Hello! My name is Jonathan. I am a graduate of the University of Georgia located in the United States where I received a bachelors degree in history. In August 2014 I received my CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) from Teacing House a subsidiary of Cambridge University. I have worked as an English teacher in the United States, South America and most recently in Japan and I have extensive experience working with elementary, junior high and high school as well as adult learners.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2015-Present
Interac America
Sapporo, Japan
ALT
Help junior high-students better communicate through fun and engaging language activities in a positive and friendly environment.
Enthusiastically teaching lessons with level-appropriate teaching techniques and language that serves to motivate and guide students
Involvement in ongoing training sessions and meetings, and developing a relationship with your branch.
May 2012- Dec 2012
English Open Doors
Chillán Viejo, Chile
ESL Teacher
Worked with a Chilean co-teacher to create effective lessons plans
Prepared English presentations, taught students from 5th to 11th grade, utilized classroom management, extreme flexibility, and efficient time management
Organized two after-school workshops a week aimed at advancing English conversational skills
July 2012
E.O.D. English Camp,
Valpariso, Chile
ESL Teacher
Designed English workshops for young professionals to improve English oral and written skills at the university level