Summary
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Education
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Foreign Language
Personal Information
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Certification
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Work Availability
Accomplishments
Software
Interests
Affiliations
Timeline
CARLOS B. TOWNSEL

CARLOS B. TOWNSEL

Obihiro,Japan

Summary

Experienced professional educator with a strong background in language arts instruction. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Committed to collaboration and achieving tangible results, while remaining adaptable to changing needs. Highly skilled in strategic lesson planning, assessment, and implementing differentiated instruction. Known for reliability and resourcefulness, consistently supporting team goals and driving student success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

DODEA Guam High School
12.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

ESL and English Language Arts Teacher

Guam Department of Education
12.2018 - 05.2024
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
  • Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.

Educational Aid (Special Education) Adjunct

DoDEA William McCool Elementary and Middle School
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

GDOE-John F. Kennedy High School
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and address areas in need of improvement effectively.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing reading strategies and assigning diverse, engaging texts.
  • Prepared students for college-level coursework through rigorous assignments that challenged their critical thinking abilities.
  • Expanded cultural understanding among students by introducing diverse literature selections from various time periods and regions.

Assistant Professor of English

Pannasastra University of Cambodia
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Delivered engaging lectures, incorporating multimedia presentations to enhance students' comprehension of subject matter.
  • Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
  • Taught English language to Faculty of Education students in a student-centered learning environment.
  • Participated in departmental meetings and contributed ideas for program improvements, helping to shape the future direction of the English program at the university level.

Assistant Professor

King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences
11.2009 - 06.2010
  • Participated in departmental meetings and contributed ideas for program improvements, helping to shape the future direction of the English program at the university level.
  • Established strong relationships with colleagues in the English department for collaborative projects such as symposiums or guest speaker events.
  • Implemented creative teaching strategies such as group projects and peer reviews to foster collaboration and improve students'' writing skills.

English Language Arts Teacher

Dasman Bilingual School (K-12)
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
  • Assessed student writing using rubrics aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all assignments.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.

English Teacher

Tokyo Public Schools
04.2004 - 03.2007
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.

ESL and English Language Arts Teacher

Nihon University Yamagata High School
04.2003 - 03.2004
  • Prepared students for college-level coursework through rigorous assignments that challenged their critical thinking abilities.
  • Provided tailored support for individual students by offering after-school tutoring sessions and additional resources.
  • Increased student engagement with interactive lessons, group activities, and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Enhanced student writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted writing exercises.

Assistant Professor

Rissho University
04.2000 - 03.2003
  • Delivered engaging lectures, incorporating multimedia presentations to enhance students'' comprehension of subject matter.
  • Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
  • Taught English language to the Faculty of Law students in a student-centered learning environment.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
  • Implemented creative teaching strategies such as group projects and peer reviews to foster collaboration and improve students'' writing skills.

English Language Arts and EFL Instructor

Miyagi Gakuin University High School
04.1998 - 03.2000
  • Strengthened students'' reading comprehension and writing abilities with engaging literature-based assignments.
  • Boosted test scores by conducting focused exam preparation workshops on grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Improved student language proficiency by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials into daily lessons.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.

Education

English as a Second Language-ESL (K-12) -

Guam Commission For Educator Certification, Barrigada, Guam
04-2023

The University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate - English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

International House Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
10-2008

M.A. - Education-TESOL

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science-Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
06-1974

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Language arts instruction
  • Google classroom
  • Analytical skills

Foreign Language

Japanese

Personal Information

Nationality: American

Teaching Competencies

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP, ESP, EAL)
  • Academic Writing
  • Social Studies
  • Applied Math
  • Literacy
  • TOEFL
  • TOEIC
  • IELTS Examinations

Certification


  • Secondary Education Teaching License (Guam) – Guam Commission for Educator Certification.
  • Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - Cambridge Assessment English.

Languages

Japanese
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 126 students.
  • Earned a 10-month contract for employment in Cambodia teaching ESL to Khmer-speaking students of all ages.

Software

Google, Microsoft, PowerSchool, Excel, and Google Classroom

Interests

Golf, Karaoke, Videos, Piano

Affiliations

  • JACET, and TESOL

Timeline

Substitute Teacher - DODEA Guam High School
12.2024 - Current
Educational Aid (Special Education) Adjunct - DoDEA William McCool Elementary and Middle School
06.2022 - 01.2023
High School English and Language Arts Teacher - GDOE-John F. Kennedy High School
08.2020 - 05.2022
ESL and English Language Arts Teacher - Guam Department of Education
12.2018 - 05.2024
Assistant Professor of English - Pannasastra University of Cambodia
01.2012 - 06.2018
Assistant Professor - King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences
11.2009 - 06.2010
English Language Arts Teacher - Dasman Bilingual School (K-12)
08.2007 - 01.2008
English Teacher - Tokyo Public Schools
04.2004 - 03.2007
ESL and English Language Arts Teacher - Nihon University Yamagata High School
04.2003 - 03.2004
Assistant Professor - Rissho University
04.2000 - 03.2003
English Language Arts and EFL Instructor - Miyagi Gakuin University High School
04.1998 - 03.2000
Guam Commission For Educator Certification - English as a Second Language-ESL (K-12),
International House Bangkok - The University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate, English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Heidelberg University - M.A., Education-TESOL
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Arts, Social Science-Education

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