English as a Foreign Language (EFL); English as a Second Language (ESL) (Others)

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

conversation skills, grammar, vocabulary, extensive and intensive reading skills, listening skills

TOEIC (Others)

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking

Business/ Professional English (Others)

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

presentations, telephone skills, email skills, small talk skills, general conversation business context

Lecturer

Aoyama Univeristy, Japan

Apr 2009 - Present

"Intergrated English" core course program classes

Associate Professor

Tama University, Japan

Apr 2004 - Present

"English Shower" core courses, academic writing, professional English, English seminars, intercultural English, presentation skills

acted as program coordinator for English Shower program; designed curricula and materials, acted on admissions committee; fulfilled administrative duties

Business English Instructor

Sumikin Intercom Ltd., Japan

Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

TOEIC, presentation skills, business English

taught clients from Pioneer, Sumitomo Metals, Proctor & Gamble, Eli Lily Pharmaceuticals; designed course curricula and materials

Lecturer

Aichi University; Ningenkankyo University, Japan

Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

intercultural English, English learning strategies, speech communication, current affairs, basic conversation

lectured on a part-time basis while completing Japanese studies at Yamasa Language Reseach Center

Assistant Professor

Minami Kyushu Junior College, Japan

Apr 1999 - Mar 2002

Presentations, Seminar English classes, Pronunciation, Study Abroad Preparation, Speaking, Listening

designed curricula and materials; coordinated core program with other full-timers; managed part-timers' schedules; created free-talk walk-in sessions for students; took part in committees and completed administrative duties.

Instructor

Pumpkin English School, Japan

Aug 1998 - Mar 1999

pre-communicative English kids' classes, jr and sr HS classes

worked with children aged 6 to 16; taught small, fast-paced 60min. classes using the PLS (Pacific Language School) methodology

Assistant Language Teacher

Nishimorokata Board of Education, Japan

Jul 1995 - Aug 1998

Junior and Senior High School English

taught individual classes in addition to team taught curricula; created and distributed a monthly newsletter for local language teachers; was proactive in International Relations at rural level

Lecturer

Progressa Language Institute, Costa Rica

Aug 1994 - Jul 1995

business English, idioms, conversational English

taught primarily small groups of young professionals using original materials and methods

Instructor

Plato College, Quebec, Canada

Jan 1992 - Jun 1994

conversation classes, debate, idiomatic language, private lessons

my first full-time ESL teaching position- started off part-time while studying at university

owner and head teacher - English Bridge is a small organization offering communicative English language coaching and editing services. Lessons include test preparation (TOEIC etc.), business English, academic writing, daily conversation, etc.

I am a distributor for "Monavie," an acai-based health beverage that gives anti-oxidant benefits to drinkers.

professional figure skating coach (private instruction)

Master in Library & Information Science (MLIS)

McGill University, Quebec, Canada

Sep 1992 - Jun 1994

BA in political science

McGill University, Quebec, Canada

Sep 1988 - Jun 1992

Japan Associate of Language Teachers (http://www.jalt.org)

http://www.fewjapan.com/

Results of using a blog/SNS called Multiply for EFL class management

an activity form "My Share" outlining activities in initial EFL classes ensure continued use of control language in the course