Robert Kellas Email & Phone Number

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

The Hasso Plattner School Of Design Thinking At The University Of Cape Town

The Hasso Plattner School Of Design Thinking At The University Of Cape Town

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Participated in several rounds of a project to rate CEFR descriptors for the new Academic ​and General ​Syllabi.

Tokyo, Japan

[World Language Center]Planned and implemented four courses, including Business English and EAP classes. Cultivated note taking and improved academic writing skills. Developed test-taking tactics and provided guided practice for the TOIEC test.

Tokyo, Japan

[Center for English Language Education in Science and Engineering]Coordinated a project-based course to Engineering students, using cooperative learning strategies and scaffolding material, so as to help students conduct, write and present small research projects in English.

Tokyo, Japan

Interviewed test candidates to assess English oral proficiency, in terms of four band descriptors: fluency, lexical resources, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation.Certified as a speaking examiner January 2013.

Tokyo, Japan

[Center for English Discussion Class]Facilitated topic-based English discussion classes to small groups of students. Developed supplementary materials and student-centered lesson plans. Provided feedback that raises awareness and promotes autonomous learning. Conducted research related to formative feedback strategies and fluency. Lead faculty development sessions on teaching strategies and on fluency.

Kumamoto, Japan

Taught academic writing; integrated vocabulary and grammar into course content; and provided weekly written feedback on writing assignments and writing portfolios

Kumamoto, Japan

Designed and implemented course content for Oral Communication, Presentation, and TOFEL classes; facilitated learning opportunities; provided individual feedback; developed critical thinking skills; and conducted assessments.

Kumamoto, Japan

Taught students of various levels in group and private lessons; integrated the four-language skills into structured 50 minute lessons; and, provided supplementary material to drill language skills.

Kumamoto, Japan

Created and coordinated lesson plans; designed and evaluated written term-end examinations; and lead the English Club.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), (Strategy, Operations And Entrepreneurship)

Dissertation titled: "Lean in the Hospitality Industry: Implementing lean thinking tools at the Vineyard Bakery." (A Teaching Case)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Exchange, (Strategy And Innovation)

MBA International Exchange Programme

Master Of Arts (Ma), English Literature

Activities and Societies: Wits Exploration and Expedition Society - Secretary (2003)Dissertation titled: "The Emergence of the Subject.

Ba Hons., English Literature

Activities and Societies: Wits Exploration and Expedition Society - Committee MemberReceived the University Postgraduate Merit Award – 2002