Chessamika Jane Gatdula Email & Phone Number

Fukuyama, Japan

English Teaching1. Organized and implemented lesson plans for over 3,000 students.2. Improved English Language Proficiency of both elementary and junior high school students by providing instruction as a near-native speaker and developing curriculum for language lessons.3. Developed and implemented curriculum and teaching materials in cooperation with the Japanese Teachers of English (JTE).4. Designed and implemented instructional games and visual aides for the English classes in both elementary and junior high schools.5. Exhibited extreme adaptability and flexibility with teaching over thousands of students in the duration of the JET Program, while working with people from various countries such as Jamaica, Ireland, USA, Trinidad and Tobago, etc.Conferences and Workshops1. Co-presented various topics during the annual prefectural orientation and skills development conference focusing on professional development, tips on studying and improving Japanese, classroom behavior and management, effective classroom activities for ES and JHS, and empathizing with students.Others1. Interpreted for various schools in connection with the schools’ application for UNESCO; assisted the Fukuyama City of Board of Education in translation of some materials to English.2. Served as a ‘cultural ambassador’ of involving making presentations on different Philippine culture to Japanese students.

Anabu Ii-D, Imus, Cavite, Philippines

English Teaching:1. Created lesson plans, learning curriculum, and visual aids to help the students understand better the English language.2. Assessed individual’s capabilities in the four macro areas of communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.3. Provided independent classroom instruction to students struggling in English.School Publication Adviser:1. Served as the adviser of the student publication for two years.2. Made sure that all articles published in the newspaper are accurate and error-free.3. Collaborated with students on how to better their writing styles for the newspaper.4. Functioned as the teacher trainer for various journalism contests outside the campus.