JAPANESE Language and Culture
Alyssa Showalter
ESL Instructor
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level English Instructor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Native English Teacher
Tree House English
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strategies for managing multi-level classes, differentiating instruction based on individual needs while maintaining a cohesive learning environment for all students involved.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching English as a second language.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, incorporating multimedia resources for increased comprehension and retention.
- Assessed student performance regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Incorporated cultural awareness into lessons, encouraging students to appreciate diversity while improving their language skills.
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking by assigning group projects that required problem-solving and collaboration among classmates.
- Instructed students age 4 to 19 in Japanese-English language, by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
English Language Instructor
Kids College
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Created and administered database to track students' and instructors' leave, attendance, testing scores and performance.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Developed and implemented exercises to help students understand and improve sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 16 students daily.
English Instructor
Chungdahm Learning
Seoul, Republic Of Korea
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to Korean students in Smart-Classroom setting.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for English-language students.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 17+ students daily.
- Developed student comprehension by incorporating visual aids, multimedia presentations, and group activities.
English Language Teacher
NOVA English Coversation
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 4+ students.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Launched focused writing program for students enrolled in AP courses to teach advanced composition in preparation for college composition classes.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - East Asian Studies
Tenple University, Japan Campus
Tokyo, Japan 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Curriculum development
Progress assessments
Group Instruction
Recordkeeping
Lesson Planning
Performance evaluation
Lecturing
K-12 education
Technology integration
Certification
TESOL Certification
Interests
Timeline
Native English Teacher
Tree House English
02.2024 - Current
English Language Instructor
Kids College
06.2023 - 10.2023
English Instructor
Chungdahm Learning
11.2019 - 05.2023
TESOL Certification
02-2019
English Language Teacher
NOVA English Coversation
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Arts - East Asian Studies
Tenple University, Japan Campus
08.2012 - 05.2015
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