Matthew Roe
Corona,CA
Summary
UCR English Literature graduate with 6 years’ experience teaching ESL in Japan. Skilled at facilitating clear communication and bridging cultural and language gaps. Experienced in building rapport with students and colleagues, supporting diverse learners, and guiding effective interactions to improve understanding and engagement. Highly adaptable, motivated, and committed to applying strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to contribute effectively in any professional setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Total schools worked at ranging from K-9
Work History
ESL Teacher
Interac West Co., Ltd.
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Built positive relationships with students and educators, contributing to student success and a supportive learning environment.
- Designed and facilitated engaging classroom activities to supplement lessons, ensuring student participation and comprehension.
- Gathered and analyzed feedback, from conferences and meetings, to inform instructional strategies and improve lesson effectiveness.
- Collaborated with staff across departments by providing lesson input, cultural insights, and native English language modeling.
- Managed and assessed student progress and reinforced unit objectives through reflection sheets.
- Often taught and managed classes independently, as well as taking on additional tasks outside of core responsibilities.
- Adjusted quickly to fluxes in work load.
- Coordinated teaching across eight schools, adapting quickly to new teams and environments.
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Team-taught lessons with Japanese teachers of English to provide authentic language and better cultural understanding.
- Developed and delivered language and cultural programs for multiple school communities.
- Provided coverage during staff absences to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Adapted to six different school environments, coordinating with staff and student needs.
Customer Service
Jersey Mike's Subs
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Strengthened customer loyalty through prompt service and tailored solutions.
- Communicated effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by proactively resolving issues and coordinating end-of-day tasks.
Private Tutoring
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with students to refine essays, improving structure, coherence, and clarity.
- Provided feedback and examples to enhance writing and problem-solving skills.
Customer Service
Phoenicia
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as first point of contact, resolving inquiries efficiently.
- Balanced independent decision-making with collaborative problem-solving in a busy environment.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Interac West Co., Ltd.
09.2021 - 08.2025
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme
07.2019 - 09.2021
Customer Service
Jersey Mike's Subs
01.2017 - 07.2019
Private Tutoring
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 06.2019
Customer Service
Phoenicia
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California Riverside
Associate of Arts - Japanese
Crafton Hills College
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Crafton Hills College
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2018
Associate of Arts - Japanese
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05-2016
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05.2016
Skills
- Bilingual Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Collaboration & Relationship Management
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Student tutoring
LANGUAGES
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Quote
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men"
Colossians 3:23 NKJV
Hobbies and Interests
Writing, Art, History, Culture, Language, Literature, Humanities, Hiking