NOVA Co.
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

English Conversation Instructor
2012 - 2015
Responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in conversational, written, and reading English to learners of varying proficiency levels. Designed and prepared classroom lessons, coursework materials, homework assignments, and instructional handouts tailored to student goals. Evaluated student performance through classwork and assignments, maintained accurate attendance and progress records, and provided individualized feedback and academic guidance. Actively advised students on overcoming career and professional challenges related to English usage. Fostered a dynamic and supportive learning environment through strong classroom management, interactive teaching methods, and the organization of extracurricular activities. Developed real-life scenarios and practical language targets to prepare students for studying, working, or traveling abroad.
Along with class management and creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere, I would arrange several extra curricular activities and set real-life scenarios and targets for students to prepare them for study/work or travel abroad.
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.