” a province wide workshop presented at the OMLTA Fall Conference (2012) In collaboration with 3 FSL teachers from the GECDSB we created a workshop to introduce the CEFR and the DELF/DALF to FSL teachers’ province wide.
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“The European Connection for French Learners” a workshop for teachers at EdCamp SWO (2013) Presenter, creator and developer of this professional development learning session for the FSL teachers of the GECDSB titled: The European Connection for French Learners. This workshop ran 1 hr. in length and was presented to teachers across Windsor-Essex County.
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Classroom Management a presentation of Teach Like a Champion” a workshop for teachers at EdCamp SWO (2013) This workshop focused on the principles and teaching strategies that are presented in the book Teach Like a Champion. This workshop ran 1 hr. in length and was presented to teachers across Windsor-Essex County.
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AL-GHANIM BILINGUAL SCHOOL, Salwa Kuwait (November 2016) Whole school presentation on using technology in the classroom. @1st Century Classroom using Social Media to change the way we share information
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PEAK Educator Conference, AIS Bilingual School, Salmiya Kuwait (December 5th 2016) Speaking/ presenting on using technology in the classroom. @1st Century Classroom using Social Media to change the way we share information
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PAAET E-Learning Speaker and Presenter, Ardiya, Kuwait (April 2016) Presented on the topic of ICT in the classroom and its effects on secondary and post- secondary learning as well as 21st Century work environments related to the classroom.
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E-Learning workshop, TESOL Kuwait, Kuwait City (March/ October 2016 and March 2017) As E-Learning chair for TESOL Kuwait I am creating an ongoing series of workshops for educators to engage in technology and discussions around technology and 21st Century Learning.
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EDUTECH Middle East (2016) Presented on the topic of ICT in the classroom and its effects on secondary and post- secondary learning as well as 21st Century work environments related to the classroom.
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TESOL ARABIA DUBAI (2017) Presented on the topic of ICT in the classroom and its effects on secondary and post- secondary learning as well as 21st Century work environments related to the classroom.
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OMAN 21st Century Higher Learning Conference (2018) Presented on the topic of ICT in the classroom and its effects on secondary and post- secondary learning as well as 21st Century work environments related to the classroom.
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LUNCH and LEARN (2018) with GECDSB for Queen Elizabeth Public School on Using Foldables for Language Learning in the ESL Classroom.
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TESOL IRAN (2022) Presented on the topic of ICT in the classroom
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KSAALT Saudi Arabia (2023) Presented on the topic of Technology and Language Learning
Keynotes & Book Talks
I hosted an educational book talk for the GEC District School Board “Mindsets in the Classroom” by Mary Cay Ricci. This book talk included all levels of education and senior administration as well as hosted a keynote speaker from the Ministry of Education Ontario.
I was selected as lead female start up keynote speaker for/ at Mefazec Kuwait on investing, innovation and entrepreneurship for GCC Youth and entrepreneurship mentee's. This keynote was hosted by an innovation engine that sponsors start-ups and SME's.
I will host a talk with YQG Talks Windsor- Essex in regards to success and leadership in the community and how to engage community members. This talk will be with 8 other participants who are also engaged leaders in the community and who are willing and able to give back to the community in Ontario.
Keynote Speaker for JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SOUTHWEST ONTARIO, 2019 for the women and careers conference for girls.
Community Involvement
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I am the recipient of the 2014 Caring Canadian Award by the Hon. Governor General David Johnston. I have been a community volunteer since 2003 with successful leadership activity in organizations as such as Transitions 2 Betterness, ACFO Windsor-Essex County, Copenhagen Fashion Week 2013, Toronto Fashion Week, Windsor International Film Festival, Windsor Writers and Poets Festival, OMLTA and the French Alliance Michigan USA, Soroptimist Kuwait, TESOL Kuwait.
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St-Peters Maronite Lebanese Church Community Liaison for the development of Youth Affairs as well as Community Events such as the Parish and Community Festival for The Lebanese Community" and official 3-part team of hosts of the festival. Volunteer developer and strategic partner for funds and donations in Windsor, Ontario, Canada (2007-Present)
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Windsor Women in Business, Windsor, Canada Master of Ceremonies for the WWIB Fashion Show LOcal Charitable Organizations for both the Spring and Summer Fashion Show in 2017-2018.
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ACFO French Organization Windsor Essex Book-Fest Panel Moderator and Speaker as well as Windsor International Film Festival presenter for French Language Films.
VOLUNTEER DUTIES:
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Easter Seals INDULGE Fundraising event Canada (2014)
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ACFO Windsor-Essex County (2014)
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Transition to Betterness Windsor, On (2013)
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Michigan F.A.S.H. Fest the Premiere Festival Detroit, MI (2013)
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CFW Copenhagen Fashion Week (Denmark) (2013)
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Windsor Writers and Poetry Festival (2012)
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WIFF Windsor International Film Festival (2011)
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FDCC/LG Toronto Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oreal Paris, Toronto, On (2011)
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Canada Customs and Border Services Agency, Missing Children’s Parade Windsor, On (2002-2008)
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Easter Seal Society (2003)
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Campaign liaison for Tony Azar running for Deputy Mayor for the Town of Lasalle (2014)
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Community liaison for Windsor City Councillor Ed Sleiman representing Ward 5 in Windsor, Ontario (2014-present)
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Bilingual Media Relations for MPP Lisa Gretszky for Windsor-West NDP Party, Windsor, Ontario (2014- Present)
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TESOL Kuwait 2015 Conference volunteer, GUST University, Kuwait, (2015)
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NUQAT Kuwait, Arts, Innovation and Media Conference 2015, Speakers Committee, Kuwait City, Kuwait (2015)
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Women's Mentor Forum Kuwait, An incubator for women to work together and connect through their vocation, Kuwait, GCC (2016)
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Windsor Women in Business 2018, Master of Ceremonies and Member as well as September 2018 Women of the Month and Women in Windsor Book Feature