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Khristine Gamsawen
Sapporo City
Summary
A cultural ambassador and English teacher with over 10 years extensive experience teaching English language learners. A professional teacher with a license and a TESOL certificate who teaches English at different levels of skill in a variety of settings. Possess a thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac North Co. Ltd.
Sapporo City, Japan
02.2017 - Current
- Teaches English to elementary and junior high school students, and facilitates classroom activities for learners' intellectual and social growth.
- Prepares teaching visuals and materials.
- Team-taught lessons with Japanese teachers of English to provide varying teaching styles.
- Develops students' language skills by implementing interactive and dynamic activities in the classroom.
- Creates and delivers lesson plans catering to 21st-century learners.
- became a head teacher for a year, assisted fellow ALTs through activity sharing, and shared experiences in handling elementary pupils.
Part-time English Teacher
English School NESS
Sapporo City, Japan
03.2023 - Current
- Prepares and implements lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Motivates students by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Plans dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilizes multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Part-time English Instructor
Orangebird Translation and Education
Sapporo, Hokkaido
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructed college reading and writing to Hokkaido University students, facilitates various activities that cater to student
- Provided simple correction and assessment in oral and written form
Substitute Teacher (Kindergarten School)
King's Kids Christian Academy
Baguio City, Philippines
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught reading and writing to preschool students.
- Prepared daily lessons and visual materials, and constructed tests and examinations quarterly.
English Instructor
Grace Institute of Theology
Mae Sot, Thailand
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Created quizzes and exams for the purpose of assessing and evaluating the student's improvement in the target language.
- Developed and implemented engaging curricula aligned with educational standards.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Pines International Academy
Baguio City, Philippines
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught ESL to Korean and Japanese children and adults
- Evaluated student improvement through summative assessment
- Conducted exams to assess learners' progress
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines04-2011
High School Graduate - High School
Pines City National High School
Baguio City03-2005
Skills
- Teaching and supervising
- Lesson planning
- Substitute teaching
- Technology integration
- Teaching strategies
- Team collaboration
- Online teaching
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Student-centered learning
Accomplishments
- Published Journal: Personalized Instruction for Reading Comprehension (PIRC) as an Effective Reading Intervention Tool among Grade 7 Learners. EDAWA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 4, 128–158. https://doi.org/10.56901/LFJH3772
Certification
- Licensed Professional Teacher
- International TESOL certification
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Birth date: March 18, 1988
- Age: 38
- Marital Status: Single
- Japanese Language skill: Beginner
- Visa status: Instructor visa (February 2024-February 2027)
Timeline
Part-time English Teacher
English School NESS
03.2023 - Current
Part-time English Instructor
Orangebird Translation and Education
10.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac North Co. Ltd.
02.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher (Kindergarten School)
King's Kids Christian Academy
06.2015 - 01.2017
English Instructor
Grace Institute of Theology
06.2013 - 04.2016
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Pines International Academy
04.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Saint Louis University
High School Graduate - High School
Pines City National High School