Anthony Keller
Missional EFL Teacher
Sendai
Summary
Professional Summary: EFL educator passionate about implementing a background in theological studies to serve the educational and spiritual needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Premier School Elementary and High School Teacher
Meysen Academy
03.2023 - Current
- Foster a positive, caring, and spiritually-focused classroom for fourth and ninth grade students.
- Teach English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills using GrapeSEED teaching techniques.
- Develop and implement culturally-contextual Bible lessons to develop each student's understanding of Christianity and encourage a walk with Christ.
EFL Instructor
RISE Education
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Academically prepared Korean students for highly competitive English international schools using a multidisciplinary approach and curated lesson plans.
- Taught English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to elementary-aged students.
- Taught afternoon extracurricular English courses to students in a variety of different subject areas.
Lead Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Center, Residential Unit
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Worked in a group home unit setting catered to socioeconomically disadvantaged teenagers.
- Targeted mental health concerns including substance abuse, clinical mental disorders, suicidal ideation, and physical/emotional abuse.
- Provided emotional/psychological support, social skills development, and educational instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed lesson plans, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Utilized behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies with students.
- Implemented lesson plans on a wide array of subjects with regard to student age and level.
Children's Crisis Unit Activity Therapist
Aspire Health Partners
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Led therapy, activity, and social skills groups for at-risk children struggling with suicidal ideation and trauma.
- Wrote therapist progress notes, treatment plans, and biopsychosocial assessments to ensure quality of care.
- Organized acquisition of supplies/donations for the unit by collaborating with nonprofits and fundraising initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Asbury Theological Seminary
Orlando, FL 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 04.2001 -
Accomplishments
- Current Bible Study Leader for staff at the Meysen Academy Takamori campus. (2023-present)
- Extensive work with the homeless population as a volunteer through Coalition for the Homeless and various other Christian outreach groups (2009-2012).
- Christian leadership and discipleship experience through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (2009-2012).
- Missionary outreach in Sierra Leone through Children of the Nations (2012).
Timeline
Premier School Elementary and High School Teacher
Meysen Academy
03.2023 - Current
EFL Instructor
RISE Education
02.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Center, Residential Unit
05.2017 - 10.2020
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2016 - 05.2017
Children's Crisis Unit Activity Therapist
Aspire Health Partners
08.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Asbury Theological Seminary
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
04.2001 -
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