Nationality: New Zealander

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TESL/TEFL qualified

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I have worked at GABA, YMCA, and English Village.  

I'm currently employed at W-ing (18 years), self-employed 5 years (Kauri English School), Daily Call (flexi schedule since 2006).

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Past experiences:

I previously worked in the building industry in warehousing and sales. During my school years I played rugby and cricket. 

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Other pursuits: Writing fiction and poetry, Coaching middle and long distance running.

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Hobbies: Running, walking, writing, eating out, cooking, one to one conversations, learning new things, fishing, camping, listening to music, studying Japanese.

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Comment: To keep improving in value and to live for the joy of serving others.

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Nationality: New Zealander

Tim has been teaching English in Japan for 13 years at W-ing 

 

Hobbies: travelling and socializing with friends and family, watching sports, walking, and relaxing at the countryside.

 

Past experiences: Tim worked in the catering industry. During his school years, he participated in athletics.

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Comment: I enjoy watching the kids grow and challenging them to speak English. It's great getting thank you cards and souvenirs from the students and their families. Japan is my second home.

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High school  : SAITAMA High school

 

Final education : TOYO university

 

Work history: I have  been working at W-ing for 15 years, since graduating  from university

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Past experiences: At junior high school and high school, I was a middle distance track athlete, competing at distances over 800m and 1500m.

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Hobbies: Reading books. I like fantasy and historical fiction.

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Comment: I enjoy helping the children understand English if they couldn't understand the Native teacher's word or gesture.

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Career: Worked at Foreign affiliated company for 8 yrs

       Worked at Patent Firm for 30 yrs

       Japanese teacher for 2 yrs

Qualification:  Japanese Language Teacher Training Course 420hrs

               Teaching license of English at junior high and high school

Lesson style:  Private or in small group (max 10 people)              

Language to use at teaching:  Japanese only, or English and Japanese

Time charge: 1500～3000 yen/hr according to your level and class size

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