Arden Fatai
Tonga
Summary
Dynamic English and Japanese teacher with a proven track record at Vavau High School, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and cultural immersion. Expert in curriculum development and fostering relationships, I effectively boosted student confidence in language skills while promoting a collaborative learning environment. Committed to continuous professional growth and academic excellence.
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT TEACHER DIPLOMATIC
VAVAU HIGH SCHOOL, NEIAFU MIDDLE SCHOOL, SAINT PETER CHANEL COLLEGE
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Served as an advisor for the school''s Japanese club, promoting cultural understanding outside of the classroom setting.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and continuous improvement of instructional resources.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance over time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that emphasized connections between language and other subjects.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language education and overall pedagogy.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Used [Software] to monitor and record student progress.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for [Type]-language students.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Japanese by providing ample opportunities for oral practice during class sessions.
- Enhanced cultural awareness among students through the incorporation of Japanese history, art, and traditions in lessons.
- Elevated students'' reading and writing skills through targeted literacy instruction and individualized feedback on assignments.
- Promoted active learning by incorporating interactive activities such as role-plays, games, and group projects into lesson plans.
- Able to teach other subjects such as Mathematic and science in grade 7 -9.
Education
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION - ENGLISH AND JAPANESE LANGUAGE
TONGA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
PAHU, TONGATAPU, TONGA12-2018
Skills
- Student motivation strategies
- Lesson planning abilities
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development experience
- Individual instruction
- Effective feedback provision
- Academic performance monitoring
- Hiragana and katakana mastery
- Kanji teaching methods
- Skill assessment
- Pedagogical content knowledge
- Group instruction
- Language learning theories
- Parent-teacher correspondence
- Classroom discussion moderation
- Advanced grammar
- Language assessment techniques
- Collaborative learning techniques
- Japanese culture familiarity
- Student-centered approach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Teacher collaboration
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Relationship building
- Grammar instruction
- Interpersonal skills
- Creative writing
- Interpersonal communication
- Professionalism
- Test and quiz creation
- Educational leadership
- Student motivation
- Professional development
- Time management abilities
- Course planning
- Student assessment
- Cultural awareness
- Event planning
- Reading comprehension
- Language translation
Accomplishments
- I have passed all my External Examinations in High Shool and graduated in 2015.
- I have won the Japanese Language Speech Contest (Open Category) when I was in high school , my last year at high school which was held in Tongatapu 2015. The prize was a scholarship to study in Japan about the language and the culture for only two weeks.
- I was chosen to be the Head Department of the Japanese Language at Vava'u High School.
Certification
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Timeline
ASSISTANT TEACHER DIPLOMATIC
VAVAU HIGH SCHOOL, NEIAFU MIDDLE SCHOOL, SAINT PETER CHANEL COLLEGE
01.2019 - 09.2024
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION - ENGLISH AND JAPANESE LANGUAGE
TONGA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
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