Community Profile: Zach

The Community Profile is a weekly interview with a member of our MOSAIC engage community. Each week you’ll learn something new about MOSAIC engage and the people who are here to serve the Vancouver newcomer community.

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Who are you?

My name is Zach and I’m the Program Coordinator for the English classes at MOSAIC engage. I am the person who runs the program and supports all of our instructors and students with whatever they need.

What is your favourite thing about working at MOSAIC?

When we start a new class, everyone is so shy and quiet, but by the last day everyone is laughing and chatting together in English with their new friends. I love to see that confidence our students build over their time with us.

Do you teach any classes?

I actually started as a teacher with MOSAIC in 2019. I taught Advanced and IELTS classes. But these days I am focusing on the management side. However, I do substitute for our teachers once in a while. Plus, every week I run a free drop-in conversation group for newcomers, so I get to be in the classroom for a bit.

When is the conversation group?

Every Wednesday from 5-6pm! Come check it out!

What do you like to do outside MOSAIC?

I love cycling and now that the weather is getting nicer, I hope I can start cycling to work again every morning!