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I am an eager, enthusiastic, and experienced ESL teacher with a passion for learning. Having been raised in a multicultural household, I have always been exposed to the difficulties of learning English from a native Japanese perspective. I am familiar with the specific pronunciation obstacles English poses for the Japanese speaker, as well as the similarities and differences between the two orthographies.
I have developed enough Japanese listening and speaking ability to communicate most of my feelings clearly. Also, have learned to read Hiragana and Katakana, and have begun studying Kanji. This knowledge of spoken and written Japanese has been instrumental in my development as an English teacher to native Japanese speakers. With a focus on personality types and learning styles, I have created lesson plans that are thorough and adaptable to the needs of my students and/or the institution.
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This is a current picture of me. I was born on December 11th, 1977, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. I enjoy a supportive family with my father, mother, younger brother and sister. I am interested in guitar, yoga, politics, philosophy, astronomy, language, nature, mountaineering, reading, and music. Please email me at: chrisgradin@hotmail.com
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I have gained knowledge of English teaching theories at Pan Pacific International English College in Victoria, BC, Canada. Having Applied these theories in the classroom, I have developed into an adaptable, confident language teacher at English For You in Nagano, Japan. Along with a British Columbia Dogwood Diploma and a TESL certificate, I bring years of experience with language learning and multicultural environments. I intend to broaden my awarness of language and internationalization by persuing a Cognitive Science degree with a focus on Linguistics.
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