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Guiding students in their English learning through one-on-one lessons, of varied type and focus.Coaching students and encouraging them to become confident in the use of their second language.Assisting students in understanding grammatical concepts and the nuance of the differences between words in the English and Japanese languages.

Pickering, On

Creating lesson and unit plans using backwards design to ensure that students are prepared with the necessary skillsDifferentiating implementation of lesson plans based on interests and needs of studentsGamifying learning and effectively using technology where possible to increase classroom engagement

Guiding students in their English learning through one-on-one, individualized lessons.Coaching students and encouraging them to become confident in the use of their second language.Assisting students in understanding grammatical concepts and the nuance of the differences between words in the English and Japanese language.

Markham, On

Creating lesson and unit plans based on the individual and group needs for each gradeImplementing upgraded curriculum with a focus on grammar and vocabulary acquisitionUsing a CEFR-based approach allowing students to acquire useful communication skills

Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Assisting Japanese teachers of English to deliver lessons in the classroom, as well as creating and delivering lessons at 11 different schools ranging from kindergarten to high school level.Working together with teachers to engage students and make engaging and effective lesson plans.Coaching and assisting students with preparations for annual English speech contest.Preparing students to be able to confidently use English in real-life scenarios.Translating promotional and informational materials from Japanese to English for Izumi City's Tourism Department.Interpreting for foreign guests to Izumi City, particularly those visiting Izumi's crane observation centre.

Whitby, Canada

Achieving personal sales and complete solution objectives by using the Solve-CARE approach.Maintaining excellent product knowledge and providing customers with the right recommendation to meet their needs.Responsible for delivering the excellent level of customer service synonymous with the Best Buy brand.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Leading internal branch initiative to increase VISA sales for third quarter.Professionally and effectively identifying client needs and solutions during Customer Care Calls.Contacted customers affected by account change and suggested option that would better fit needs.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Editing articles and designing the layout for the Coast Guard's national internal newsletter, Echo.Preparing speeches for the Commissioner.Organizing, leading and performing organization-wide consultations to update the Graphic Standards Manual.Re-designing the layout of the Echo intranet site to be more user-friendly and use Web best practices.

Gatineau, Canada Area

Wrote and edited articles for corporate internal newsletter.Coordinated, animated and edited weekly plasma screen presentationsResponded to enquiries and comments sent by employees to intranet Contact Us in both official languages (English and French).Evaluated and produced a detailed report on the performance of the online and print editions of the corporate internal newsletter.Researched and developed a proposal sent to senior management on the implementation of digital signage to display corporate internal messages.Worked in a fully bilingual environment.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Aided in the creation of the Web Page Archiving Policy and Strategy documents.Performed quality verification checks on various web pages, both internal and external.Coordinated updating of web content.Engaged with co-workers in both English and French.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Assisted in the development of a more user-centric website design.Used key performance indicators to help determine website effectiveness.Analyzed implementation of international Web 2.0 strategies to help determine best strategy for AAFC.Researched and attended presentations on social media best practices.Evaluated performance of website search utility.Attended Minister Blackburn's press conference regarding the Young and Beginning Farmers initiative.Acquired knowledge regarding CLF 2.0.Engaged with co-workers in both English and French.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Acquired aptitudes in time and priority management by prioritizing store tasks while serving customers in one of the top three busiest Subways in Canada.Developed effective leadership skills through effective direction of workers.Given additional responsibility of closing store after two months.

Scarborough, On

Collaborated in the creation and conception of new website and online catalogue.Learned about some of the intricacies of creating an online catalogue.Debugged and helped maintain new website.Prioritized tasks to allow for faster execution.

Rosseau, On

Keeping records of campers' trust accounts up to date.Balancing and keeping accurate records of cash kept in safe.Handling any concerns from campers or parents regarding trust accounts.

Additional Qualification (Aq, Special Education, Part 1

Additional Basic Qualification (Abq), Intermediate Math

Additional Qualification (Aq), French As A Second Language Part 1

Bachelor’S Degree, Education, Primary And Junior

Furthering my education and skills through study of theory and methods behind teaching. Working at various schools to increase my.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Business Administration (Specialization In Marketing)

Activities and Societies: University of Ottawa's Admission Scholarship, Immersion Study Scholarship, French Immersion StreamAdditional.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: French Immersion Programme, Honour Roll, Yearbook Team, Magazine Club

Rotary Youth Exchange Student

Activities and Societies: International Exchange Student; First Place, Japanese Speech Contest; Intramural Tennis, SoccerLocated.