Chevel Shashana Burke
Licensed ESL Educator | Senior ESL Educator | Teacher Mentor | M.S. Health Education Graduate
Tokyo, Edogawa-ku
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced English as a Second Language Educator with nearly six years of international teaching experience in Japan across public schools, private language institutions, community education programs, and English language schools. Skilled in delivering engaging, student-centered instruction to diverse learners ranging from preschool-aged children to adults and senior learners.
A strong collaborator and reflective educator who strives to improve instructional strategies, classroom instruction, and course materials to increase student access and foster a student centered learning environment that drives student outcomes and increases English language acquisition and success.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Teacher -English as a Second Language (ESL)
Shane English Corporation Ltd Japan
01.2026 - Current
- Serve as a liaison between administration and fellow teachers at my school fostering a positive working environment and school culture.
- Collaborating with Japanese school counselors to review performance data for the school and managed business outcomes maintaining student numbers above 130.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum aligned with and school and educational standards.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on curriculum pacing, communicative activities and classroom management strategies.
- Develop and implement innovative lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Analyze student performance data to refine instructional methods and improve academic achievement.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Shane English Corporation Ltd Japan
08.2023 - Current
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse learner needs and enhance language acquisition based on sound TEFL principles.
- Facilitate and develop engaging classroom activities promoting active participation, development of communication skills.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations to asses student progress, using data to drive instruction and address learning gaps and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented instructional teaching strategies incorporating technology to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya Branch
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted with creation and delivery of lesson plans for English classes in kindergarten, elementary and junior high schools. Supported and taught on average twenty- four (24) students to improve their English communication skills through role playing, pair talk and group communication activities.
- Supported Japanese teachers of English (JTE) and Homeroom teachers (HRT) by preparing worksheets for lessons, communicating about lessons plans, making PowerPoint presentations, suggesting ideas and activities that will encourage communication and increase students' interest English.
- Provided hands on support to students when they are engaged in writing, reading, speaking and listening activities for English communication.
- Assisted Japanese teachers of English (JTE) and homeroom teachers (HRT) with English performance test preparation by creating, conducting, and evaluating these speaking or performance test with students.
English Conversation Teacher
KOKUSAI Kids Club | Toba City |Mie Prefecture
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Created communicative lessons delivered to students from grades three (3 ) through six (6) where games, songs, skits, pair talk, speeches and other activities were used to engage students to practice and improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons
- Incorporated cultural elements into lessons,promoting an appreciation for global perspectives and fostering intercultural understanding among students.
English Conversation Teacher
Shima Lifetime Learning and Sports Division, Shima City
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed communicative lesson plans focused on reading, listening, writing and speaking. Engaged successfully a group of eight (8) adult students in reading and speaking activities where they can practice their conversational skills as well as listening skills in role play, and interviews.
- Tracked and kept students record for attendance.
- Evaluated students' progress and track students' performance through formative assessments including speaking checklist for role-play activities, and classroom discussions used to assess students' conversational ability, level of retention and understanding of lesson aims and objectives.
- Gave one-on-one support as needed to to students while maintaining overall focus on the entire class.
Assistant Language Teacher Mentor
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya Branch
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Mentored a group of five (5) new assistant language teachers in matters related to lesson planning, creating communicative classroom activities.
- Supported new assistant language teachers through weekly check ins, provided updates on strategies to improve classroom management and teaching.
- Established a positive rapport and served as a liaison between company leaders and new teachers. Educating new teachers on company processes, guidelines and point of contact personnel that can be contacted for issues that arose outside of the scope of teaching.
- Mentored new assistant language teachers by sharing best practices, offering guidance on lesson planning techniques, and providing constructive feedback.
- Participated in professional development opportunities including workshops on teaching methodologies and conferences on second language acquisition research to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
Branch Motivational Instructor Awardee
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya branch
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Award Criteria:
- Consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in following three categories a) work as a teacher, b) work as a professional and c) as a role model to students, the community, and other ALTs.
- Maintained good working relationships with Japanese teachers of English and homeroom teachers which lead to increase in team teaching delivery of lesson plans.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Lead-Assistant Language Teacher
Interac Kansai & South Central
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted and co-hosted English day camp activities, Successful lead a team of five (5) assistant language teachers by providing clear guidance and practical communicative strategies at English day camp event to support success in delivering cultural presentations.
- Worked with Toba City Board of Education officers and other ALTs to coordinate and manage program activities to ensure that program itinerary was completed on time.
- Provided hands on support and guidance to ALTs supporting students at English day camp event.
Education
Masters of Education - Teaching Multi-Liingual Learners
Moreland Unversity
Washington,D.C., USA12-2026
Master of Science - Health Education And Promotion
Walden University
MN,Minneapolis 10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences - Pharmacology
The University of The West Indies, Mona Campus
Kingston, Jamaica 08.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
ESL/EFL Instruction English Language Development (ELD) Lesson Planning and Curriculum Implementation Differentiated Instruction Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring Classroom Management Parent Communication Educational Technology Integration Teacher Mentoring and Coaching Cross-Cultural Communication Team Collaboration Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Certification
District of Columbia Educator Credential (OSSE) State ID:DC9220312656
Timeline
District of Columbia Educator Credential (OSSE) State ID:DC9220312656
06-2026
Moreland University TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Program Completed
06-2026
Praxis PLT | Passed
05-2026
Praxis ESOL (PreK–12) | Passed
04-2026
Senior Teacher -English as a Second Language (ESL)
Shane English Corporation Ltd Japan
01.2026 - Current
Level 5 TEFL Certification | Gatehouse Awards / i-to-i TEFL | 2025
07-2025
English as a Second Language Teacher
Shane English Corporation Ltd Japan
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Language Teacher Mentor
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya Branch
07.2022 - 03.2023
English Conversation Teacher
Shima Lifetime Learning and Sports Division, Shima City
06.2022 - 03.2023
Lead-Assistant Language Teacher
Interac Kansai & South Central
12.2021 - 12.2021
English Conversation Teacher
KOKUSAI Kids Club | Toba City |Mie Prefecture
10.2020 - 07.2023
Branch Motivational Instructor Awardee
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya branch
04.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kansai & South Central, Nagoya Branch
03.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Health Education And Promotion
Walden University
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences - Pharmacology
The University of The West Indies, Mona Campus
08.2010 - 07.2013
Masters of Education - Teaching Multi-Liingual Learners
Moreland Unversity