Tokyo Area Need an Energetic English Teacher?

by Kelly Goddard

Kelly Goddard
Phone: 080-2621-7606
Email: kelly.go@live.com
(Family Address; will be relocating): Mie Ken, Yokkaichi-shi, Minami Komatsu-cho 2439-4
Nationality: USA ? Marital Status: Single
Japanese ability: Intermediate; Able to function in Japanese environment.
Visa Status: 3 years; ?Child of a Japanese Native?

Objective
A position teaching English where creative abilities to communicate with, motivate & enlighten students effectively are needed.

SUMMARY of SKILLS:
? An energetic commitment to helping young persons become proficient in English
? Optimistic character, integrity & adaptability
? The desire & ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
? Ability to teach various recreational activities
? Ability to communicate & work with a variety of age & skill levels
? Patience & self-control

Experience
Private Children?s Teacher
San Francisco, CA 2009- June 2011
? Instructed children aged 5 to 10 years old in English, math, history & art to improve school performance and build solid study skills.
? Provided personal tutoring and gave closer attention to the needs of a child outside of school environments.
? Recognized & responded to areas a child lacked self-confidence to help raise levels of enjoyment & motivation in a subject.

Children?s Camp Counselor at The Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood, CA 2007-2009
? Demonstrated leadership skills to help children aged 4 to15 years old build their self-esteem & personal development.
? Supervised, assisted instructors, & actively participated in children?s camping experiences.

? Dealt with issues of first aid, bullying, & personal problems.

Assistant at ARC: For People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA 2008- August 2009
? Coordinated social & educational activities for adults with Down syndrome to interact in a safe & fun atmosphere.


Volunteer Work
12 July 2011?18 July 2011 Joined Mie Ken volunteer team in Iwate Ken, Yamada-machi to be of service to the areas affected by the March 11 tsunami and earthquake.
? Read books and played games with children at a nursery school (Hoikuen)
? Removed damaged materials from homes
? Cleaned and retouched damaged photographs
? Furnished permanent living homes (Kasetsu jutaku)

2008-2009 Assistant Director to children?s play: You?re a Good Man Charlie, Brown

2007-2011 Studio City Food Pantry

Education
San Francisco State University ? August 2009- June 2011 ? Field of Study: Photojournalism

Hobbies
? Photographing people and cultures ? Traveling to new lands ? Eating ? Reading ? Snowboarding

Areas of Accomplishment
A unique talent for demonstrating situations and offering innovative solutions in a way that is engaging and enjoyable to students of every kind. Excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with people from other cultures and all ages. Exceptional skills in communication. Experienced in functioning around a fast-paced environment.


References available upon request.