Eric Takamine
Whittier
Summary
Results-driven educator with extensive experience in higher education, delivering engaging and impactful instruction to diverse student groups. Known for fostering collaborative and dynamic learning environment. Reliable team player with focus on adapting to evolving educational needs and achieving academic goals. Proficient in curriculum design and student evaluation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct English Professor
El Camino College
Torrance, California
01.2026 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Taught courses in academic writing, creative writing and literature.
English as Second Language Adjunct Instructor
Compton College
Compton, California
02.2025 - Current
- Teach Primary & Secondary ESL Courses
- ESL courses for Child Care Workers’ Certification
English as Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California
02.2008 - Current
- Teach various levels of ESL courses
- Conduct Test and evaluate students for course placement
English as Second Language Instructor
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California
10.2024 - 12.2025
- School of Continuing Education
- Part time Pool of Instructors
- Prepare students for TESOL placement test
English as Second Language Substitute Instructor
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Implement lessons plans provided by absentee ESL instructors.
- Work with international students
English as Second Language Instructor
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, California
02.2005 - 05.2008
- Part-time ESL Instructor pool
Substitute Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Coast Christian School
Redondo Beach, California
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Taught grades 3rd to 8th
English Literature & ESL Teacher
John Muir Middle School
Los Angeles, California
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Taught grades 6th to 8th
English as Second Language Instructor
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California
01.1992 - 12.1997
- School of Intensive English
- Taught beginning to advanced levels of ESL courses
Secondary Level Substitute
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, California
01.1988 - 06.1988
- Administered lesson plans for High & Middle School classes
- Part time
Education
Doctorate of Education - Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California08-1991
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages English (TESOL)
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California01-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Media (Radio/Television/Film) Production
California State University Northridge
Northridge, California08-1983
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Online teaching
- Academic advising
- Student engagement
- Course planning
Affiliations
California Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Association (CA TESOL). Member since 2005.
Certification
- SELF-PACED ONLINE CANVAS EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (SPOCK), EL CAMINO COLLEGE, 2021
- DISTANCE LEARNING CERTIFICATION, etudes.org (Gateway.org), EL CAMINO COLLEGE, 2011
- PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST CERTIFICATE, Musicians Institute, Hollywood, California, 2001
- Third Degree Black Belt Shorin Ryu Matsubayashi Karate, 2008
- Phase One Instructor, Progressive Fighting Systems (Mixed Martial Arts), 2005
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Adjunct English Professor
El Camino College
01.2026 - Current
English as Second Language Adjunct Instructor
Compton College
02.2025 - Current
English as Second Language Instructor
University of California Irvine
10.2024 - 12.2025
English as Second Language Substitute Instructor
University of Southern California
09.2023 - 08.2025
English as Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor
Long Beach City College
02.2008 - Current
Substitute Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Coast Christian School
03.2006 - 06.2006
English as Second Language Instructor
Los Angeles Southwest College
02.2005 - 05.2008
English Literature & ESL Teacher
John Muir Middle School
09.1998 - 06.1999
English as Second Language Instructor
Azusa Pacific University
01.1992 - 12.1997
Secondary Level Substitute
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.1988 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Arts - English
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages English (TESOL)
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Media (Radio/Television/Film) Production
California State University Northridge
Doctorate of Education - Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Azusa Pacific University
Student Award
EOP