Dedicated English Instructor with 20 years of experience instructing young and adult learners in English language. Gifted in curriculum development and lecturing to maximize student engagement and learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
English Instructor
Cosmo International Language School
Osaka, Osaka
09.2008 - Current
Taught English language to kids and adults students in classrooms setting.
Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department.
Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 30 students daily.
Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
Conducted intensive summer courses in analysis of English texts.
Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
English Instructor
Wisdom 21
Osaka, Osaka
04.2001 - 03.2003
Taught English language to adults students in small classrooms setting.
Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Delivered 35 hours per week of classroom lectures.
Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
English Language Instructor
University of International Business and Economics
Beijing, Beijing
03.1997 - 03.1998
Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Provided support to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises.
Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Capital University of Economics &Business
Beijing
09.1996 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Rochester University
Orange County California
04.2020 - Current
Skills
Curriculum development
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Interests
Traveling
Farming
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Rochester University
04.2020 - Current
English Instructor
Cosmo International Language School
09.2008 - Current
English Instructor
Wisdom 21
04.2001 - 03.2003
English Language Instructor
University of International Business and Economics
03.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Capital University of Economics &Business
09.1996 - 08.2000
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