Ron Scott
Teacher
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School English Teacher
Kunitachi Gakuen Elementary
Tokyo
04.2022 - Current
- Assessment and grading of projects, participation and tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented dynamic lesson plans covering required English skills and topics for multiple classes.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Elementary School English Camp Teacher
American School in Japan (ASIJ) SDC
Tokyo
07.2018 - Current
- Prepared and implemented dynamic lesson plans to increase student comprehension of English.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Event Creator/Professional Performer
World Family Club
Tokyo
10.2008 - Current
- Responsible for attending and running rehearsals and contributing to the creation process of children’s English events.
- Responsible for being prompt for performances and transportation to events.
- Responsible for interacting with and teaching children in a fun English-immersive environment.
Continuing Education Teacher
Temple University
Tokyo
01.2008 - Current
- Responsible for creating, planning, and executing University-level lessons to adults
- Classes: ESL, Public Speaking, Improvisation, Acting, Comedy
- Communicated frequently with students to discuss instructional strategies, core educational principles and concepts and in-depth subject matter, and to provide feedback.
Telephone English Teacher
World Family K.K.
Tokyo
08.2006 - Current
- Responsible for taking calls from children and parents involved with the World Family English program.
- Conducted fun, engaging lessons over the telephone for children involved with the program.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Junior and Senior High School English Teacher
Seijogakuen Junior and Senior High School
Tokyo
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Administered assessments and tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented interesting and diverse lesson plans covering required course topics to engage students in English.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Awashima Kindergarten
Tokyo
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Education
Currently enrolled in TEACH NOW program for teaching certification - Elementary School Teaching
Moreland University
Washington D.C., U.S.A. (Online) 08.2022 - Current
Teaching English To Young Learners
Temple University
Tokyo, Japan 01.2021 - 05.2021
ITTT TEFL Teaching Certificate Course - TEFL Teaching
ITTT
Online 07.2006 - 09.2006
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 05.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Combined Honours Drama & Psychology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 09.1996 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
McMaster University, Secondary School
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Progress reporting
Elementary education
English instruction
Safety awareness
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Relationship building
Activity Planning
Organization and planning
Scheduling
Behavioral improvements
Timeline
Currently enrolled in TEACH NOW program for teaching certification - Elementary School Teaching
Moreland University
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School English Teacher
Kunitachi Gakuen Elementary
04.2022 - Current
Teaching English To Young Learners
Temple University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Junior and Senior High School English Teacher
Seijogakuen Junior and Senior High School
08.2019 - 03.2022
Elementary School English Camp Teacher
American School in Japan (ASIJ) SDC
07.2018 - Current
Kindergarten English Teacher
Awashima Kindergarten
01.2014 - 03.2021
English Event Creator/Professional Performer
World Family Club
10.2008 - Current
Continuing Education Teacher
Temple University
01.2008 - Current
Telephone English Teacher
World Family K.K.
08.2006 - Current
ITTT TEFL Teaching Certificate Course - TEFL Teaching
ITTT
07.2006 - 09.2006
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
Concordia University
05.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Combined Honours Drama & Psychology
McMaster University
09.1996 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
McMaster University, Secondary School
09.1990 - 06.1994