Samantha Williams
Eumundi
Summary
Japanese Language Teacher with a high level of experience teaching Japanese language courses to students at primary and secondary levels. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain an interactive learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Japanese Teacher
Peregian Beach College
01.2022 - Current
- Developed the first Japanese curriculum at Peregian Beach College, including; lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success. Prep to Year 7, 2022
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilised various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance the learning experience.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities; Japan Day, Exchange Programs, and Language Speech Contests
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Used Education Perfect to monitor and record student progress.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
Japanese Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success. Year's 4-6.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities, such as Japanese exchange programs, and interschool Speech Contests
Japanese Language Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment: worked as an itinerant Japanese teacher. Maryborough West State School, Mungar State School, Aldridge High School, Brooweena Primary School. Years 4-8
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Japanese Language Teacher
A.B Paterson College
01.2000 - 10.2004
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interest and more extensive study trips to Japan to expand learning for Japanese-language students.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance the learning experience. Years 4-11
- Coordinated a pastoral care class Yr 7-12
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events; coached students for interschool Japanese speech contests and hosted exchange programs with our sister school in Japan.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Japanese Studies
University of Central Queensland
Rockhampton10.2000
Skills
- Providing Feedback
- Evaluations and Assessments
- Individual Instruction
- Activity Organization
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Course Material Preparation
- Program Improvements
- School Programs
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Development and Delivery
Referees
Sue Buck, Japanese Teacher at Aldridge State High School
Ph: 0407 598 851
Email: sbuck48@eq.edu.au
Tanya Jensen, former Principal at Brooweena State School
Ph: 0427 258 019
Timeline
Japanese Teacher
Peregian Beach College
01.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
11.2016 - 12.2021
Japanese Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
01.2013 - 10.2015
Japanese Language Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
01.2009 - 10.2012
Japanese Language Teacher
A.B Paterson College
01.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Education - Japanese Studies
University of Central Queensland
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