Editorial Assistant, English Teacher
Resume:
Work History
Writer, Teacher,
Performer
Martin
Leroux
Contact
Address
Manila Philippines
********@*****.***
Skills
Proficient in graphic design
and photo editing programs
Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Photoshop, and Canva
Proficient in audio design
programs Adobe Audition,
Audacity, Pro Tools, and
GarageBand
Stage and camera acting
Singing (Baritone-Tenor)
Languages
English (Native)
Japanese (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
Tagalog (Beginner)
Diligent writer and passionate English language teacher draws from editorial and performance backgrounds to bring a fresh engagement-focused approach to language learning. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to understand student needs. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Performer / Teacher
World Family English, Seoul
Developed scripts for, as well as directed and
produced stage shows utilizing the Suzuki
method, and incorporating Total Physical
Response (TPR) to create immersive English-
language experiences for young students.
Starred in stage performances, utilizing acting,
music, and activities to create a comfortable
environment for children to absorb and apply
English words, phrases, and concepts.
Increased engagement with children through
online lessons and phone-based lessons as part of
company services, resulting in repeat customers.
Trained both new and experienced performers
and teachers, introducing them to company
curriculum and helping them perform
accordingly.
Designed set backdrops and visual props with
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, enhancing
production quality of shows and holding interest
of students in attendance.
2022-01 -
2023-01
Writer
Freelance, Tokyo
Created strong, engaging articles and copy as a
contributor to various publications and
companies. Clients have included Metropolis
Magazine, ACCJ Journal, Highlighting Japan,
and the Japan External Trade Organization.
Provided high-resolution photographs of subjects,
products, and locations.
Organized material to research tasks and
guidelines.
Conducted interviews in English, Japanese, and
French. Transcribed and translated Japanese
2013-10 -
2022-01
and French interviews into English.
Performer / Teacher
World Family Club, Tokyo
Starred in English-language stage shows built
around a Suzuki method-based curriculum,
utilizing music and enunciated dialogue to
introduce new phrases and words, call-and-
response techniques to encourage application of
new ideas, incorporating Total Physical Response
(TPR) into choreography to convey new
concepts, and interactive games and activities
for more personalized interactions and
encouraged application of acquired English
phrases and words. The shows toured around
Japan, reaching a wide audience of ESL
students, and often resulted in repeat
attendances.
Catered to an average of 150 students per day
while providing concentrated phone-based
lessons, utilizing song and scripts to allow students to apply lesson points they have studied.
Conducted online lessons to an average of 50-70
students per day, utilizing props and TPR to
facilitate learning new phrases and concepts,
and personalized questions and call-and-
response techniques to prompt student
engagement and application.
2016-09 -
2021-12
English Teacher
Freelance, Tokyo
Planned engaging, personalized lessons to a
diverse group of clients: academic English classes for high school students, conversational English
lessons for both beginner and intermediate
student groups, and business English lessons for
corporate professionals and groups.
Led interesting group discussions, debates, and
activities to engage students in lesson material.
Assessed student progress and provided
constructive feedback, including points for
improvement relating to student goals, and
acknowledgement of progress to boost morale.
Conducted online one-on-one classes on Zoom,
utilizing personalized lesson plans and Zoom client 2011-09 -
2021-10
features to provide visual references and aids.
Editor
Metropolis Magazine, Tokyo
Created, edited, and proofread articles to ensure
high-quality content for both print and web.
Managed an editorial team and roster of
contributing writers, planning well in advance to
ensure cohesive content for each issue,
collected before deadlines.
Trained and managed interns and new staff.
Rewrote web-based content and advertorials to
reach maximum SEO optimization to gain wider
online reach.
Conducted interviews in both English and
Japanese, as well as transcribed and translated
interview audio, giving English readers exclusive
access to Japanese content.
Designed graphics and layouts, as well as
enhanced images in accordance to company
and industry guidelines, through Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Collaborating with sales division to create strong marketing campaigns and advertising strategies.
2014-08 -
2016-09
Editorial Assistant
Tokyo Families Magazine, Tokyo
Organized content and wrote articles according
to prescribed editorial style and format
standards.
Provided editing support and assistance in
management of writers to hit target dates for
editorial deadlines.
Proofread text in accordance to company style
guide to ensure proper grammar and spelling,
clarity, continuity, and quality.
Conducted interviews in both English and
Japanese, as well as transcribed and translated
Japanese text into English.
Photographed models, products, and events to
accompany articles and advertorials.
Liaised with designers to ensure visual and text
cohesion.
Delivered final proofs and data to printing
company per issue.
2007-12 -
2013-10
Provided support in administrative duties.
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