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Sarah Howell

Kyoto

Summary

Seasoned Assistant Language Teacher from the JET Programme, excelling in team-teaching and student engagement. Spearheaded collaborative lesson planning, boosting learning experiences, and after-school English education. Achieved proficiency in Microsoft Office and Japanese (N2 certified). Proven track record in enhancing classroom management and language instruction, mentoring peers, and driving significant student progress in English language acquisition.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Language Teacher

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language And Literature

Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
04.2019

Skills

Teacher Collaboration

Teamwork Teaching

Student Engagement

Parent Communication

Lesson Plan Development

Cultural Sensitivity

Writing instruction

Language instruction

Classroom Management

Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word proficient

Japanese Language N2 certified

Certification

  • Japanese N2 certificate - 2024

Languages

English
Native language
Japanese
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Assistant Language Teacher

JET Programme
08.2019 - 08.2024
  • Japanese N2 certificate - 2024

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language And Literature

Oakland University
Sarah Howell