Work History

Writer, Teacher,

Performer

Martin

Leroux

Contact

Address

Manila Philippines

E-mail

adxi80@r.postjobfree.com

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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