横浜市中区【英会話エスワンS1】マンツーマンレッスン

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S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Experienced English Instructor with more than twenty-years of valuable, hands-on experience educating Japanese students.
Excellent classroom management skills, building and gaining the trust of students.
Strong understanding of Japanese culture, having lived in the country since 1997.
Passionate and energetic teaching style, creating a fun learning environment.
Proven track record of being able to prioritize as well as multi-task effectively.
Solid analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Photoshop.

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Overall Teaching Experience:
More than fifteen years of teaching English to Japanese Primary School, Junior High School, High School, and University students.
Instructed Business English and conversational English classes at Nova Language School for beginner to advanced level students.
Experienced administering Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC).
Educated middle school students English for the Sagamihara and the Zushi Board of Education.
Prepared and taught English Communication classes at Japan College of Foreign Language and Hosei University.
More than eight years of instructing Japanese Business Professionals in Business English.

Curriculum Development / Lesson Plans:
Prepared lesson plans and instructions, including role-playing activities, and games to increase the students’ likelihood of understanding the origin of words in the English language.
Developed creative instructional materials that increased the student’s motivation to use English.

Oral Presentation and Interpersonal Skills:
Built rapport with students through humor to calm their nerves and make learning fun.
Experienced efficiently working with different personalities and individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Excellent listening skills, isolating problems to implement favorable solutions.

One-on-One Instruction:
Experienced maintaining weekly assessments for measuring students’ progress and setting future goals.
Experienced at assessing students’ strengths, weaknesses and personal learning styles.
Conducted one-on-one instruction and made a concerted effort to get to know each student.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Ouchi Fun House 2019 - Currently
Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan 2016 - 2019
Nichibei English Service (Part-time Business English), Shibuya, Japan 2013 - 2018
ESL Teacher, Zushi Board of Education – Zushi, Japan 2013 - 2015
Service Member, U.S. Army 2008 - 2013
English Instructor, Japan College of Foreign Language – Ikebukuro, Japan 2005 - 2008
ESL Teacher, Sagamihara Board of Education – Sagamihara, Japan 2003 - 2005,
ESL Teacher, Nova English School – Yokohama, Japan 1996 - 2003

E D U C A T I O N A N D T R A I N I N G

BS, Marketing, Berea College. 1979 -1984
Completed continuing education training courses in Diversity and Communication.
Completed a 60-hour online Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course.
Completed a 20-hour online Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course.
Completed U.S. Army Basic and Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course (Journalism Course), with more than ten years working as a US Army Public Affairs Non-commissioned Officer.

Japan unexpectedly captured my heart, leading me to trade a routine life for one filled with the dynamic energy of teaching English. The transition felt natural, fueled by the contagious excitement of friends already creating magic in their classrooms. Years later, I've become known as the teacher who transformed English class into a world of adventure. Inspired by those who paved the way before me, I jumped into this journey with a pocket full of stories and a mission to make learning an unforgettable experience. Today, my classes are where fun and education intertwine, crafting lasting memories. What began as a chance encounter has grown into a chosen path—one filled with laughter, discovery, and endless opportunities to explore the joys of teaching English. 日本は予想外に私の心を捉え、日常的な生活を英語を教えるという活気に満ちた生活に変えることになりました。この変化は自然に感じられ、すでに教室で魔法を生み出していた友人たちの伝染するような興奮に支えられていました。 何年も経った今、私は英語のクラスを冒険の世界に変えた教師として知られるようになりました。私の前を歩んできた人々に触発され、たくさんの物語を胸に抱え、学びを忘れられない体験にするという使命感を持って、この旅に飛び込みました。 今日、私のクラスでは、楽しさと教育が交わり、記憶に残る体験が作られています。偶然の出会いから始まったこの旅は、今では笑いと発見に満ち、英語を教える喜びを探求する無限の機会が詰まった選ばれた道へと成長しました。

TOEIC

Self Employed Language Cafe'

Idiocracy

University: University of Keele, United Kingdom
Business Experience: I have over 7 years of corporate business experience in Europe (Malta and France).
Teaching Experience: I have been teaching English in Japan for 8 years now.

I have taught executives such as company presidents and directors at the companies below:
Sony, Sony Life, Hitachi, Volkswagen, General Motors, Caterpillar Japan, Aioi Nissay Dowa, Mazars, Toshiba, Bosch, Watami, Nippi

Education
1. Australasian Training Academy TESOL College, Brisbane, Australia
2. Tai Poutini Polytechnic, contemporary music performance course, Auckland, New Zealand

Employment experience
1. First security Services, Auckland, New Zealand: Security duty manager at cinema complex
2. Lang Campbell English school, Kyoto: Managing instructor
3. Nichibei Koryu Gakuin, Osaka: English instructor
4. Mac English School, Osaka: English instructor

Work Experience:
1986 -1992
Part-time Assistant Instructor
Owner/Manager of Clay Cast Ceramics
Assistant Ceramic Engineer
University of California, Los Angeles /Laverne College
Pomona College/Pasadena City College,
Clay Cast Ceramics
Westwood Ceramics Co

Education:
1986 Master of Fine Arts
Claremont Graduate University of California

Teaching Experience:
-1986 Part-time Assistant Instructor
University of California, Los Angeles

Since September 1992 Private ESL Teacher
Self-employed