James, 8 May 2007
Japan , Sakura Shi 9°

Résumé of JAMES C. CHANG

Résumé of JAMES C. CHANG

Email: zhaoren@gmail.com
Msn: zhaoren@live.com.au
Resume: http://zhaoren.whereareyou.net/
Blog: http://picasaweb.google.co.jp/zhaoren
Skype: zhaoren5000

Objective:
Seeking a challenging and responsible position in Government, International Business or Education where experience and education can be effectively utilized.

Languages: English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay.

Summary of Qualifications:
Extensive practical experience and education has developed expertise in these key areas:

Organization & planning …. computer operations …. teaching …. organizational management …. records & reports …. public speaking …. scheduling …. negotiations …. personnel management …. Event planning …. writing …. sales …. legal terminology & procedures …. fundraising

Excellent communication skills. Able to interact with all levels or an organization, among various cultures, and the public. Work well under pressure and against deadlines. Take charge of situations and deliver profitable results.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies and Japanese (1999)
Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching English as a second or other Language (TESOL) [2008]

Trinity College London for Trinity ESOL (GESE Examinations) [2008]

Computer Engineering Certificate (2000) with Distinction
Hands on Computer Training Center, Perth, Western Australia
Course emphasized service and repair of desktop computers

Professional Highlights:
ERNEST EXPERT SERVICES, 2F Time's Bldg. 2-1-22 Imaizumi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken, 321-0966 Japan,
(Based in Ujiie Junior High School)
Oct 2009 – Present Sakura Shi, Tochigi, Japan
Consultant/Assistant English Teacher (ALT)

Responsible for assisting English teachers in Junior High Schools in Sakura Shi and when the situation deems necessary to teach as a main English Teacher of English in Elementary Schools. Primary responsibility includes but is not limited to: correct pronunciation skills, phonetics, and grammar as well as the raising of cultural awareness.

Current duties include developing and executing unit syllabi for phonetics and student exchange programs; Creating examination outlines, materials; as well as training presentations. Additional duties include researching and creating educational resources, determining effective evaluation methods and counseling.

Recent project involved training and mentoring learners for their speech competitions. Two of whom have won 1st place in both the 3rd and 2nd year District Categories. The 3rd year went to to finish 3rd in the Prefectural Category.

ERNEST EXPERT SERVICES, 2F Time's Bldg. 2-1-22 Imaizumi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi-ken, 321-0966 Japan,
(Based in Toshiba Medical Systems and Honda Haga Branch)
Oct 2009 – Present Otawara Shi and Haga Shi, Tochigi, Japan
Consultant/Corporate English Teacher

Current role involves training and mentoring of Toshiba Medical Staff. Primary duties include developing course outlines, materials as lesson plans and determining effective evaluation methods for Corporate English classes.

ENGLISH FIRST (EF)
Jan 2007 – Aug 2009 EF English First Kids, 3rd Floor, 15 Wanliu Road (Middle), Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100089
Director of Studies (DoS)

Responsible for the educational planning and scheduling as well as the commercial aspects of the Corporate School Branch of English First in China. Primary responsibility includes management of center and team, administration of staff both academic and sales; and professional development of both sales and academic staff.
Secondary responsibilities include scheduling, planning, coordinating, marketing, assessments, public relations and conducting workshops for continuous professional development programs.

BOHAI UNIVERSITY
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, China, 121013
Visiting Professor of English

Responsible for teaching English, composition, cultural awareness, American and English literature, and history of America and Great Britain to university students. Duties include developing lesson plans, conducting lectures, researching and implementing educational resources, determining effective evaluation methods, counseling students, and reporting to university administration. Primary purpose is to educate students on English and to enlighten students as to Western cultures.
I planned, organized, and implemented weekly “English Corners” and other activities.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH CENTRE Jan 2005 – July 2005 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
English Teacher

Part-time English teaching for teenage children as well as adults. Duties include developing lesson plans, conducting classes, researching and implementing educational resources, determining effective evaluation methods and reporting to management to report on the student’s progress. Primary purpose is to educate children to perform better in their English Classes at school and to enlighten the adults in the proper usage of the English Language in everyday life.

I promoted the use of English outside the classroom and planned “Get-togethers” with students as well as other activities.

HANNON Developments & Constructions SDN BHD Jan 2005 – July 2005 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Personal Assistant
Part time position with various administrative duties, including assisting the Managing Director, writing letters and minutes from meetings of shareholders, coordinating meeting venues and scheduling of consequent meetings and legal research for the in-house Legal Consultant.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 2001 – 2002 Perth, Western Australia
Administrative Officer
Temporary position with various administrative duties, including writing and delivering speeches for AI seminars, researching and writing articles for the AI newsletter and magazine, coordinating special events, fundraising. Organized rosters of volunteers; supervised collection activities; coordinated security as necessary.

JOONDALUP COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 2001 – 2002 Perth, Western Australia
Facilitator
Coordinated and assisted activities for group programs. Duties included providing mentoring services, planning group activities, and providing administrative assistance to the childcare center.

Other Experience:
Bull creek Primary School Perth, Western Australia (2002)
Temporary position as a Computer Teacher. Duties included delivering computer training programs through an established curriculum, providing technical support, and assisting other teachers. Successfully developed and implemented innovative entertaining teaching method, which improved hand-eye coordination skills, critical thinking, and math and language skills of students.

Fighting Arts International Perth, Western Australia (2002)
Temporary position as a Martial Arts Instructor. Set up training programs, organized advertising, instructed groups and individuals, and ensured safety of participants.

Other Part-time positions included serving as a Japanese/English Tutor, Assistant Computer Technician, Telephone Interviewer, Poll Clerk, and various positions in the food service industry.

Other Info: Single. Actively enjoys swimming, the gym, indoor and outdoor gaming, snooker, music, current affairs, martial arts, reading, traveling, cooking and photography. Willing to travel and relocate.

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