Hello. My name is James and I'm from London, England.
I am a CELTA qualified English instructor with over 8 years professional teaching experience.
I graduated from University College London (UCL) with a Bachelor of Science (honours) degree in molecular biology. After graduation, I worked for one of the Big Four international professional services firms (EY). My work involved IT audit, risk management, project management and consulting services. I specialised in serving clients in the financial services industry (banking, insurance and asset management).
I have lived in Japan for 4 years, working as an English Teacher. I have taught a wide range of learners, including students, academic researchers, business professionals and entrepreneurs. I have taught corporate training classes at leading multinational companies (including Mitsubishi Group, Sony Corporation and others). I have also taught academic courses at prestigious academic institutions (including the University of Tokyo, Chuo University and many more).
I am a friendly, patient, and professional instructor, so I can teach students of any level. I can help students improve all aspects of their English, however I specialise in the following fields:
• Business English
• Business skills (presentations, meetings, telephone skills etc.)
• TOEFL/IELTS preparation
• Pronunciation & connected speech
• Natural and modern English conversation
I will design a syllabus that matches each student's abilities and needs.
I am a native English speaker, and I am also conversational in French and Japanese.
As for my hobbies, I start every morning with 30 minutes of yoga practice and meditation. I am also interested in graphic and web design.
I am only looking for serious students who want to improve their skills rapidly. No matter what your goal, I can help you to succeed!