Microsoft Office Suite
Court Bell
Instructional Designer
Sendai
Summary
Knowledgeable Instructor Advisor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Main Photographic Assistant
Fred Verhoeven Photography
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided accurate technical advice regarding all aspects of Professional Photography to well-respected San Francisco area multi-media photographer, including client relations and coordination, lighting, and scene direction.
Bicycle Courier
JetSet Couriers
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Carried out the timely delivery of extremely important paperwork and documentation for clients of all types through teamwork, expert city routing and intense bicycle riding.
- Provided expert legal document filing for our large Legal Clients.
- Utilized the newest standards in dispatch, which required clear and concise communication skill.
- Built professional relationships with customers and business partners to establish trust and credibility.
Instructional Designer/Instructor Supervisor
Seiwa Gakuen High School
04.2008 - Current
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation. Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs. Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency. Delivered tailored instruction to over 500 young adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Key Achievement: Directly involved in planning and implementation of successful “Open Campus” demonstration lessons, which resulted in increased enrollment.
Head English Instructor
LSC (Language Service Center)
09.2006 - 03.2008
- Successfully co-managed team of 20 ESL Teachers and staff, which involved being in-charge of recruiting, teacher training and curriculum development. Performed translation, in addition to proofreading of documents, for clientele including publishers and universities. Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Key Achievement: Held responsibility for all new student consultations, directly resulting in increased student enrollment.
English Instructor
Tohoku Foreign Language College
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Highly motivated and successful Language Instructor to over 200 students at Technical Language College. Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement. Maintained positive working relationship with staff of all backgrounds.
- Key Achievement: - Reduced instructor errors and the need for re-training, resulting in Increased client satisfaction and retention rates.
Assistant English Language Instructor
Sendai City Board of Education
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Organized and implemented creative and multi-cultural based lessons for over 1000 junior high school students. Collaborated with team of Japanese English Teachers to organize school and community events, as well as to create effective language curriculum. Exhibited extreme flexibility and adaptability by overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers to quickly become effective member of the Japanese Board of Education. Trained incoming teachers on working within the educational sector in Japan.
- Key Achievement: Led presentations and workshops for Japanese teachers on successful creation and implementation of interactive, student-centered activities in order to improve students English retention.
English Instructor
Time English School
12.2002 - 07.2003
- Developed interesting class materials and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom. Worked cohesively with a group of highly skilled foreign teaching staff to create new curriculum that would attract a wider variety of customer base.
- Key Achievement: Responsible for all aspects of student development, including individual evaluation and consultation, which lead to high re-enrollment.
English Instructor
Berlitz Sendai Language Center
06.2001 - 11.2002
- In charge of Private Business English Instruction to large international clientele, including Sony, Toshiba, and Softbank, as well as other successful business clientele. Performed the duties of curriculum development, creative lesson implementation, and instruction through Computer Assisted Language Learning (C.A.L.L. Method).
- Key Achievement: Developed creative learning materials that increased client retention rates and drove new sales.
Registered Process Server
Pacific Coast Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsible for prompt and smooth process of critical court paperwork, including Subpoenas for Personal Appearance, Subpoenas for Company and/or Personal Records, and various Notices for the courts.
- Performed the duty of quickly and accurately filing crucial Court documentation for our very large legal clientele to Federal, State, and Local courts in the United States.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida 06.2010 - 11.2012
TEFL Training Certification -
Sendai City Board of Education
Sendai, Japan 01.2004 - 12.2004
TESOL Certification -
Transworld Schools
San Francisco, California 01.2001 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California 09.1993 - 12.1996
Skills
Industry Trends
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Certification
2020, Miyagi Prefecture High School Teaching Credential, English, Miyagi Prefecture Board of Education
Affiliations
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Asana and Trello
Adobe Captivate
Microsoft Teams
Google Drive
Timeline
Master of Business Administration -
Florida Institute of Technology
06.2010 - 11.2012
Instructional Designer/Instructor Supervisor
Seiwa Gakuen High School
04.2008 - Current
Head English Instructor
LSC (Language Service Center)
09.2006 - 03.2008
English Instructor
Tohoku Foreign Language College
09.2006 - 03.2007
TEFL Training Certification -
Sendai City Board of Education
01.2004 - 12.2004
Assistant English Language Instructor
Sendai City Board of Education
07.2003 - 07.2006
English Instructor
Time English School
12.2002 - 07.2003
English Instructor
Berlitz Sendai Language Center
06.2001 - 11.2002
TESOL Certification -
Transworld Schools
01.2001 - 04.2001
Main Photographic Assistant
Fred Verhoeven Photography
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bicycle Courier
JetSet Couriers
01.1999 - 01.2001
Registered Process Server
Pacific Coast Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Academy of Art University
09.1993 - 12.1996
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