Shakuhachi Jun-shihan
Merrill Robin Callahan
Educator
Hachioji
Summary
Experienced educator proficient in fostering learning environments for ESL students that raise confidence, improve pronunciation, and expand vocabulary. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets their language goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Writer and Editor
Callahan Creatives
06.2016 - Current
- Created content for interactive games, for both digital and tabletop applications.
- Localized game rulesets for audiences in various English-speaking markets.
ESL Instructor
Jeong Sang Language School
3 2012 - 7 2016
- Teaching students from eight to sixteen years of age, in range of subjects including Social Studies, History, and English Literature
- Teaching conversational English with special emphasis on idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary development, and accent reduction
- Maintaining classroom atmosphere that is challenging and entertaining for students, without compromising academic standards of academy.
ESL Instructor
Minsa Academy
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Classroom instructor for students from five to sixteen years of age
- Taught all aspects of English language, with special emphasis on conversation, recitation, and public speaking, as well as accent reduction and vocabulary development
- Adjusted materials to fluency level of students
- Encouraged students of all levels to engage in conversation and expand their understanding of English-speaking cultures.
Tutor/Mentor
Rochelle Athletic Center, University of Wyoming
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Tutored foreign and struggling student athletes in university English, Religious Studies, Women’s Studies, Psychology, and Sociology classes
- Mentored students in good study habits, organization, and time management
- Successfully worked with students with variety of native languages
- Tutored students with learning disabilities and/or significant gaps in their academic skill sets.
Graduate Assistant
Sociology Department, University of Wyoming
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted professors with instruction, grading, and record keeping as needed
- Undertook research on deviance, stigma, and legislatively created dual statuses
- Maintained office hours to provide tutoring, editing, and other assistance to students as needed.
Education
TEFL/TESOL Certificate -
Teflexpress.com
London, UK 04.2001 - 04.2014
MA in Sociology -
University of Wyoming
BA in English -
University of Wyoming
BA in Religious Studies -
University of Wyoming
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Continuing education
Lesson planning
Student relations
Interests
Timeline
Freelance Writer and Editor
Callahan Creatives
06.2016 - Current
ESL Instructor
Minsa Academy
04.2011 - 02.2012
Tutor/Mentor
Rochelle Athletic Center, University of Wyoming
09.2010 - 03.2011
Graduate Assistant
Sociology Department, University of Wyoming
09.2008 - 05.2010
TEFL/TESOL Certificate -
Teflexpress.com
04.2001 - 04.2014
ESL Instructor
Jeong Sang Language School
3 2012 - 7 2016
MA in Sociology -
University of Wyoming
BA in English -
University of Wyoming
BA in Religious Studies -
University of Wyoming
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