Hi, I’m
James Clenton
Language Instructor
New Taipei,NWT
Summary
Accomplished Language Instructor with a proven track record enhancing student engagement through interactive teaching and comprehensive test preparation. Expert in linguistic skills, significantly boosting students' language proficiency. Specializes in fostering student-parent-teacher collaboration and employing innovative lesson planning for academic performance improvement.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cortland English School
English Teacher
2013.10 - 2019.10 (6 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Underwent teacher assessment on a regular basis.
- Conducted telephone tests and recording homework.
- Translated key vocabulary and grammar points to Chinese.
Stanley English School
Language Instructor
2008.10 - 2013.10 (5 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Self Employed
Private Language Tutor
2019.10 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Created relationships with students and their families, scheduling lessons and delivering feedback.
- Prepared students successfully for Cambridge English, TOEIC,TOEFL and GEPT tests by focusing on test-taking strategies along with a self created syllabus and personalized You Tube channel.
- Promoted the value of perseverance in achieving long-term language goals.
- Sourced appropriate material for students and introduced them to relevant AI tools.
- Chose appropriate tests for students to take and explained their relevance and importance.
Joy Language School
Language Instructor
2004.10 - 2008.10 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Continuously expanded personal knowledge of linguistic trends and research.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
Sense Language
Language Instructor
2003.10 - 2004.10 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Sourced and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, allowing for adjustments in instructional approaches as needed.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Education
Staffordshire UniversityStoke On Trent
Bachelor of Arts from Film,Television And Radio Studies
07.2003
Skills
Teaching experience
Interactive Teaching
Speaking Practice
Pedagogical Knowledge
Grammar Instruction
Vocabulary building
Multilingual Skills
Language Immersion
Writing instruction
One-on-one Instruction
Online tutoring
Error Correction
Cultural Awareness
Language games
Pronunciation coaching
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Native fluency
Role-playing Activities
Student Engagement
Interactive Learning
Online Teaching
Teamwork and Collaboration
Lesson Planning
Group tutoring
Homework Assistance
Confidence building
Child Development
Activity-Based Learning
Test Preparation
Written Communication
Encouraging and Motivating Students
Goal Setting
Elementary Education
Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Reading level analysis
Academic Performance Improvement
Timeline
Private Language Tutor
Self Employed
2019.10 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
English Teacher
Cortland English School
2013.10 - 2019.10 (6 education.years_Label)
Language Instructor
Stanley English School
2008.10 - 2013.10 (5 education.years_Label)
Language Instructor
Joy Language School
2004.10 - 2008.10 (4 education.years_Label)
Language Instructor
Sense Language
2003.10 - 2004.10 (1 education.year_Label)
Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Film,Television And Radio Studies