Resume/CV

If you're feeling very curious:

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If you're feeling sort of curious:

Name: Joseph (Joe) Ticar

Age: 37

Martial status: I did Karate for a few years

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Home was recently: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Home is currently: Düsseldorf, Germany

Languages I speak: English (C2/Mother tongue), German (B2)

In the ol’ brainbox:

• Memorial University of Newfoundland, Master of Education, 2023 (Concentration: Technology)

• University of Toronto, HBA, 2009 (Concentrations: Communications/IT, English Literature, Professional Writing)

• OISE/University of Toronto, B.Ed, 2015 (Concentrations: Secondary - Business Studies/English Literature)

• In progress:

  • Harvard Business School, Certificate in School Management and Leadership, 2024 (Expected)

Things I've done

2021 - Present: Assistant Head of Secondary Years / IB Diploma Programme Coordinator / CAS Coordinator / EE Coordinator, International School Ruhr

2019 - Present: Teacher, International School Ruhr

• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) / Cambridge IGCSE

• Subjects: Business Management (Year 1 and 2), Grade 8 Business Management

• Other roles: Grade 9 Coach (Pastoral Care)

2016 - 2019: Teacher, Canadian International School—Vietnam

• Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) / Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

• Subjects: Business Management (IB) / English (OSSD) / Career Studies (OSSD)

• Other roles: Secondary Division Lead; IB Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Coordinator; Global Issues Network (GIN) Coordinator

2015 - 2016: Teacher, Toronto District School Board

2012 - 2016: Freelance photographer & copywriter

• Product, Editorial and some Fashion

2014 - 2015: Photographer, Archenemy Magazine

2013 - 2015: Photographer and Copy Editor, www.suitlesspursuits.com

2011 - 2014: Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, Mercedes-Benz Canada

2010 - 2011: Account Manager, Infinity Communications

2009 - 2010: Communications & Public Relations Intern, Mercedes-Benz Canada

Shows and publications

Writing: Books, articles and copywriting

Academic writing:

Ticar, J. (July 2023). Conceptualizing Instructional Design Practices and Educator Technological Competencies for Post-Pandemic Learning Environments. In Power, R. Ed.D. (Ed.). Integration of Instructional Design and Technology: Volume 3. Power Learning Solutions. https://pressbooks.pub/idandtech3/chapter/conceptualizing-instructional-design-practices-and-educator-technological-competencies-for-post-pandemic-learning-environments/

Writing/photography:
2015:

Shaping the Future of Global Innovation published for the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

Making their mark: Honouring student leadership at the Cressy Awards published for the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

Did you know Athens is home to Canada House? published for the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

Stepping up: Connecting the next generation of female leaders in STEM published for the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science

Contributor to 2015 University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science Scholarship Report

2010-2014: Newsletters, press releases for Mercedes-Benz Canada
2009: Short story, Talk English, Teach Good published in The Varsity (University of Toronto)
2009: Short story Talk English, Teach Good published in Mindwaves, the journal for the Professional Writing & Communication program at the University of Toronto

Book:
2009: Walang Hiya published by Liferattle Press

Copywriting:
2011-2013: Copywriting services for RadicalRadical (industrial, medical, packaged foods)