Minako Walther
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Culturally adept Foreign Language Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and immersive language teaching methods. Excel at communication, adaptability, and empathy to foster an engaging learning environment that meets diverse student needs.
Experienced in developing and implementing cultural curriculum, specializing in traditional practices like tea ceremony and taiko as well as modern aspects such as anime and J-pop music.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Mountain View High School
Mountain View, California
01.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Attended professional development workshops on teaching methods and curriculum changes.
Teacher
Monta Vista High School
Cupertino, CA
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Student Teacher
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto , CA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
ELD Instructional Assistant
JL Stanford middle school
Palo Alto , CA
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Assisted in the preparation of instructional materials, such as worksheets and flashcards, to support classroom instruction.
- Provided individualized assistance to students who required extra help with their coursework.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University
05-2017
Credential Program - Education
San Francisco State University
05-2005
Associate of Arts - Japanese
Foothill College
01-2002
Educational Abroad Program - German
Bonn University
01-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Doshisha University
03-1992
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group instruction: in person or online
- Japanese Language Proficiency
- Intermediate in German
- Field Trips: Local and Abroad
- Instructional Strategies
- Cultural Awareness
- Japanese Arts Proficiency
- Social Dance Proficiency
Timeline
Teacher
Mountain View High School
01.2007 - Current
Teacher
Monta Vista High School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Student Teacher
Palo Alto High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
ELD Instructional Assistant
JL Stanford middle school
08.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Credential Program - Education
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Japanese
Foothill College
Educational Abroad Program - German
Bonn University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Doshisha University
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