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Rodney Miller

15-Year English Language Instructor And Head Teacher
Suita, Osaka

Summary

Motivated and Experienced English Language Instructor with expertise in curriculum design, team leadership, and classroom management. Adept at developing and implementing lesson activities to foster greater student engagement and productivity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head English Instructor

OTC Inc.
04.2016 - 03.2025

-Led a team of five instructors, established overall consistency in lessons, and ensured that classroom activities align with the goals of the school.
-Liaised between the school and OTC Inc.
-Designed a comprehensive curriculum and formulated engaging material for student participation and testing.
-Managed classrooms of 12 to 14 students, maintaining a disciplined environment, and encouraging active student participation.
-Coached students in the development of conversation and presentation skills.
-Guided and supported students toward success in Eiken and university entrance examinations.

Assistant Language Teacher

Interac Network
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted Japanese English teachers to design and deliver classroom activities involving pronunciation and English conversation.
  • Developed games and other activities to foster a more dynamic and participatory classroom environment.
  • Guided and supported students in the development of conversation and presentation skills.
  • Coached students preparing for speech contests and other speech related activities.

Assistant Language Teacher

Matsuyama Board of Education (JET Programme)
07.2010 - 07.2015

-Served as art club assistant, overseeing students' creative works alongside the school's art teacher.
-Developed and produced engaging material such as videos and illustrated worksheets for lessons.
-Designed and launched editions of a fun-filled English Newsletter where students could engage with the language through short articles, comic strips, interviews, and cultural facts.
-Coached students in English pronunciation and enunciation in preparation for speech contests and other public speaking activities.
-Engaged in and supported out-of-classroom activities such as performing at school festivals, rice planting activities, and sport events.

Education

Japanese Language And Culture Preparatory Course

Kansai University (BEKKA Program)
Suita, Osaka
04.2001 -

Applied Linguistics (Graduate Certificate in Arts)

University of New England, Armidale
Armidale, Australia
04.2001 -

Graphic Design (Certificate Course)

Masters Design Lab
London, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - History (Major), Social Anthropology (Minor)

The University of The West Indies, Mona
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2001 -

Skills

Teaching strategies and techniques

Grammar expertise

Curriculum development

Lesson planning and implementation

Drawing and Illustration

Fiction and Non-fiction writing

Graphic Design

Research

Interests

Japanese Culture: Shorinji Kempo, Haiku, Japanese Pottery-Making, Japanese History

Creative Arts: Drawing and Painting, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Creative Writing

General: World History and Culture

Timeline

Head English Instructor

OTC Inc.
04.2016 - 03.2025

Assistant Language Teacher

Interac Network
09.2015 - 03.2016

Assistant Language Teacher

Matsuyama Board of Education (JET Programme)
07.2010 - 07.2015

Japanese Language And Culture Preparatory Course

Kansai University (BEKKA Program)
04.2001 -

Applied Linguistics (Graduate Certificate in Arts)

University of New England, Armidale
04.2001 -

Graphic Design (Certificate Course)

Masters Design Lab
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - History (Major), Social Anthropology (Minor)

The University of The West Indies, Mona
04.2001 -
Rodney Miller15-Year English Language Instructor And Head Teacher