Experience

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  Barisons music school

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2003

  Music teacher/performer

  Taught private brass lessons to individuals and groups.Coached various ensembles for concert or contest performances.Arranged/simplified existing music to be played by younger/elementary students.Accompanied groups on tour, supervised and counselled individuals before during and after these events.

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  South norwood cets

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2003

  Centre trainee english teacher

  I undertook this CELTA course in preparation for coming to Japan. I prepared and taught classes to groups of asylum seekers and refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, Congo, etc. The groups were of sizes up to about 16 at any one time and ranging from Beginner to upper intermediate levels.Designed lessons as instructed by the course director and in liaison with regular instructors ensuring instruction slotted into the already planned curriculum.Learned to utilize a variety of "realia" and teaching tools to enhance the value of lessons and the learning Show less

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  Nova

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2007

  English teacher

  Taught English to students of all levels and ages, from conversational to business classes. Adjusted lesson plans, content and aims to suit student interests and abilities, and maintained up to date files on their progress with recommendations for future study.Also undertook training of new teachers through observation and feedback.

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  Tnt world wide

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

  Consultant/client relations

  Consultant/client services representative for TNT World Wide. I maintain relationships with current clients and undertake business development, expanding opportunities for our pool of readily available candidates.Currently, focusing more on the recruitment consulting side of things and always welcome the opportunity to meet professionals of high standing in their field to discuss the next step in their careers.We work to provide top professionals for a variety of positions within our client companies who are at the top of the FORTUNE 500 list, firms in the fields of Insurance, Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Investment Finance.If you are looking to expand your career in any of these industries feel free to call me at +8142-974-7731. If you prefer please feel free to email me at [email protected] Show less

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  Self - employed

  Jan 2009 - now

  Freelance business english instructor

  Business and English instruction to range of corporate clients and educational institutions. Clients include: Aozora Bank Temple University Waseda Foreign Language College S.E.G.Cambridge certified BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) examiner; examining candidates at international corporations throughout Tokyo to assist client companies with decisions regarding personnel placement.

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  Temple university japan

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2014

  Business english instructor

  Conduct business English seminars for groups of up to 120 attendees, focussing on networking and relationship building.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2010 - now

  Freelance business business english teacher

  Design and deliver corporate communications training focussing on greater cultural awareness and effective communication strategies. Clients Include: Apple Japan; Welocalize Japan; TOIN; iCubes; Sun Frontier Real EstateBusiness English instruction for pre and post MBA students, encompassing career planning and consultation in tandem with partner companies.Deliver resume, and interview seminars for Japanese English speakers in Tokyo.As a DDI/MSC certified facilitator, deliver Leadership Communication coaching and development seminars to clients in Japan. Show less

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  Serendipity flower and wedding

  Apr 2017 - now

  Photographer

  Half of a husband and wife planning team for weddings, elopements and vow renewals for inbound visitors to Tokyo and Japan in General. Primarily work in the following locations - Tokyo - Kyoto - Nara - Nagano - Kamakura - YamanashiFeel free to contact us with your ideas and we will be happy to talk: https://www.elopeinjapan.com