Matthew Meleg

English Teacher

Vancouver, BC
melegsensei@gmail.com - (604) 500-2514

Teaching English to speakers of other languages; 8 years in Japan,

6 Years in Vancouver

WORK EXPERIENCE

Naturalization and Academic English Instructor to Canadian Immigrants

VANCOUVER IMMIGRATION And NATURALIZATION SERVICES - Vancouver, BC - 2014 to Present
Accomplishments
SSAT test prep for applicants to US high schools
edit college level papers
assist applicants with personal statements to UBC and SFU
consult the families of young people about lower mainland high schools, colleges and universities
visa services; writing applications for permanent resident, working holiday and investment visas
cultural awareness development; teaching courses on Canadian history, western education and North
American
business practices to immigrants

TOEIC Examination Instructor

ABLE ENGLISH SERVICES - Vancouver, BC - 2015 to 2016
Accomplishments
Manage student applicants and organize clients into level-appropriate classes
identify learning barriers to accelerated vocabulary retention
construct weekly vocabulary, reading and writing exams
record student progress

English Communications Teacher to Junior High School Students

RIKKYOU UNIVERSITY - Tokyo, JP - 2012 to 2015
Accomplishments
developed entire one-year English Communication curriculum; 4 separate grade levels
English instructor to 280 students
communicated with Japanese teachers and staff in the Japanese language
audio recording for English listening tests
after school program: returnee English club

English Communications Instructor to Junior High School and High School Students
KEIKA PRIVATE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL - Tokyo, JP - 2007 to 2012
Tokyo, Japan
2007 - 2012
Accomplishments
English instructor to young men with autism and other learning disabilities
Instructed 300 students
consulted with parents about their sons progress
 developed English curriculum; 4 grade levels
STEP EIKEN Test preparation for advanced level students
after school activities: judo club

Business English Instructor to Consulate General and Staff

GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN - Consulate General of Japan - Vancouver, BC - 2005 to 2007
Accomplishments
language instruction to Consulate General Arata Nakae, and staff
proof reading of earthquake preparedness materials - translated from the Japanese
edited letters, emails, speeches and documents
proof reading of Japanese government materials in English
speech making, meeting and interview rehearsal practice with Japanese speaking staff

Junior Graphic Designer

HARRIS DOUGLAS STRATEGIC MARKETING - Windsor, ON - 2003 to 2004
Accomplishments
proof reading brochures, posters, websites and flyers
client consultation for branding development purposes
design and layout of websites
logo creation

EDUCATION

HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SCHOOL - Cambridge, MA

September 2010

Certificate
UNIVERISTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Vancouver, BC
June 2006

Diploma in Graphic Design

ST CLAIR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS - Windsor, ON
2000 to 2004

Diploma in English, art

HARROW DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL - Harrow, ON
1994 to 1998

Harvard

Diploma in English
EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY - Vancouver, BC

SKILLS

ESL teacher (10+ years), Japanese language skills (8 years), MAC OS (10+ years), Marketing and Graphic
Design Skills (10+ years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills and Interests

 Technical: Technical writing skills, patent editing, Mac OS, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator,
Scrivener,
Google Drive, ink jet and laser jet printers. Windows and Open Office Software.