Mark Wright
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Professional language educator with strong track record in fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding. Adept at designing engaging lesson plans, employing varied teaching strategies, and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Highly collaborative, flexible, and dependable, with focus on achieving tangible results in student performance and program objectives. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and multilingual communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Language Teacher Varsity Sports Coach
Bellingham School District
08.2000 - 08.2025
- Built cultural and verbal communication skills by organizing lesson plans focused on Japanese language and culture
- Organized study abroad trips for students to practice their language skills in real-world settings while gaining cultural insights firsthand.
- Developed students' vocabulary of Japanese words and characters using learning and memorization techniques.
- Organized extracurricular activities to educate students about principles of Japanese language.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs and preferences, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Adapted coaching style based on individual learning preferences of athletes for more effective instruction leading better understanding key concepts techniques required optimal performance.
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive attitudes among athletes both on and off the field.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing tailored training programs and providing individualized feedback.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language East Asian Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-1992
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Curriculum development
- Lesson design
- Motivational techniques
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
I have had the privilege of developing and implementing the high school course for study of the Japanese language and culture in my community. My classes have always been full of eager learners I feel due to my ongoing encouragement for each individual. I have taken several groups to Japan to experience the culture and language first hand.
I have been coaching at the high school varsity level since 2002 in multiple sports with particular success with my soccer program. Communicating with athletes to find their strengths and motivation has been my core attribute as evidenced by teams that have not always been the top performers but have had decent records with good team cohesion.
Certification
- Licensed as secondary school teacher in the state of Washington
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
High School Language Teacher Varsity Sports Coach
Bellingham School District
08.2000 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language East Asian Studies
Western Washington University