Jason Broc Sewell
Chesapeake
Summary
Accomplished ESL educator with over 13 years of experience, specializing in creative student engagement, adapting course materials to meet established standards and addressing individual academic capabilities. Excels in fostering cross-cultural understanding and enhancing language acquisition through innovative and inclusive teaching strategies. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives and adapting to new teaching environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head English Teacher
Donghae Public Schools
03.2021 - 03.2024
- In charge of all instruction aspects for students aged 6 to 15, including testing, assessment, language proficiency, planning and curriculum.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Coordinated bi-yearly 'English Camps' celebrating cross-cultural awareness, fun and active English learning, and fostering inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
- Created individualized learning plans tailored to each student's unique needs, ensuring targeted approach to language acquisition and skill development.
Online English Instructor
Hujiang English
05.2018 - 02.2021
- One-on-one adult English instruction ranging from Basic to Business English, excelling in creative comprehension solutions and real-time feedback and assessment.
- Tasked in extensive evaluation, test prep, instant error correction, verbal and written feedback, and effective solutions to common SLL errors.
- Consistently rated top teacher on the entire Hujiang platform, garnering a 99% satisfaction rate from hundreds of students.
- Conducted several workshops on how to improve performance, positively correct student errors, and effectively engage learners.
- Managed online classroom environments effectively, ensuring a positive learning experience for all students.
Head English Teacher
Stella International Preschool
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for full English immersion of young ESL learners ages 3 to 5.
- Managed all parts of classroom, including curriculum, lessons planning, classroom management, and events.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional needs and created daily feedback reports to optimize growth and progress.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Through complete and positive English immersion, helped students achieved near-native proficiency
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme - Katsuura Board of Education
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for entire town's English instruction, including local elementary, junior high, and adults.
- Performed lesson planning, curriculum design, daily instruction, and test administration.
- Immersed students in grassroots learning by devising hands-on activities and cross-cultural promotion.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to engage students of varying abilities simultaneously.
- Participated in professional development opportunities including workshops on teaching methodologies and conferences on second language acquisition research to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seiko Bilingual School
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Responsible for daily lesson planning, crafts, management, events, and curriculum.
- Enhanced communication skills by implementing daily group activities and fostering collaborative learning.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Pioneered full English immersion of elementary-level students, increasing attendance by 15%.
- Students achieved upper-Elementary level English competence.
Education
Masters Certification - TESOL
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA2010
Skills
- Over 13 Years of Focused ESL Instruction
- Curriculum Development/Testing and Grading
- Learning Style Assessment
- Creative Student Engagement
- Language Level Evaluation
- Effective Classroom Management
- Cross-Cultural Understanding and Adaptation
- Group and Individual Experience
- Performance Tracking/Feedback Delivery
- Fluent in Japanese
Accomplishments
- Provided outreach and resources, planned local and nation-wide events, and acted as the representative body for JET participants.
- Worked to provide emotional, structural, and social support to foreigners living abroad.
- Fund-raised, planned events, and managed volunteers and donations for 7 child welfare centers through Shikoku, Japan.
- Planned and administered activities and instruction to cultivate bonds and long-lasting ties with disadvantaged youth.
- Adapted popular Rnglish musicals/media for Japanese audiences.
- Strove to improve English outreach, community involvement, and cultural exchange.
- Helped the "Tokushima AJET Musical" become the longest-running foreign-led volunteer program in Japan.
AJET Executive Officer
Children's Home Coordinator
Producer/Writer/Actor
Timeline
Head English Teacher
Donghae Public Schools
03.2021 - 03.2024
Online English Instructor
Hujiang English
05.2018 - 02.2021
Head English Teacher
Stella International Preschool
11.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme - Katsuura Board of Education
07.2013 - 07.2016
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seiko Bilingual School
11.2011 - 07.2013
Masters Certification - TESOL
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oklahoma State University
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