Vernal Banton, B.Ed., TESL, ABS

Vernal, also known as V, is a renowned Renaissance man. His personal interests and professional pursuits are eclectic, endearing, and exciting. V possesses critical thinking abilities that astutely hone in on commencing, maintaining, and completing projects in a myriad of contexts. Impressively, his varied credentials and creativity keep him dynamic and in demand.

For decades, Vernal’s vision has been embracing cultural, ethnic, and inclusive mandates globally, especially in helping those who are less fortunate. So far, his work deployment spans multi-national locations throughout North America and Asia, plus online in South America. From encapsulating advocacy, banking, consultancy, literacy, life skills, promotions, philanthropy, and teaching to communication, Vernal’s efforts are well-rounded, well-received, and well-revered.

Being an avid, academic achiever, he graduated with several specialized studies. Vernal’s skills-set consists of:

* being a globally certified ESL teacher who is also a college/university lecturer, plus a corporate trainer

* being an executive board member for a condo complex, university student union, and media/press association

* being a philanthropic events producer for training, concerts, and charity initiatives (drives for those in need)

* being a globally certified sexologist/sex educator who educates locals and newcomers of different ages

* being an Election’s Deputy Returning Officer, supervising at government voting poll stations in 2013 & 2022

* having an Interpersonal Mediation & Conflict Resolution Certificate from St. Stephen’s Training, 2007

* having Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certificates, 2011, 2015, 2021 & 2022

* having American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Certificates in Front Desk Clerk & Customer Service (2019)

* having academic advising experience with the app process, student motivation/success, degree types, loans, goals, etc.

* appearing on syndicated TV shows, radio stations, social media outlets, blogs, and in newspapers/magazines

Subsequently, Vernal’s eclectic educational endeavours and experiences have created, carved out, and culminated into new occupational opportunities and ventures for him that in turn assist citizens and newcomers alike with finding and fulfilling their diversified dreams and destiny. Amazing!!!

As a consultant, he designs, facilitates, and produces various courses and programs. V works with several stakeholders, helping youth and adult newcomers from diverse socioeconomic demographics. He has trained children (grades 3 - 6), youth (grades 7 - 12) & adults (professional workers and VIP executives). He implements best practices to help scholars, including those with learning barriers, acquire new competencies. V is proficient in using the Smart Board, computer with projector, whiteboard, flip chart, chalk, and teleconferencing technologies. He uses multiple intelligence tactics to teach ESL, GED (an alternative high school diploma route), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English Language Arts (ELA), Adult Basic Education (ABE), retail sales & service excellence, cross-cultural communication, financial literacy, hospitality, and sexual health, etc. To date, he has educated over 100,000 participants via school assemblies, college/university campuses, libraries, social service agencies, job fairs, youth groups, student associations, newcomer clubs, recreation, and religious centers, media/online platforms, and business symposiums. …Interestingly, Vernal won Top ESL Teacher Awards (2016, 2017 & 2018) during his job stint at Web College in China.

As a former banker with fortified experience, V possesses financial concept knowledge including demystifying accounts and service plans (for individuals & small businesses), consumer credit, mortgage financing, travel insurance, and basic investments. While working in the social services sector, he was also hired as a financial literacy educator who helped clients acquire their monetary aspirations.

While working as a job developer at government-funded community agencies, Vernal was contracted to train, coach, place, and check in with clients on-the-job to offer guidance, encouragement, and valuable advice. He helped secure childcare, clothing, transportation, insurance, and meal allowance benefits, so program participants could excel in their job intern placements. To date, he has mentored over 2,500 participants and given them references. Many have found meaningful work and continue to thrive, be gainfully employed, plus receive promotions, and pay increases.

Unquestionably, Vernal is an exceptional entrepreneur, a trailblazer, and caring leader.