Rick Rowland
Higashiosaka,27
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Nara Nichibei English School, enhancing student engagement and language skills through interactive activities. Skilled in collaborative teaching and educational planning, I fostered cultural understanding and improved academic performance, ensuring students thrived in a supportive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Language Teacher
Nara Nichibei English School
2022.12 - Current
- Provided personalized support for individual student needs, leading to improved academic performance and confidence in language abilities.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English
- Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.
- Interacted with students for additional practice and learning support.
- Developed students'' language skills by implementing interactive activities in the classroom.
Summer Camp Instructor
Aplis
2022.07 - 2024.08
- Planned and delivered interactive crafts and activities to groups of 20 kids.
- Taught kids ages 8 to 12 rules and gameplay of different sports.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Assistant Language Teacher
Brain Power Osaka
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Team-taught lessons with Japanese English Teacher to provide varying teaching styles.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through engaging presentations, videos, and group projects.
- Developed students'' language skills by implementing interactive activities in the classroom.
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink
2021.04 - 2022.04
- Participated in extracurricular activities preparing and mentoring students for the city speech contest.
- Team-taught lessons with Homeroom Teacher to provide varying teaching styles.
- Held culture days to show country culture and language history.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/ Japanese
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California, U.S.ASkills
- Team-based instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Educational planning
- Engaging educational methods
- Engaging parents in dialogue
Timeline
Assistant Language Teacher
Nara Nichibei English School
2022.12 - Current
Summer Camp Instructor
Aplis
2022.07 - 2024.08
Assistant Language Teacher
Brain Power Osaka
2022.05 - 2022.12
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink
2021.04 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/ Japanese
California State University, Long Beach