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Benjamin Jonathan Grantham

English Teacher, Writer
Warabi ,Saitama

Summary

I am a dedicated English teaching professional with over ten years experience. I am skilled in implementing engaging lessons that often incorporate the techniques I acquired through working as an interpreter. I seek a role in which I can apply my skills and take on higher responsibilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Private School English/PE Teacher (JHS/SHS)

Project Genius
Urawa, Saitama
04.2020 - Current

• Implementing lessons in English conversation, academic skills and test strategies.

• Providing lessons in proficiency test and and university entrance examination strategies.
• Teaching PE classes covering exercise strategies, sports, health and safety.
• Administering oral assessments and written tests to evaluate student progress.
• Writing articles for rugbydojo.com —a platform for learning English through rugby.


Private School English Teacher (JHS/SHS)

Educational Network
Kumagaya , Saitama
04.2019 - 03.2020

• Implemented lessons in English Conversation.
• Helped students develop English presentations skills and EIKEN test strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through oral and written assessments.
• Took charge of the after school English club.

Assistant Language Teacher (JHS)

JoyTalk
Kazo, Saitama
04.2018 - 03.2019

• Provided instruction in English conversation, reading, writing and listening skills.
• Mentored students taking part in the annual speech contest.
• Created lesson materials and teaching props.
• Assisted with designing term time examinations.

Japanese/English Interpreter

Makita Manufactoring Europe (UK)
Telford , Shropshire
09.2018 - 01.2019

• Interpreted between production control manager and local managers/staff.
• Attended meetings to provide interpretation between all apartments.
• Proofread and edited documents and manuals.
• Assisted with production forecasting and planning.

Academic Affairs Officer

Tokyo International University
Kasumigaseki , Saitama
06.2016 - 05.2017

• Managed administrative processes for students and faculty staff.
• Compiled student guidebooks.
• Japanese-English translation of website content, notifications and promotional materials.
• Attended regular meetings to exchange ideas for improving work procedures.


Private School English Teacher (SHS)

Clark Memorial International High School
Omiya/Tokyo, Saitama/Tokyo
04.2013 - 03.2016

• Implemented lessons in English conversation, academic skills and test strategies.
• Helped students to improve TOEIC scores.
• Assisted students in preparation for university entrance exams.
• Created learning materials and designed examinations.

Private School English Teacher (JHS)

SaganSpeak
Ichikawa, Chiba
04.2012 - 03.2013

• Implemented lessons in English Conversation.
• Created lesson materials and props.
• Assessed students' oral English.
• Edited content for term time and entrance examinations.



Assistat Language Teacher (JHS/ES)

RCS
Iruma, Saitama
11.2008 - 03.2012

• Provided engaging lessons in English conversation, reading, writing and listening skills.

• Created lesson materials and teaching props.
• Mentored students taking part in the annual speech contest.
• Assisted with designing term time examinations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Studies

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
09.2003 - 06.2008

Skills

Japanese–English translation

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Hobbies

My hobbies are playing classical guitar, listening to music and exercising.

websites

https://rugbydojo.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSRd51qxBbhuQIm3lR2Aaw

Timeline

Private School English/PE Teacher (JHS/SHS)

Project Genius
04.2020 - Current

Private School English Teacher (JHS/SHS)

Educational Network
04.2019 - 03.2020

Japanese/English Interpreter

Makita Manufactoring Europe (UK)
09.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Language Teacher (JHS)

JoyTalk
04.2018 - 03.2019

Academic Affairs Officer

Tokyo International University
06.2016 - 05.2017

Private School English Teacher (SHS)

Clark Memorial International High School
04.2013 - 03.2016

Private School English Teacher (JHS)

SaganSpeak
04.2012 - 03.2013

Assistat Language Teacher (JHS/ES)

RCS
11.2008 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Studies

University of Sheffield
09.2003 - 06.2008
Benjamin Jonathan GranthamEnglish Teacher, Writer