Jazz Guitar, plays in a music band
Hubert Benke
English Instructor
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
James Clear
Summary
Competent instructor dedicated to delivering lessons that meet student needs. Fair assessor focused on revealing both advantages and areas to improve. Supportive mentor to colleagues with less experience.
Energetic, friendly and personable teacher with excellent communication skills and ability to excite students about practical use of language.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
English Instructor / Assessor / Mentor
Berlitz Japan
02.2012 - Current
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Selected and assigned educational resources, taking account of students' interests and backgrounds (assessor since July 2015).
- Assisted mentees in achieving career goals and encouraged their independence (mentor since May 2016).
- Maintained high rate of very satisfied customers (currently 88% with average score of 3.87/4.0)
Insurance Agent
Axa Poland
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening during fact-finding appointments.
- Built relationships with clients using active listening to provide excellent service.
- Developed variety of sales techniques.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
Sales Manager
Can-Pack Poland
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction for European customers in the beverage industry.
- Established and maintained business relations with customers by monitoring contracts, production and deliveries.
- Attended industry shows and meetings with primary goal of expanding market opportunities.
- Cooperated with Procurement Dept. regarding purchases from Japanese suppliers.
Translator / Interpreter Assistant
Bosch Rexroth Japan
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Prepared presentations for international meetings and provided verbal summaries of non-English documents.
- Applied cultural understanding to facilitate meeting between German and Japanese counterparts.
- Supported operations by translating internal communications and documents for production department.
Education
Japanese Studies
10.1998 - 09.2006
Completed a scholarship at Tsukuba University (2004-2005)
Business And Management
10.2003 - 09.2006
Skills
Instructional delivery
Individualized instruction
Progress assessments
Performance evaluation
Instructor mentoring
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
English Instructor / Assessor / Mentor - Berlitz Japan
02.2012 - Current
Insurance Agent - Axa Poland
09.2009 - 02.2011
Sales Manager - Can-Pack Poland
11.2006 - 10.2008
Translator / Interpreter Assistant - Bosch Rexroth Japan
03.2005 - 08.2005
Jagiellonian University - , Business And Management
10.2003 - 09.2006
Jagiellonian University - , Japanese Studies
10.1998 - 09.2006