ESL Educator with 10+ Years of Experience

Molliey Ameno-Gill

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Core Qualifications

o9+ years experience teaching (grades k-16)

oMichigan Teaching Licensure (PreK-12 ESL; PreK-12 Japanese)

oEvaluated, re-designed, and developed curriculum & assessments for HS Japanese and University EFL

oJapanese Language: JLPT N2

oImplementation of MS Teams, Zoom, & Google classroom in hybrid, in-person, and remote classes

oParticipation in stand-alone and team-based research, using data analysis tools and software

Professional Experience

Sand Creek Community Schools, Sand Creek, MI — Japanese Teacher Aug. 2022– present

Established Japanese program; designed and implemented Japanese language curriculum; developed level/age appropriate materials used for communicative classroom; planned & executed Japan trip

Northwest State Community College, Archbold, OH — English Adjunct Aug. 2022– Dec 2022

Analyzed and evaluated untraditional students’ writing as a Comp. I/II adjunct; lectured and lead classroom discussions on parts of writing and the development of academic writing

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH — English Lecturer Summer 2022

Lead advanced speaking/listening ESL classrooms, preparing students for undergraduate admission

Hokuriku University, Kanazawa, JP — English Lecturer Sept. 2019 – Mar. 2022

Coordinated native English team in designing lesson plans and curriculums; taught university (1st-4th year) English speaking, listening, writing, reading, communication, and pronunciation. Member of the curriculum planning committee, where we planned and implemented language classes using the CEFR framework

The University of Findlay, OH — English Instructor Jan. 2019 – May 2019

Designed lesson plans and instructed international students in Basic communication.

The University of Findlay, OH — Student Director of ELL Writing Center Aug. 2017 – May 2019

Managed and trained 6-12 member teams on L2/SLA pedagogy while providing ELL students with cultural and language support; assistance with tutoring services in writing, grammar, and pronunciation.

KEPCO KPS, South Korea — English Instructor Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2017

Designed and coordinated 6-20 student classes of adult English learners on OpiC and TOEIC speaking strategies and skills.

GnB Academy, South Korea — English Instructor July 2015 – July 2016

Using predetermined curriculum and language objectives, taught 15 member elementary and middle school students.

Berlitz, Okayama, JP — English Instructor Jan. 2015 – July 2015

Collaborated with international educators to teach adult students practical and accurate English spoken communication skills

English Tutor, Findlay, OH — Personal Tutor 2012-2014

Assisted international students, businessmen, and families in developing reading and speaking skills related to their every day lives (engineers, university students, housewives)

Education

The University of Findlay, OH — MA Education August 2023

The University of Findlay, OH — MA TESOL & Applied Linguistics May 2019

Conducted first-hand thesis research; designed classroom curriculum; broad knowledge of second language practices and methodology; Teaching assistantship

The University of Findlay, OH —Bachelor of Arts May 2015

Double major: BA Japanese and BA TESOL & Bilingual Education

Publications

Ameno-Gill, M. & Gejo, S. (2021). Japanese EFL students’ willingness to communicate in the L2: Causes and solutions. Hokuriku University Kiyō, 50, 77-100.

Ameno-Gill, M. (2019). ELPA21 versus WIDA. Ohio TESOL, 12(1), 18-23.

Fullin, K., Gill, M., Gejo, S., & Algarni, A. (2018). Reflections on attendance of the TESOL 2018 international convention and English language expo. Ohio TESOL, 11(1), 20-23.

Professional Development

Higher Order Thinking Skills in the Classroom, Kanazawa, JP—2021

Curriculum Fine-Tuning, Kanazawa, JP—2020

Assessment & Rubric Development, Kanazawa, JP—2019

International TESOL Conference Attendance, Chicago, IL—2018

Technology Integration in the ESL Classroom, Findlay, OH—2018

awards

Bridging Culture Award—University of Findlay 2019

Multicultural Master's Degree Scholarship—University of Findlay 2019

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 2014

Eugene M. and Marjorie L. White Scholarship—University of Findlay 2014

Experiences

Ishikawa Internationalization Group, Japan—Member Mar. 2021 – Mar. 2022

Research and discuss internationalization, creating equity among international citizens, upcoming opportunities, and international challenges and communities in the prefecture with 30 other domestic & international members

K-3 ESL Teacher Observation — Findlay, OH 1 semester, 2019

Observed experienced teacher for 50+ hours while assisting in the classroom, and 1-on-1 with students, including language help for Japanese students and parents

Okayama University of Science, Japan — Study Abroad Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2015

One year of intensive Japanese language classes, focusing on JLPT grammar, reading, and vocabulary

Van Buren Language Club — Findlay, OH 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019

Taught 20 3rd-5th graders basic Japanese phrases and language skills twice a week for a period of 6 weeks

Student-Mentor Program Findlay, OH, USA Aug. 2013 - May 2014

Sit-in, observe, and teach with experienced ESL teacher in university classroom; weekly meetings to encourage reflection and growth as a teacher (2 semesters)

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