TESOL Certified,Montessori Certified, IB Certified, 12+ Years Teaching English Exeperience in Japan
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
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TESOL Certified,Montessori Certified, IB Certified, 12+ Years Teaching English Exeperience in Japan
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From United StatesLiving in Other, Japan (20:03 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 25, 2023
Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesHistoryGaming
Hello! よろしく!
My name is Mel, it's good to meet you!
I have over a 12 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language,with young learners from Kindergarten to College in Japan. Have helped many students become conversational in English and developed their reading and writing skills.
I am married to a Japanese spouse, with two kids. Have lived in Japan for over 10 years. My interest and hobbies are jogging, cooking, reading, gardening, carpentry, astronomy, history, and video games.
I can speak Japanese, if you have any questions please feel free to ask in Japanese.
日本語が話せるので何でも聞きたいことがあればどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
Me as a Teacher
I believe learning a language is like building a pyramid with the basics as the foundation and working your way to the top towards fluency.
The best way to learn is to talk about what topics and interests students' have whether that be history, astronomy, video games, Pokemon, Disney, sports, food, manga etc. By talking about what students enjoy, it makes learning English fun.
My learning method is on the Speed Method, every lesson has previous material practiced, going faster each time until it is mastered, then new material is introduced. This helps learners gain speed, fluency, and practice of the language.
My lessons & teaching style
Lessons are based on the needs of the students' and parents' request.
If you want to learn the Basics of English, Advance English, Business English, Conversation, History, Astronomy, or how to play games in English are available. Lessons are tailored to students' abilities, needs and goals.
For teaching to young learners in a positive environments I have certifications in IB International Baccalaureate in Primary Years and International Montessori Diploma for children. I have successfully taught over 100s of young students.
Children Lessons are focused on the basics of Introductions in English, ABCs, Phonics, Pronunciation, Writing, and Basic Conversation.
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Work Experience
2011 - 2014
ALT JET ProgrammeJET Programme - Tomioka, JapanAssistant Language Teacher
2014 - 2023
English Teacher KohgakushaKohgakusha - Tokyo, JapanEnglish Teacher from Kindergarten to Middle School Level
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Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor's - Japanese StudiesUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamStudy of Japanese language, culture, history and art.
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2015 - 2018
Master's - HistoryUniversity of MemphisMasters in Modern/Contemporary History
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Certificates
Certificate of Attendance Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate 2018International Baccalaureate on education fro Primary Years from ages 3 to 12.
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Japanese Language Course Completion Nihon Daigaku 2011Completion of the Intermediate Japanese Language Course at Nihon Daigaku
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TESOL Advanced American TESOL Institue 2012TESOL for Advanced Learners such as Adults
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International Montessori Teaching Diploma North American Montessori Center 2013Program focused on the Principles and Practices of the Montessori Method in Practical Life, Sensory Development, Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences and Montessori Theory for children two years to six years of age.
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TESOL for Business American TESOL Institue 2013TESOL for Business in English
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TESOL for Children American TESOL Institue 2013TESOL for Children learning English
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Basic English Convesation 30 Minutes・基礎英会話 30分
A1 - C2General21 lessons completed
USD 15.75+
Childrens' Introductory English Lessons 30 Minutes 4 to 12 Years Old・こども英語入門レッスン 30分 4歳~12歳 (Japanese・日本語)
A1 - C2Kids0 lessons completed
USD 16.05+
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Free Style English Conversation・フリースタイル(自由)英会話
A1 - C2Conversation Practice0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Intermediate English Conversation
A1 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 15.90+
Children's Basic English Lessons 4 to 15 Years Old (30 to 45 Minutes Lessons are Recommended)・子ども基礎英語レッスン 4歳~15歳(30~45分のレッスンを推奨)