Teaching in both Japan and New York City has provided me with abundant experience in teaching across languages, race, ethnicity and culture. These diverse experiences commingled with the ability to adapt myself in various teaching environments have uniquely positioned/prepared me with a greater degree of emotional and cultural intelligence to be a more effective educator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of instructional technology and testing
Hudson County Community College
02.2022 - 04.2025
Communicating with vendors and publishers to order textbooks and technology related services for the Nursing program.
Proctor course and standardized exams
Organize and distribute test data to instructors
Maintain the Computer Lab (manage software updates, lockdown browsers)
Write annual grants (GFR) and prepare RFP’s for the Nursing Program.
Provide support to all students and faculty/staff with all matters related to instructional technologies.
Teacher/Recruiter
Interac Japan
01.2020 - 01.2022
Initiated Online ALT lessons and engaged ES & MS lessons in Northeast Japan.
Recruited ALT teachers domestically in Japan to be employed by Interac.
Preparation of classroom and course materials for an online ALT based lessons.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Teacher
All Language English Conversation School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Creation and preparation of course materials and design lessons that cover all aspects of the English language to Japanese language students, whether written or verbal.
Preparation of classroom and course materials
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assign homework and exams
Grade students’ assessments
Create individualized plans for students with special requirements/learning disabilities)
Research new teaching methods for teaching English
Create a supportive and positive classroom environment
Maintain records of student attendance and grades
Resolve crises in classroom
Inform parents about student progress
Collaborate with educational staff to provide a positive learning experience to students
Teacher/Lacrosse Coach
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen
01.2010 - 01.2017
Teacher of Global Communication(English) and coaching boys/girls lacrosse programs.
Creation of lesson plans
Conducting activities and lessons based on Japanese to English teaching methodologies.
Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English.
Motivating students and using humor to induce a pleasant learning environment.
Maximizing students’ talk time through oral tests and presentations.
Displaying excellent classroom management.
Keeping accurate records of student performance.
Communicating with Department Heads as needed.
Maintaining standardized guidelines.
Responsible for following the policies and procedures as defined in the employee handbook.
Recruits and enrolls qualified student athletes.
Works with the admissions office and the athletics recruiting coordinator in providing information to any interested prospective student athlete.
Communicates contacts with prospective student athletes
Advises and directs all squad members, captains, team representative and managers.
Schedules and arranges all practices and competitions.
Prepares a schedule that complies with department policy, goals and objectives.
Supervises all assistant coaches.
Organizes and conducts effective training sessions.
Scouts and prepares student athletes for opponents through effective game strategies.
Reviews and upholds all institutional rules, regulations and policies.
Prepares and submits a sport budget for approval as requested by the director.
Administers the sport budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
Coordinates team travel housing and meals for away events.
Submits a travel itinerary for each away contest.
Completes the preseason checklist as described in the coach’s manual.
Completes the annual postseason checklist as described in the coach’s manual.
Communicates and cooperates with the training staff regarding athlete medical clearance, injury prevention, rehabilitation and the status of injured athletes.
Assures that all game and practice uniforms, clothing and equipment are returned to the equipment room within one week of the last contest.
Communicates, cooperates and assists the athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of the sport program.
Coordinates cardio and weight training equipment maintenance
Introductory Japanese Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy
01.2008 - 01.2010
Prepare daily lesson plans
Design lessons to illustrate Japanese History and Culture
Usage of data to differentiate instruction-Integrated English Language Arts
Head Coach Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Distribute and monitor Academic Progress Reports
Conducted A.M./P.M. Study Halls
Oversee growth and development for middle school program