Stephen Haverfield

Stephen Haverfield

English Language Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Special Program Coordinator at The Japan-America Society of Georgia

  • Education

    • Oglethorpe University

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      Bachelor of Arts (BA) International/Global Studies Magna cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Delta, International Club Honors in International Studies, Minor in Japanese Culture, Dean’s List all semesters, semester abroad at Seigakuin University, Saitama, Japan

    • Georgia Perimeter College

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      Associate of Arts (AA) Psychology 3.94 cumulative

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Asia Society, Drama Club, Honors Student Association Honor’s program certificate of completion, Dean’s List all Full-time Semesters, Regents Award for Outstanding Scholarship 1998-1999, Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 1998-1999, National Dean’s List 1997-1998

  • Experience

    • Arai Oxford School

      Sept 2005 - Mar 2007
      English Language Teacher

      Eikaiwa and Juku school

    • 株式会社アルファブライト (Alpha Bright, Co., Ltd.)

      Apr 2007 - Feb 2010
      Research and Development for English Department

      Began as Head Foreign Teacher for Mega Franchise, promoted to R&D (educational program and event development). While my official title at Alpha Bright was Head of R&D for the English Department, I was actually doing a job best described as a combination of Educational Director for Franchise Schools and Project Manager: adapted Mega Blue Bird franchise material to appeal to a broader age range of students, developed original curricula for students outside of the Mega age-range, wrote original material for classes, annual speeches and plays; made daily reports (in Japanese), planned value-added programs for students (annual trips, Holiday parties, and English Day [an event I developed to work taking orders at a local restaurants McDonalds and Baskin 31 that offered coupons for students high school age and lower who could order in English in order to practice English in a real-world situation], and summer English camps).• Exceeded all projected enrollment goals, awarded School Certificates of Accomplishment 2008 and 2009, and Personal Certificate of Accomplishment in 2009 for a speech delivered• Wrote new foreign employee full time contract (English version), and worked with superiors to deal with employee relations and performance issues• Preformed Japanese clerical duties (informed consent, daily reports, daily financial reports)• Wrote and implemented vision statement, interviewed and trained staff, provided feedback in regular meetings; regularly allocated tasks to others, and lead team projects, • Wrote and delivered speech on leadership at local school levels in Japanese for annual seminar, wrote plays to showcase student abilities for annual seminar Show less

    • U.S. Census Bureau

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
      Census Crew Leader

      • Enumerator crew training: trained enumerators and lead role-playing exercises to help the census workers learn how to gain the cooperation of respondents• Employee field evaluations: evaluated and gave feedback about employee performance in the field• Lead daily meetings: performed clerical duties, discussed progress on the enumerators' work, met with field operations supervisor, reviewed work, and set goals and deadlines for completing tasks• Dealt with employee issues: provided retraining where needed and dealt with employee performance issues• Temporary position Show less

    • Self employed

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
      Private Tutor

      English / reading tutor

    • The Japan-America Society of Georgia

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
      Special Program Coordinator

      • Scheduled, coordinated, and managed various activities for the JASG/Obirin Sports Business Program before, during, and after the duration of the program• Temporary Position

    • The Japan-America Society of Georgia

      Jul 2015 - now
      Special Program Coordinator

      • Plan and execute 2016 Japan-America Grassroots Summit organization, activities, and collaboration• Schedule, coordinate, and manage various activities for the JASG/Obirin Sports Business and Business English Programs before, during, and after the duration of the programs• Schedule and coordinate various planning activities for the 2016 Japan Atlanta Grassroots Summit• Help manage program planning, committee development, and community outreach efforts

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TESOL Certification

      American TESOL Institute
      Jul 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • YP member and Acting YP Leadership

      Issued by Japan America Society of Georgia Young Professionals on Jan 2011
      Japan America Society of Georgia Young ProfessionalsAssociated with Stephen Haverfield
    • Center Set Up and Food Preperation

      Issued by Nagaoka Meitoku HS Evacuation Center on Jan 2004
      Nagaoka Meitoku HS Evacuation CenterAssociated with Stephen Haverfield
    • ESL Instructor

      Issued by Sandy Springs International Learning Center on Jan 2001
      Sandy Springs International Learning CenterAssociated with Stephen Haverfield
    • Volunteer

      Issued by International Rescue Committee on Jan 2000
      International Rescue CommitteeAssociated with Stephen Haverfield