Shun Kurasawa
Vancouver,BC
Summary
- Dedicated student teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and facilitating student success.
- Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material.
- Eager to help students develop skills and learn based on individual needs.
- Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Short and Long Practicum
University-Hill Secondary
Vancouver, BC
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Adapted lesson plans based on student needs and interests.
- Created engaging activities that promoted critical thinking skills among students.
- Observed teachers to gain knowledge about classroom management techniques.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted in developing strategies to help students reach their academic goals.
- Conducted assessments to measure student growth over time.
Homework Volunteer Tutor
United for Literacy (80hrs.)
Vancouver, BC
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided private instruction to small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic tests.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math, social studies, and Mandarin.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
English as a Second Language Tutor
Tomonokai Ltd. (40hrs.)
Tokyo, Tokyo
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed quizzes to help student pass class and school entrance exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
- Researched new methods of teaching English as a second language techniques.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Advised parents on how best to support their child's language acquisition process.
IB Japanese A Tutor
Tomonokai Ltd. (60hrs.)
Tokyo, Tokyo
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Communicated student progress to students and parents in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
- Provided private instruction to individuals to help prepare for academic tests and improve academic performance.
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Conducted study exercises to help student pass class exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
Kindergarten Volunteer
Emily Carr Elementary (10hrs.)
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect.
- Provided emotional support to children who were struggling socially or academically within the classroom setting.
- Oversaw safety and well-being of students under care during teacher absences.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with children.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop student-centered lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of British Columbia
Vancouver05-2024
High School Diploma -
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in History
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Multicultural education
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Clear Instruction and Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Certification
Graduated from IB school in 2020 with the score of 35.
TOEFL score of 98 in 2020.
IELTS score of 8.0 in 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Short and Long Practicum
University-Hill Secondary
10.2024 - 05.2025
Homework Volunteer Tutor
United for Literacy (80hrs.)
11.2023 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Volunteer
Emily Carr Elementary (10hrs.)
09.2023 - 10.2023
English as a Second Language Tutor
Tomonokai Ltd. (40hrs.)
08.2022 - 05.2024
IB Japanese A Tutor
Tomonokai Ltd. (60hrs.)
01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Utahloy International School Guangzhou