JONATHAN ALELES
Fukuoka,43
Summary
With a proven track record of over two decades as a seasoned English language curriculum developer and lecturer in Japan, I am eager to embark on a new professional chapter. My aspiration is to make a seamless transition into a curriculum development position within the corporate training sector, harnessing my extensive expertise in educational development tailored to English language learners. Highly-adaptable curriculum development professional with 20 years of success playing an instrumental role in building talented teams. Proficient in providing planning, development, and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Lecturer
Reiwa Health Science University and Seinan Gakuin University
01.2022 - Current
- Designed a proprietary curriculum and teach medical English and general English communication to students
- Over 120 students have taken this course since 2012.
English Language Lecturer
Kurume University School of Medicine
01.2012 - Current
- Created and actively teach an intensive English course using video content as the medium of instruction
- Designed a proprietary curriculum and teach English communication and medical English to students
- Over 1200 students have taken this course since 2012.
Associate Professor, Faculty of Languages and Cultures
Kyushu University
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Taught academic writing, conversation, reading and listening to students to over 5000 students
- Taught debate argumentation and academic English to international students in the Global 30 Program
- Created and designed new curriculum for the university, including a seminar course in academic writing for students majoring in economics and agriculture
- Tutored and helped students achieve satisfactory TOEFL scores needed for study abroad programs in England and USA
- Students increased their TOEFL by an average of 30% under my guidance
- Created, negotiated and organized an intensive English/Debate summer program 50 students in 2015 in California
- Created and organized intensive debate camps for traveling Japanese students at the University of Southern California and Wake Forest University.
Lecturer of English
Himeji Dokkyo University
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Designed and implemented Global Studies course, including research and development of all course materials and assessments
- Instructed a variety of courses including EAP Reading, Communicative English, American Culture, Introduction to World Cultures and Reading for non-English majors
- Taught bi-weekly courses offered through Himeji Dokkyo University to residents
- Publicity Chairperson of first annual Himeji Dokkyo University, English for Specific Purposes Conference (2008)
- Responsibilities included planning all phases of conference preparations, collaborating with university administration, advertising and promoting the conference to prospective presenters and attendees, and supervising volunteers on conference day
- Taught children in summer HDU English program.
Freelance English Language Instructor
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Taught business and conversational English to business professionals and new trainees
- Taught classes ranging in ability level from low beginner to high intermediate
- Organized, researched, and developed materials to enhance interactive learning appropriate for each language level.
English Instructor
Prime English School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Conducted English classes with children and students aged 3 to 17 years old
- Taught adult conversation classes to learners with a wide range of English language abilities
- Researched and organized topics for interactive discussions appropriate for each language level.
Instructional Leader
San Diego Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Worked in Special Education classrooms and assisted children with specific learning disabilities, including autism, emotional disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), communication deficiencies, and developmental delays
- Conducted classroom instruction to large group classes of 20 in all elementary school subjects (Literacy, Math, English, Social Science).
- Developed and executed comprehensive curriculum plans, resulting in improved student understanding and retention.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Cross-Cultural Teaching
National University
San Diego, CA12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.1998
Skills
- Grammar Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Creative Writing
- Cross-cultural communication
- Educational technology
- Multimedia integration
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
Affiliations
Association of International Education Educators (AIEA)
List of Main Academic Publications
1) Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI), 2014-04-01, 2017-03-31, 26590195,
2) An Introductory Guide to Debating in English, Aleles, J., Inoue, N., Fukuoka: Hanashoin, v + 90, 2016, Authentic Reader: A Gateway to Academic English, Matsumura, Y., Otsu, T., Aleles, J., et al, including 15 others, Kenkyusha Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 2016,
3) Japan's Global 30 Program: The Push and Pull Factors of International Student Mobility, International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 13, 2, 55-65, 1694-2116, 2015,
4) International Education Hub: History, Policies and Economic Factors Contributing to Singapore's Success, Studies in English Language and Literature, Kyushu University, 63, 143-150, 0422-7891, 2013,
Other
I enjoy travel, cooking, learning how to use Adobe After Effects.
Timeline
English Language Lecturer
Reiwa Health Science University and Seinan Gakuin University
01.2022 - Current
English Language Lecturer
Kurume University School of Medicine
01.2012 - Current
Associate Professor, Faculty of Languages and Cultures
Kyushu University
01.2010 - 01.2020
Lecturer of English
Himeji Dokkyo University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Freelance English Language Instructor
01.2005 - 01.2007
English Instructor
Prime English School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Instructional Leader
San Diego Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Education - Cross-Cultural Teaching
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Diego State University
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