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Erika Therese Dumas

Erika Therese Dumas

Communication/ Social Science/ English Instructor
Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture,08

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record, enhancing student engagement and comprehension through innovative curriculum development and effective lesson planning. Skilled in classroom management and interpersonal relationship building, significantly improving literacy rates and student communication competencies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

English and Social Sciences Instructor

Tsuchiura Nihon University High School
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided support to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
  • Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Facilitated workshops and group training sessions on effective presentation skills for organizations and corporate teams.

ESL Teacher

Linnies English School
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.

University Instructor

Enderun College
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Advised students regarding academic progress and career goals, providing guidance on appropriate coursework selections and potential professional paths.
  • Mentored Meiji University students and Hiroshima university students to improve their communication competencies.
  • Strengthened student writing skills through constructive feedback and targeted exercises, leading to improved overall communication abilities.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and instructional materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-disciplinary projects, enriching the educational experience for both faculty and students.

Early Childhood Educator

International Center for Beginning Beginners
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.

Cabin Attendant

Philippine Airlines
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Handled passenger concerns or complaints professionally, finding effective solutions to maintain overall satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with passengers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Played an active role in enhancing company reputation through exceptional customer service delivery that led to increased repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Contributed to consistently high on-time performance records by completing tasks swiftly without compromising quality or safety standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric

University of The Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Maryknoll College
Quezon City, Metro Manila
04.2001 -

Certification - Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing

Harvard University- HarvardX
United States Of America
04.2001 -

Skills

    Class Instruction

    Strong Communication Skills

    Public Speaking

    Classroom Management

    Academic advisement

    Technology Integration

    Interpersonal relationship building

    Curriculum Development

    Lesson Planning

    Effective Lesson Planning

    Online Teaching Experience

    Instructional Techniques

    Classroom Management Techniques

    Expertise in subject matter

Timeline

English and Social Sciences Instructor

Tsuchiura Nihon University High School
04.2021 - Current

ESL Teacher

Linnies English School
10.2018 - 03.2021

University Instructor

Enderun College
05.2017 - 09.2018

Early Childhood Educator

International Center for Beginning Beginners
01.2015 - 05.2017

Cabin Attendant

Philippine Airlines
03.2014 - 01.2015

Master of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric

University of The Philippines Diliman
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Maryknoll College
04.2001 -

Certification - Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing

Harvard University- HarvardX
04.2001 -
Erika Therese DumasCommunication/ Social Science/ English Instructor