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Derek Herbert

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with experience as an English as a Second Language Teacher, Wedding Conductor at Tokyo Music Company, and Voice Actor for FMK Radio. Demonstrated success in enhancing student confidence and client satisfaction through compassionate instruction and exceptional voice acting. Skilled in classroom management and lesson planning, with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships and achieving results.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teacher

Self Employed
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.

Wedding Conductor

Tokyo Music Company (TMC)
10.2014 - 06.2024

Performed wedding ceremonies in Japanese.

Conducted demonstrations to secure new wedding hall contracts.

Coordinated efforts to ensure seamless collaboration between production teams.

Voice Actor

FMK Radio
04.2001 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional voice acting.
  • Received positive feedback from clients, leading to increased job opportunities and referrals within the industry.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Combined Honours: Journalism & English Literature

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • Kind and compassionate
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Audience Engagement Expertise

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Wedding Conductor

Tokyo Music Company (TMC)
10.2014 - 06.2024

Voice Actor

FMK Radio
04.2001 - 12.2022

English as a Second Language Teacher

Self Employed

Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Combined Honours: Journalism & English Literature

Carleton University
Derek Herbert