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Reading, music, playing soccer, and table tennis
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ASANTE EZEKIEL

ASANTE EZEKIEL

Assistant Language Teacher, ALT
Inagi-shi

Summary

TESOL-certified educator with extensive experience as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), bringing a unique blend of hands-on classroom experience and fresh, up-to-date teaching methodologies. Recently certified in TESOL (February 2025), I am eager to apply my practical skills in language instruction alongside my passion for fostering student engagement and success. With years of experience working in diverse educational settings, I excel in developing creative lesson plans, building strong student-teacher relationships, and adapting lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners. A team player with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, I am dedicated to contributing to your institution’s goals and creating a positive learning environment that encourages student growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

BORDERLINK, INC. JAPAN
03.2022 - Current
  • Able to inspire students to learn and use English for communication and provided assistance/support to Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) by giving ideas for activities and games for a more fun teaching and learning environment
  • Introduce new expression and teach how to use it
  • Help students to review new expressions through various activities
  • Help students practice reading aloud new words and texts
  • Correct compositions written by students
  • Be an interviewer for speaking test
  • Help evaluate student’s presentation
  • Help students study Eiken after school
  • Provide some opportunities to enjoy chatting freely using English
  • Participate in regular classes (if necessary)

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

INTERAC CO. LTD., JAPAN
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Able to assist students, as Language Instructor and Cultural Ambassador, to better communicate through fun and engaging language lessons, utilizing level-appropriate teaching techniques and language that serves to motivate and guide students
  • Assist Japanese teachers to teach lessons
  • Serve as an ambassador who promotes cultural understanding and international communication
  • Serve as encourager and facilitator to motivate and encourage students through a friendly, caring, approachable and understanding manner
  • Participate in extracurricular activities as directed by Interac and be involved in ongoing training sessions and meetings

International Group Leader- Empowerment Program- Part Time

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR (ISA), JAPAN
12.2017 - 10.2020
  • Empowered young people with leadership skills, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills and broader perspective on global issues
  • Lead and guide students on empowerment programs covering wide range of topics such as Positive thinking, Leadership, Identity (knowing yourself), University Educations, Dreams and Goals, and Environmental Unfriendly issues
  • Help students in presentations and skit preparations
  • Teach and discuss global issues with students

Part time- Immersion English Guide

TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY (TGG)
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • As part of the $8 million project by the Japanese Government to empower students in English proficiency, global issues, cultural exchanges and daily life conversation, I have so far interfaced with about 2000 students from elementary to university
  • Perform Attraction Area program duties (Team building activities)
  • Welcome, escort and support guests and clients attending the TGG facility
  • Assist in leading and guiding clients in learning English
  • Help guests and clients in presentations and skit performances

Ambassador for Peace Volunteer

UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION, JAPAN
02.2018 - 02.2018
  • Engaged in outreach programs, seminars, conferences and workshops to promote the culture of peaceful co-existence and respect for diversity across Japan
  • Promoting and safeguarding world peace through the formation and expansion of a strategic alliance of pro-peace partnerships with individuals, educational, religious, political and business institutions, and with the media and governments
  • Promotion of peace and humanitarian aids by working through various social activities (service-learning projects, character education and sports programs with a special focus on personal leadership and peacemaking skills) to meet the needs of families victimized by social ills through guiding and supporting people on how to solve their problems and conflicts and encourage them to live in peace
  • Help people to embrace the principle of 'living for the good of others' as a way to reconcile the divisions of the human family as peace comes through cooperation and across borders of ethnicity, religion, and nationality
  • Encourages all religions to dialogue and cooperate for peace based upon the recognition that human dignity derives from a universal divine source that is the basis of harmony and unification, thereby expanding the UN proposal for interreligious council within its structures

Supervisor- Entire School (Kindergarten-JHS)

SINTIM POKU ROYAL ACADEMY
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Controlled, managed and supervised a population of about 600 people including teachers, non-teaching staffs and students to have significant outstanding academic performances in the area, where every final year candidate was able to make it to the High School
  • Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with school’s plans and vision
  • Organizing workflow and ensuring that teaching and non-teaching staffs understand their duties or delegated tasks
  • Monitoring all workers productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
  • Assisted and guided teachers in providing them with schemes and curriculum for teaching from kindergarten to JHS
  • Taught English and Social Studies at the J.H.S level
  • Served as an intermediary between school’s director, teachers and students

National Service -English Teacher (J.H.S1 – J.H.S 3)

MAMANSO ISLAMIC SCHOOL
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Implemented a series of activities based learning programs, resulting in increased student interest in regular lessons
  • Managed a class of 112 students
  • Planned and prepared appropriately the assigned subjects and teachings
  • Planned and implemented effective classroom management practices
  • Designed and implemented effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners
  • Also assisted in interschool’s sporting activities (soccer and athletics)

Education

M.A - International Studies (Major: Global Studies)

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
10.2017 - 09.2019

B.A - Linguistics

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
08.2009 - 05.2013

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Business

POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10.2005 - 06.2008

BECE Certificate - undefined

CHILD EVANGELISM INT. SCHOOL

Skills

Lesson Planning

Certification

TESOL/TEFL Certification, World TESOL/TEFL Academy, 02/2025

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/13/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Reading, music, playing soccer, and table tennis

Personal Interests

  • Soccer: I have been playing soccer since elementary school, and it has significantly contributed to my personal growth. Through participation in tough competitions, I have developed confidence, perseverance, and teamwork. My involvement in the sport has also helped me build strong social connections and gain popularity, which has further enhanced my communication and leadership abilities.
  • Table Tennis: Playing table tennis has been a key part of my life since childhood, fostering quick decision-making, focus, and precision. The game has also strengthened my resilience and adaptability, as I regularly face new challenges that require strategic thinking and mental agility.
  • Music: I have a deep passion for music, with a particular focus on paying close attention to song lyrics. This has not only refined my linguistic proficiency but also helped me develop a keen eye for detail. My love for music has enhanced my ability to analyze and appreciate the subtleties in language, further improving my communication skills.
  • Reading: Reading has been a lifelong interest that has broadened my perspective on various cultures and ideas. It has instilled in me a positive mindset, encouraged open-mindedness, and deepened my cultural understanding. Through reading, I continuously expand my horizons, stay informed, and develop a more global outlook, which enhances my ability to connect with diverse individuals and perspectives.

Timeline

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

BORDERLINK, INC. JAPAN
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

INTERAC CO. LTD., JAPAN
11.2020 - 03.2022

Part time- Immersion English Guide

TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY (TGG)
09.2018 - 03.2020

Ambassador for Peace Volunteer

UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION, JAPAN
02.2018 - 02.2018

International Group Leader- Empowerment Program- Part Time

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR (ISA), JAPAN
12.2017 - 10.2020

M.A - International Studies (Major: Global Studies)

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES
10.2017 - 09.2019

Supervisor- Entire School (Kindergarten-JHS)

SINTIM POKU ROYAL ACADEMY
01.2016 - 08.2017

National Service -English Teacher (J.H.S1 – J.H.S 3)

MAMANSO ISLAMIC SCHOOL
09.2013 - 08.2014

B.A - Linguistics

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
08.2009 - 05.2013

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Business

POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10.2005 - 06.2008

BECE Certificate - undefined

CHILD EVANGELISM INT. SCHOOL
ASANTE EZEKIELAssistant Language Teacher, ALT