David Callahan
Shiso
Summary
English language school proprietor for 20+ years with extensive knowledge of classroom and business management. Highly motivated English instructor with over 23 years and experience in education, teaching 1000s of students. Proven success in assisting students, of all ages, with their speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans and providing effective, individualized feedback to help students reach their academic or personal goals. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English School Business Owner
英会話ドリーム (Eikaiwa Dream)
04.2003 - Current
- Organized trial lessons, time schedule and classes for 100s of students.
- Managed students of all ages and skill levels, group and private lessons.
- Created curriculums, lesson plans, materials, etc. for all students.
- Established, promoted, and expanded business to multiple locations.
- Designed, operated, and maintained business homepage and interactions with new students.
- Managed day-to-day operations and maintained financial records and managed budget for business.
- Established relationships with students and parents to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to promote company growth and profitability.
- Advertised services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal students.
Assistant English Teacher
Ibogawa Elementary Schools
09.2002 - 03.2005
- Collaborated with and assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing daily lesson plans and activities for elementary school classrooms of around 20 students.
- Developed and implemented interactive learning activities to engage students in lessons.
- Assisted in creating and maintaining a classroom setting conducive to learning.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with special needs to ensure their academic success.
Assistant English Language Teacher
Shiso Board Of Education
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Worked with dozens of Japanese English teachers to create and execute interactive and exciting English lessons.
- Interacted with hundreds of junior high students daily and educated them on differences between cultures.
- Created English announcement program on schools' broadcast system to provide more opportunities for students to experience and practice their English skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington
Seattle, WA. USA06.1999
Skills
- Teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
- Language Proficiency
- Work ethic
- Adaptability
- Student Progress Monitoring
Languages
English
Native language
Japanese
Advanced
C1
Certification
- 120 Hour TESOL/FEFL Certificate, World TESOL Academy - April 2021
- 60 Hour TEYL Certificate, World TESOL Academy - June 2021
- Teaching IELTS Preparation Course, Premier TEFL - July 2021
Hobbies
Playing sports or exercising, (vegetable) gardening, baking, reading, DIY projects, using a computer (gaming, upgrading, etc.)
Timeline
English School Business Owner
英会話ドリーム (Eikaiwa Dream)
04.2003 - Current
Assistant English Teacher
Ibogawa Elementary Schools
09.2002 - 03.2005
Assistant English Language Teacher
Shiso Board Of Education
07.1999 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Washington
- 120 Hour TESOL/FEFL Certificate, World TESOL Academy - April 2021
- 60 Hour TEYL Certificate, World TESOL Academy - June 2021
- Teaching IELTS Preparation Course, Premier TEFL - July 2021
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