Robert C. Dykes Email & Phone Number

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

I do many proofreading and copyediting jobs for NPO organizations, but I am also open to paid proofreading and copyediting. I want to work on your academic paper, blog, or news article. I don't mind working outside of the TESOL and applied linguistics fields for academic work. I am comfortable with the hard sciences and various engineering fields. Successfully published papers:Ohashi, R., Akashi, Y., & Uchida, T. (2019). Comparisons between off-axis detection and on-axis recognition to implement mesopic photometry in roadway lighting standards. Lighting Research & Technology. DOI: 10.1177/1477153519877496A Gremlin in the Works 2nd edition, copyeditor, "listed under special thanks"

Echizen, Fukui, Japan

Fukui, Japan

● Co-Lead a unique (PBL) project based science oriented English language learning class that mixes authentic content, science experiments, and language learning. This school is the only Japanese national university authorized for such special curriculum ● Lead task-based learning classes focusing on grammar (freshman classes), reading skills (sophomore classes), and English presentation skills (freshman and sophomore classes)● Supplemental instruction for TOEIC test preparation● Conduct English course intake interviews based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)● Construct, administer, assess, and constantly refine tests, activities, worksheets, homework and various assignments to evaluate student progress in addition to assisting in textbook assessment and selection● Collaborate with teachers and department heads to meet yearly educational goals, department-wide curriculum standards, and extracurricular activities

Fukui, Japan

● Design, implement, monitor, and assess communicative based English classrooms consistent with a Task Based Learning (TBL) approach that maintains a focus of the four essential language skills● Responsible for an average of 12 classes (about 250 students) per semester totaling 20 teaching hours a week● Construct, administer, assess, and constantly refine tests, activities, worksheets, homework and various assignments to evaluate student progress● Administer, oversee, and evaluate CALL (Computer Assisted Language learning) lessons● Assist in textbook assessment and selection● Create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment● Emphasize critical thinking through pair work or small group activities● Collaborate with teachers and department heads to meet yearly educational goals, department wide curriculum standards, and extracurricular activities● Give one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group● Successfully improve student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises● Organize participation notes, grade and attendance records to increase reference speed● Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students

Leicester, United Kingdom

MA with merits in Applied Linguistics and TESOLInterests include learner motivation, L2 identity, and imagined communities.

Fukui, Japan

● Organize, develop, and implement daily lessons for class while promoting a better English educational experience in as many as 20 classes per week● Improve English language proficiency of Japanese students by providing instruction as a native speaker of English ● Provide independent classroom instruction, evaluate teaching materials and students’ speaking, reading, writing and listening abilities, as well as monitor students’ aptitude ensuring the progress of each student● Continually overcome linguistic and cultural barriers, exhibit extreme flexibility and adaptability to be an effective and productive member of the teaching staff at over 10 different Japanese public schools while working with over dozens of different teachers and thousands of students of all abilities and ages● Teach and encourage internationalization, including, but not limited to, interest in American and other foreign cultures● Responsible for a high school English language club for after-school tutoring, English games, and conversation practice (Aug 2007 to Aug 2009)

Auburn Universtiy, Auburn Alabama

●Develop class materials per teacher's suggestions and/or directions●Administer English placement exams ●Manage and consult with ESL students during excursions●Assist ESL students with homework, assignments, and English conversation●Assist teachers with daily activities and classes

Auburn, Alabama Area

(Mass Communication Internship)●Edit all video projects for school of pharmacy ●Produce media for pharmacy school's web site ●Run camera and other necessary equipment for videos●Produce and author DVDs for off campus affiliations

Auburn, Alabama Area

●Installed and maintained audio, video, networking, video conference, and computer equipment●Proofread and edited technical documents for distribution to staff and faculty

Auburn, Alabama Area

● Ran my own specialty show. I selected and played music live on the air and ran any equipment necessary to play music, PSAs, or promos●Reviewed music for my show and the station's collection for suitability and substance ●Started and ran a weekly two-hour live talk show for approximately 6 months●Responsible for advertising for WEGL and finding sponsors●Assistant Music Director (July 2003 – Jan 2006)●As assistant music director, I reviewed a given set of new music and reported a top ten list to the accredited magazine CMJ, along with other minor additions to my responsibilities at the station

Greater New Orleans Area

(Electrical Engineering Internship)●Researched and designed a lighting system for an offsite office ●Reviewed and examined past and present engineering projects●Visited and examined over a dozen lock and levee systems over the southern half of Louisiana and New Orleans

Auburn, Alabama Area

●Wrote weekly articles

Auburn, Alabama Area

●Operated the camera and reported for stories●Assisted in the production of shows, operation of the soundboard and equipment along with the video editing machines

Birmingham, Alabama Area

● General animal care: walking and feeding the animals while maintaining a clean environment. ● Assist with basic tasks in both general exam rooms and surgery on a regular basis● Develop x-rays● General maintenance and grounds keeping (1997 to 1999) - part time after school and weekends. (1999 to early 2000) - full time in a work release program in High School(2000 to 2002) part time during holidays and universtyy breaks

Master'S Degree, Applied Linguistics And Tesol

Education record

Ba, Mass Communication And English

Activities and Societies: Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2003 -2005) (IEEE), Member of the Auburn Film.