Experience Summary
I have been teaching ESL/EFL for the last six years, both in Japan and the US. The types of EFL students I have taught range from true-beginner to near native level speakers; ages ranged from toddler to senior. I have been teaching English Composition for the last year and a half. I have worked as a graphic designer for the last five years. I have pursued my artistic career in oil paining since 2001.
Teaching Style
I tend to go with the constructive mode of teaching. I expect the best from each individual learner, as from what their ability level can manage. I am very flexible in the way I teach, if something does not work, then I can change my approach and level of instruction to meet the needs of the student.
My Hobbies
Many hobbies including; outdoor sports, camping, hiking, etc; arts including drawing, painting, photography, graphic arts, etc.
| Drawing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My skills in this area come from a combination of being self taught and the completion of college level courses. I can work with a variety of media: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, etc. |
| English ESOL |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught in this area for the last six years. I taught in Japan and in the US for that length of time. |
| Grammar |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught ESL/EFL for over six years. From this, I have become intimate with English grammar. |
| Graphic Design |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have been doing graphic print design for the last five years. |
| Japanese |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I can help with beginning to low-intermediate learners of Japanese. I can help with pronunciation, basic vocabulary, grammar, and low-level kanji. Most of my experiences come from living in Japan over the past 5 years. |
| Painting |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I focus on oil painting. I learned these skills through college level courses and over 10 years of experience and practice. |