Nicolette SPENCER
Zama ,Kanagawa
Summary
Creative and flexible teacher focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs, including online and in-person instruction. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Nakayama Junior High School
Yokohama , Kanagawa
04.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
ESL Teacher
Tsuoka JHS
Yokohama, Kanagawa
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented ESL curricula for students of all ages.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Assessed student performance through tests, assignments, and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet different levels of English language learners.
- Instructed classes in basic grammar rules and pronunciation guidelines.
ESL Teacher
Akanedai JHS
Yokohama City , Kanagawa
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
ESL Language Teacher
Seya Junior High School
Yokohama, Kanagawa
04.2014 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented ESL curricula for students of all ages.
- Assessed student performance through tests, assignments, and projects.
- Conducted language proficiency tests to assess student needs and abilities.
- Instructed classes in basic grammar rules and pronunciation guidelines.
- Evaluated student work using established assessment criteria.
- Monitored classroom behavior during class periods ensuring a safe learning environment.
ESL Teacher
Iwasaki JHS
Yokohama , Kanagawa
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Assessed student progress through written tests, oral quizzes and other forms of assessment.
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to develop new ideas for classroom lessons and activities.
- Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Needs Education
Roehampton University
United Kingdom 11-2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Criminology
The University of The West Indies
Jamaica07-2006
Skills
- Creative learning strategies
- Expertise in teaching ESL
- Time Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- speech contest coaching
- Online Teaching
- Instructional plan implementation
- Technology Integration
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Individualized Instruction
- Problem-solving abilities
- Instructional Techniques
- Lesson planning expert
Languages
English
First Language
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- TEFL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Nakayama Junior High School
04.2024 - Current
ESL Teacher
Tsuoka JHS
04.2023 - 03.2024
ESL Teacher
Akanedai JHS
04.2020 - 03.2023
ESL Language Teacher
Seya Junior High School
04.2014 - 03.2020
ESL Teacher
Iwasaki JHS
04.2011 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Special Needs Education
Roehampton University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Criminology
The University of The West Indies
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