Hi, I’m
William Burton
English Teacher
Higashikagawa
Summary
Motivated English Teacher with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
TIK- Tokyo International School
Literacy Specialist
8 2023 - 8 2024
Job overview
- Responsible for providing one on one daily tutoring for preschool and kindergarten students
- Consisting of Letter stroke order practice, CVC word practice, sight word practice, phonics single and blended letter sound pronunciation, and simple reading
- Materials incorporated were flash cards, tracing charts, white boards, Letterland materials, and leveled reading books
- Also responsible for the afternoon elementary English program, teaching elementary school students using the Wonders series text books, and National Geographic Our World
- Focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
- Other responsibilities included supporting lower preschool - kindergarten when needed, supporting extra curricular activities, and supporting emergency drills (Fire, Earthquake).
Harmony International School
Preschool, kindergarten, and English teacher
08.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for teaching preschool and kindergarten school students during the day, and teaching English to elementary school, high school and adults during the evenings
- Also responsible for supporting school events such as plays, musicals, dance performances, and graduations
- Other responsibilities include creating evaluation documents, assessment documents, keeping progress and behavior records for each student, creating lesson materials, and integrating videos and online educational games into lesson plans
- Teaching TOEIC, TOFEL, and EIKEN to both online Zoom students, and in class students
- Also using many different types of books and materials for different level students
- These include the National Geographic series Pathways, Reach Higher, Time Zones, Impact, Look, Our World, and World English
- Also responsible for playing seasonal characters like Santa Claus, Oni, Easter Bunny, and Monster for holiday events.
English Pocket
Elementary school and preschool teacher
04.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for teaching special needs students math, phonics, writing, reading comprehension, art, science, and social studies 2 days a week in Gotanda
- Also responsible for teaching elementary school children various subjects including reading, writing, penmanship, art, social studies, and phonics in the afternoons 6 days a week, and also responsible for two preschool out services teaching English and phonics two days a week in Chitose Funabashi and Ichinoe in the mornings.
English Pocket
Preschool, kindergarten and elementary school teacher
10.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for teaching various subjects including reading, writing, penmanship, speaking, science, art and math to young learners in a preschool environment
- Main responsibility teaching The Tip Top Phonics program, art, and math to 4 year olds during the day, and teaching reading, writing, grammar, science and art to elementary school students in the evenings.
BCIS Buddy Columbia School
Preschool and kindergarten teacher
10.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for teaching English to preschool and kindergarten students in a large classroom setting
- Also responsible for creating materials, taking daily attendance, supervising field trips, giving progress reports, and feedback to parents and upper management.
The Studioz
English Executive Instructor
04.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Teaching English to various age groups, children through adults
- Materials included TOEIC, TOFEL, child based materials, and business English based materials.
Berlitz Yokohama (Sky Building)
English Instructor
08.2004
Job overview
- Responsible for teaching a variety of materials including child based, business, social, conversational, and technical grammar and syntax.
International Children's Garden
Kindergarten Instructor / English Instructor
12.2003 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Teaching kindergarten using Montessori program, English using the Oxford Reading Tree program, and Jolly Phonics Program during the day
- Also teaching conversational English to older students based in Fujisawa in the evenings.
Tokyo Kid's Club
Children's English Instructor (part time)
12.2003 - 04.2004
Job overview
- Teaching young children basic English skills, reading stories, singing songs, playing games.
Federation Head Start
Child Development Specialist / Supervisor
01.2001 - 07.2003
Job overview
- Responsible for monitoring 15 preschool sites in Carson, Long Beach, and Los Angeles
- Supervised 20 different teachers and was responsible for implementing government policies and procedures, and training programs for new teachers.
Federation Head Start
Head Teacher
04.2000 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Head teacher for a preschool site in Long Beach C.A
- Worked with 3 to 5 year old students teaching language, math, and social skills
- Also implemented training for students in fine and gross motor skills
- Gave monthly student evaluations to managers and supervisors.
Christian Foundation School
Teacher
02.1999 - 03.2000
Job overview
- Taught multiple core subjects to elementary school students grades 3 through 5 in a private school setting
- Also assisted with extracurricular activities such as school events, and teacher parent conferences.
Education
California State University NorthridgeNorthridge C.A
Bachelor of Arts from Developmental Psychology
12.1997
University Overview
- Graduation Dean's List, [,1997]
- Completed Coursework: [Child Growth and Development], [December 2002
- Completed Coursework: [Early Childhood Principles], [December 2002]
- Completed College-level Coursework: [Child Development], [Los Angeles Harbor College]
Skills
Online Teaching
Teaching English
Speaking Practice
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Individual Instruction
Testing and grading
Reading Comprehension
Child Development
Classroom Management
Certification
CBEST- California Basic Educational Skills Test
Timeline
Preschool, kindergarten, and English teacher
Harmony International School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Elementary school and preschool teacher
English Pocket
04.2022 - 08.2022
Preschool, kindergarten and elementary school teacher
English Pocket
10.2021 - 03.2022
Preschool and kindergarten teacher
BCIS Buddy Columbia School
10.2020 - 06.2021
English Executive Instructor
The Studioz
04.2019 - 07.2020
English Instructor
Berlitz Yokohama (Sky Building)
08.2004
Children's English Instructor (part time)
Tokyo Kid's Club
12.2003 - 04.2004
Kindergarten Instructor / English Instructor
International Children's Garden
12.2003 - 08.2004
Child Development Specialist / Supervisor
Federation Head Start
01.2001 - 07.2003
Head Teacher
Federation Head Start
04.2000 - 01.2001
Teacher
Christian Foundation School
02.1999 - 03.2000
CBEST- California Basic Educational Skills Test
02-1999
Literacy Specialist
TIK- Tokyo International School
8 2023 - 8 2024
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts from Developmental Psychology