Art, art therapy, painting, yoga, gardening, organic farming, outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking, culture, cooking, tech and photography
Alexa Walker
English Teacher And Curriculum Coordinator
Ikoma-shi,Nara-ken
Summary
Passionate, patient and a creative English Language Teacher with 12 years plus of experience with students between the ages of 0-70. Dedicated to individual student growth, Known for instilling love of language, books and reading in students and encouraging improved learning across curriculum.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant language teacher
Assistant Language Teacher
Seika, Kyoto, Japan
04.2020 - Current
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills across all English classes, Grades 1-3
- Team-taught lessons alongside Japanese Teachers to provide varying teaching styles.
- Interacted and taught students online via Teams and Zoom for additional practice and learning support.
English Teacher
English Spot Co. Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Private tutoring and group lessons with ages 3-60.
- Prepared students for EIKEN, TOEFL, TOIEC, IELTS tests and business English.
- Planned, prepared and led themed days and events; summer school (Tanki) Halloween, Christmas etc.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Lomeshaye, Junior School
Nelson, England
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and other teachers to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Led extra-curricular activities, forest school, gardening, art, science, ICT, Stop motion animation.
Pre-school Teacher
Safari Kids International Pre-school
, Hong Kong
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented montessori/EYFS curriculum.
- Used data and IPads to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each students.
Higher Level Assistant Teacher
Stoneyholme, Community Primary School
Burnley, England
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Worked with Early Years Foundation stage and both Key-stages (4-11 year olds) Teaching whole classes.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs for class sizes up to 30 students.
- 1-1 support and focus sessions with Special Educational Needs students. Managing their individual progress files and action plans.
- Speech therapy sessions and various extra-curricular clubs for students. As well as professional development courses and in-service training
- Directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Education
TESOL certificate - English Teacher (ESL)
University of Texas
Cebu City, Phillipines 11.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies And Theory
Lancaster University
Lancaster 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Teacher collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Assistant language teacher
Assistant Language Teacher
04.2020 - Current
English Teacher
English Spot Co. Ltd.
03.2018 - 10.2019
TESOL certificate - English Teacher (ESL)
University of Texas
11.2016 - 12.2016
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Lomeshaye, Junior School
09.2015 - 12.2017
Pre-school Teacher
Safari Kids International Pre-school
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies And Theory
Lancaster University
09.2013 - 06.2016
Higher Level Assistant Teacher
Stoneyholme, Community Primary School
09.2009 - 08.2013