Sarah Howell

JET Programme

Kyoto, Japan

08.2019 - 08.2024

Provided instruction and tutoring for students ranging from Elementary School to Junior High School in speaking and writing English language.
Team-taught lessons with Homeroom Teachers to provide varying teaching styles.
Prepared daily lesson plans for teachers to better reach curriculum goals.
Collaborated with other teachers to design lessons that strengthened students' overall learning experiences.
Incorporated authentic materials such as news articles, podcasts, and film clips into lessons for enhanced cultural context and real-world application of language skills.
Mentored students needing extra time and assistance to learn.
Established clear expectations for student participation during group work activities which resulted in increased communication skills among classmates.
Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, quizzes, exams, and oral evaluations, informing instructional adjustments as needed.
Participated in professional development opportunities including workshops on teaching methodologies and conferences on second language acquisition research to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
Served as an advisor for after-school English club to facilitate English and cultural education.
Mentored new assistant language teachers by sharing best practices, offering guidance on lesson planning techniques, and providing constructive feedback on classroom observations.

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