MARIA LAARNI GEOPANO
Assistant Language Teacher
Kawasaki-shi
Summary
Japan
-Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
- Teaches English to elementary school students from first to sixth grade including students with special educational needs
- Possesses proficiency in oral and written English
-Possesses high beginner level in Japanese language
-Provides strong interpersonal and adapts quickly to a new environment
-Performs multiple tasks and deal with complex situations efficiently
-Manipulates Microsoft Office programs and other related programs effectively
Philippines
-Has 8 years of extensive experience in ESL Teaching
- Has taught English to Japanese and Korean nationals both online and one-on-one
-Conducted online Business English lessons to Japanese students
-Assessed students' performance in English and recorded their progress through daily, weekly, and monthly evaluation reports
-Registered teacher in the Philippines (Licensure Examination for Teachers, August 2007)
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kanto South Co., Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
- teaches English to elementary school students from first to sixth grade including students with special educational needs.
- creates and adjusts lesson plans suitable to students needs
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kanto South Co., Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Elementary Teacher
- taught English to elementary school students including those with special educational needs
- created and adjusted lesson plans suitable to students' needs
- taught the macro-skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
- prepared lessons and teaching materials/ visuals
- attended teacher training for professional development
- facilitated various classroom activities for learners' intellectual and social growth
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Co Ltd.
6 2015 - 3 2016
- Elementary School English Teacher
- Junior High School English Teacher
- taught basic English to elementary school students
- facilitated various classroom activities for learners’ intellectual and social growth
- prepared lessons and teaching materials/visuals
- attended teacher training for professional development
ESL Instructor
BBT Online Global Inc.
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Online English Instructor
- conducted online Business English lessons to Japanese nationals
- prepared lessons and visual presentations
- assisted students enrolled at BBT University, taking up their undergraduate or graduate studies, or professionals to improve their business communication skills
- checked and evaluated students’ emails in the E-mail Writing Course
EFL Teacher
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Online English Instructor
- taught English to Korean nationals through online classes
- improved students'' language skills by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
- assessed each student’s performance and made a qualitative report on their progress
Online Proofreader
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 2 2014
- corrected students’ grammar, spelling, punctuations, etc
- improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
Quality Assurance Analyst (QAA)
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2014
- assessed and monitored teachers’ performances, evaluated EFL teachers based on set standards
- coached teachers to improve their teaching strategies
ESL Teacher
K and P Global Tech. Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Online English Instructor
- taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to Korean nationals through online classes
- taught English to Korean students and evaluated learners’ improvements
- increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
Tour Guide / Assistant Lecturer
Crocolandia Foundation Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Tour Guide
- assisted visitors in touring the conservation park
- provided lectures to guests about the animals they see in the conservation park
- ensured guest satisfaction by promptly addressing any inquiries or concerns throughout the tour experience.
- established strong rapport with guests by maintaining a friendly demeanor throughout guided tours.
Education
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching -
University of The People
Pasadena, California 01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Soc.Sci. -
Negros Oriental State University
Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental 01.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Don Carlos Ledesma National High School
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental 01.1997 - 04.2001
Skills
- Student Motivation
MICROSOFT WORD
EXCEL
POWERPOINT
- Online Instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Student Engagement
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
References
Available Upon Request
Additional Information
-passed N4 Japanese- Language Proficiency Test
-participated in the National Geographic Learning webinars
-familiar with some business English terminologies
-can speak English, Filipino, Cebuano, high beginner Japanese, and can understand a bit of Spanish
Timeline
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kanto South Co., Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching -
University of The People
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Kanto South Co., Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2022
ESL Instructor
BBT Online Global Inc.
03.2014 - 05.2015
EFL Teacher
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2014
Online Proofreader
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 2 2014
Quality Assurance Analyst (QAA)
Telephone Easy English Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2014
ESL Teacher
K and P Global Tech. Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2012
Tour Guide / Assistant Lecturer
Crocolandia Foundation Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Soc.Sci. -
Negros Oriental State University
01.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Don Carlos Ledesma National High School
01.1997 - 04.2001
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Interac Co Ltd.
6 2015 - 3 2016
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