Noribig Inc.
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

English Conversation Instructor
2006 - 2015
Salary: ¥3,500,000/year | Independent Contractor, 25-30hrs/week
Directly in charge of delivering comprehensive instruction in conversational, written, and reading English to students of varying ages and proficiency levels. Designed and prepared lesson plans, classroom materials, coursework, homework assignments, and instructional handouts to support structured language development. Assessed student performance through classwork and assignments, maintained accurate attendance and progress records, and provided individualized feedback and career-focused guidance related to the effective use of English. Demonstrated strong classroom leadership by managing lessons independently, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment, and adapting instruction to individual learning styles. Organized extracurricular activities and developed real-life language scenarios with clear learning targets to prepare students for academic study, professional work, and international travel, contributing to student confidence and practical language application.
Created an engaging classroom environment using interactive and communicative teaching methods through prepared lesson plans, coursework materials, and homework assignments.
Prepared students for study, work, and travel abroad through goal-oriented instruction by organizing extracurricular activities and real-world language scenarios to support practical language use.
Assessed student performance and maintained accurate attendance and progress records that helped provided academic advising and career-focused English language guidance,
Led English language instruction in conversational, reading, and written English for diverse student groups that demonstrated classroom leadership by managing learning environments and maintaining high engagement.
Balanced instructional, administrative, and mentoring responsibilities through strong organizational and time-management skills – planned, organized, and delivered structured lesson plans and instructional materials
Reason for leaving:
Changing career paths to pursue a better opportunity
Improved working environment, offered better pay and the new company’s mission better matches my values, from my research about this next opportunity, I can see that this position is a better fit for where I want to take my career—specifically, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative websites for clients.