Theresa Stephens

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Theresa Julia Stephens
6-17-1 Ryukakujidai, Sakae-machi,
Inba-gun, Chiba, 270-1505
Cell: 080-5029-8315


WORK EXPERIENCE:

SELF-EMPLOYED ENGLISH TEACHER
June 2008 – present
Teach at various locations including my home. Students are mostly adults with various motives for learning English. I have also taught elementary school children as well as high-school students and business students. I am sometimes asked to do presentations for Narita Unesco.

AIRLINE BUSINESS COLLEGE OF NARITA
April 2006 – June 2008
Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, Japan
English Instructor
Taught English classes to first and second-year college students. Also taught English classes for subsidiary company “English House” on the same premises. Adult, high-school and returnee classes as well as team-teaching of children’s classes (elementary and kindergarten).

SELF-EMPLOYED, Mar. 2005 – April 2006
Fujimi-shi, Saitama, Japan
Self-employed English teacher
Taught English classes in my home to all ages and levels of students.

SAIEI International, Aug. 2003 – Nov. 2005
Fujimino City, Saitama, Japan
English Teacher
Taught English classes to all ages and levels of students. Extra-curricular activities include Halloween and Christmas parties, and an annual Speech Contest.

GEOS Language Corporation, Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2003
Wako, Saitama, Japan
Native English Teacher
Taught English language classes to all ages and many levels of students using the Communicative method. Skills in human relations, psychology, business and art were all very useful. A friendly, helpful and fun disposition also helped greatly.
My youngest student was only 10 months old and could not even speak Japanese yet! His first word was “apple” (which I taught him)

Your Food Lady, 1999 - 2002
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Self-employed - Catering Business
Prepared meals for customers and delivered them to their homes. Strong organizational and time-management skills were crucial to success.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 1994 - 1998
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Student Loans Officer
e assistance to on-site representatives; tracking lost documents; document verification; and collections. Customer service-oriented skills and attention to detail were utilized as well as organizational skills.

Hatch Associates, 1989 – 1994
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Management Consulting Assistant (1989-1990)
Library Assistant (1991-1994)
e surveys and reports for transportation, mining, etc. industries. Information gathering (annual reports, magazines, books, company reports) and filing; Information retrieval for employees.

Bursey International, 1988 - 1989
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Management Consulting Assistant
e reception, surveys and reports for the automotive industry.

Christopher Lang & Associates, 1985 - 1987
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Receptionist/Secretary
Greeting visitors and word processing of reports required human relations and computer skills.

Electro Rubber Ltd., 1983 - 1985
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Receptionist
Greeting visitors, typing and distributing mail required human relations skills and office skills.

Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Open House ‘82 (3-month contract)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Graphic Artist
Created charts, graphs, posters and other displays for an exhibition of the kind of work done at the centre. Utilized artistic ability and time-management skills.

Sco Inc., 1980 - 1982
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Graphic Artist
Created charts, graphs, illustrations and other displays for steel-making projects. Utilized artistic and organizational skills.

Tridon Inc., 1978 - 1979
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Machine Operator
Stamina and focus were key factors in maintaining the required level of output.


EDUCATION:

(Self-Employment Assistance) Programme (Fine Art History)
(Human Resources & Development Canada) University of Toronto, Ontario
Brampton, Ontario – 1998 - 1999 1982 – 1992 (part-time, full-time in 1987-88)

Business Course, & V. S. Graphic Art/Illustration, Sheridan College
Brantford, Ontario – 1979 – 1980 Brampton, Ontario – 1975 - 1977

St. Mary’s High School, SSHGD
Hamilton, Ontario – 1972 - 1975