Competent with word, excel and powerpoint
Catherine Harcourt
English Teacher
Machida-shi,Japan
Summary
Successful English Teacher with 9 years experience, with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Being freelance I'm able to diversify and adapt to different teaching styles to suit all clients needs and requirements. More than competent to work individually and in teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cambridge Speaking Examiner
Kawaijuku
Tokyo, Japan
08.2023 - Current
- Examine and grade High School students and adults at level A2 and B1 of the Cambridge speaking assessment.
- Seasonal: October - April.
Business English Teacher
Brainwoods
Tokyo , Japan
07.2023 - Current
- Teach business English on short term projects.
- Create and deliver tailor-made lessons.
- Currently teaching Japanese adults working at JX metal and a US military base.
- Curriculum content: creating and delivering presentations, cross cultural understanding and active listening.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seishin Soyo and Seishin Daini Kindergarten
Kanagawa, Japan
06.2021 - Current
- Part-time.
- Teach English to classes of around 20 students, total approximately 250 students ages 3-6.
- Devised fun, active and engaging lessons for all abilities.
- Created and maintained working relationships with all homeroom teachers, in order to deliver best lessons for students.
Kindergarten and After-school English Teacher
FINE
Kanagawa, Japan
09.2017 - Current
- Part-time.
- Teach English to children from ages 1-11 years old.
- Develop and deliver my own curriculum and assessments.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm working back to back classes.
- Increased numbers of students joining afternoon English classes.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Business English Teacher
Global LT
Kanagawa, Japan
08.2017 - Current
- Freelance.
- Teach Business English to adults of varying levels at major companies such as Accenture and Atlassian.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Increased students IELTS scores.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Established and maintained great working relationships with students and company staff.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Conducted face to face as well as online lessons through zoom.
- Wrote quarterly progress reports.
Kindergarten English Teacher
TomTom English
Kanagawa, Japan
06.2015 - Current
- Teach kindergarten children English every Monday for 1hr.
- Developing own curriculum.
- Delivering engaging lessons for a class of mixed ability aged 3-6.
English Teacher
S-Link
Tokyo, Japan
06.2015 - Current
- Seasonal English intensive camps 1-4days.
- Elementary and High school.
- Taught over 1000 students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Successfully improved Japanese-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content to meet diverse learning styles.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
Saturday English Teacher
TIS
Tokyo, Japan
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Taught English to ages 5-6 on Saturdays.
- Followed and delivered their specific curriculum.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Kindergarten English Teacher
SHANE
Tokyo
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Part-time.
- Taught English at daycare's.
- Created and delivered lesson plans following company curriculum.
English Teacher
Minerva Intelligence/Benesse/Be studio
Tokyo, Japan
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Part-time.
- Followed and delivered English lessons using companies lesson plans.
- Taught children at daycare's all the way up to senior high school.
- Seasonally worked as English support staff at shimajiro concerts as well as instructor on 2-4 day English intensive programs.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
Saturday English Teacher
Aoba International School
Tokyo, Japan
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Taught ages 4-6 at their Saturday School.
- Developed and delivered engaging 3hr English lessons.
- Teaching English through use of arts/crafts and science.
- Taught at their annual summer school.
Pre-school and After School English Teacher
Kids duo
Tokyo, Japan
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Full-time.
- Taught children aged between 3 and 12.
- Created and delivered lessons to classes of around 30 children.
English Teacher
CLI
Tokyo and Kanagawa, Japan
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Full-time.
- Dispatched to kindergartens across Tokyo and Kanagawa.
- Taught English alongside native Japanese Teachers.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required content.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Increased student enrollment significantly.
Senior Project Worker
The Wallich
Carmarthenshire, Wales
04.2008 - 03.2014
- Supported clients to gain/sustain their tenancies.
- Created several connections with landlords through networking and communicating regularly with landlords.
- Completed rental agreements, bond applications as well as
dealing with County Council regarding housing benefits. - Jointly worked with Primary health professionals, Social
Services and Criminal Justice Services. Liaise with housing department and DWP. - Attend and advocate at social services case conferences and benefit tribunals.
- Form filling, joint reviews, care plans and client personal development.
- Provide general and emotional support to clients. Whilst managing to organize my time effectively.
- At our supported living project, focused on residents to remaining abstinent from alcohol/drugs through range of therapies and techniques, as well as supporting them to integrate back into society, whilst jointly working alongside social workers and drug/alcohol workers.
- Supported community clientele on their journey to recovery with counseling and attending medical appointments.
- Trained new staff members and compiled yearly project reports.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Support Worker
RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf)
Carmarthenshire, Wales
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Supporting individuals within residential setting, with goals of achieving independence.
- Developing clients life skills, such as budgeting and learning to prepare meals.
- Attended hundreds of hours of meetings, conferences and training course to advance professional knowledge of social care and gaining level 3 British sign Language certificate.
- Communicating using British Sign Language.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Created, prepared and delivered reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
University of The West of England
Bristol, UK 09.2004 - 09.2007
3 A Levels And 4 AS Levels
Gorseinon College
Swansea, UK 09.2002 - 09.2004
12 GCSE's
Bro Myrddin Secondary School
Carmarthen, UK 09.1997 - 09.2002
Skills
Child development
undefinedSoftware
Interests
Cooking
Gardening
Certification
ICH GCP
Timeline
Cambridge Speaking Examiner
Kawaijuku
08.2023 - Current
Cambridge speaking examiner: A2 Key/Key for Schools • B1 Preliminary/Preliminary for Schools
08-2023
Business English Teacher
Brainwoods
07.2023 - Current
ICH GCP
03-2023
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seishin Soyo and Seishin Daini Kindergarten
06.2021 - Current
Saturday English Teacher
TIS
03.2020 - 03.2021
Saturday English Teacher
Aoba International School
04.2018 - 03.2020
Kindergarten and After-school English Teacher
FINE
09.2017 - Current
Kindergarten English Teacher
SHANE
09.2017 - 05.2020
Business English Teacher
Global LT
08.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Minerva Intelligence/Benesse/Be studio
07.2015 - 03.2020
Kindergarten English Teacher
TomTom English
06.2015 - Current
English Teacher
S-Link
06.2015 - Current
Pre-school and After School English Teacher
Kids duo
04.2015 - 08.2015
English Teacher
CLI
03.2014 - 03.2015
Senior Project Worker
The Wallich
04.2008 - 03.2014
Support Worker
RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf)
11.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
University of The West of England
09.2004 - 09.2007
3 A Levels And 4 AS Levels
Gorseinon College
09.2002 - 09.2004
12 GCSE's
Bro Myrddin Secondary School
09.1997 - 09.2002
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