2011 - 2021
Language TutorNagoya University of Foreign Studies - Nisshin, JapanWorking with small groups, I facilitated conversations in English by teaching and modeling conversation techniques. I then supported the students with feedback on natural conversation and also gave grammar correction. Through this work, I learned to name and identify different conversation techniques and am able to teach students how to confidently have better English conversations.
2011 - 2021
Part-time InstructorKoshihara Educational Foundation - Nagoya, JapanI taught at Nagoya Women's University, which is run by Koshihara Educational Foundation. Through teaching basic English classes, I was able to learn how to teach beginning English using English and Japanese in the classroom. I can confidently explain grammar to someone of a beginner ability. I also learned how to adapt my lessons to any size of class, and continued to push myself to create new and fun lessons plans, with the student's needs in mind.
2018 - 2021
Part-time LecturerSugiyama Jogakuen University - Nagoya, JapanI taught beginning English classes. I was able to design my own curriculum for one department, and I taught a coordinated course in another department. I taught all my classes at Sugiyama Jogakuen University fully online in the 2020 academic year. Designing assignments for online lessons and teaching on Zoom pushed me to find creative ways to teach over the internet.
2010 - 2011
English TeacherTaki Junior and Senior High School - Konan, JapanI taught English classes to 3rd year Junior High School and 1st year High School Students. I was hired through a company called ELT Source.
2007 - 2010
English TeacherBerlitz Japan - Nagoya, JapanI taught conversation and grammar classes to a variety of students at Berlitz. The lessons were mostly 1-to-1 with some small groups.