JAMES SIMMONS

ENGLISH TEACHER / TOKYO, JAPAN

Seeking full-time English teaching work Currently employed at Shane English Corporation

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

TEFL-certified English teacher with experience in Tokyo, Saitama, and online instruction. Previously served as a full-time U.S. Army classroom instructor in Hawaii (2000–2004). Additional customer service experience supporting clear communication with people from diverse backgrounds.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT & AVAILABILITY

Current: Shane English Corporation, Tokyo. Seeking: Full-time English teaching in Tokyo. My current contract provides flexibility to accept new work at my discretion. Schedule: Not available during Shabbat (Friday sunset through Saturday sunset).

ENGLISH TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Shane English Corporation | English Teacher

CURRENT

Tokyo, Japan

Currently teaching English in Tokyo.

KIFL | English Teacher

2021

Kanda, Tokyo

English-language teaching in central Tokyo.

BCA English School | English Teacher

2020

Saitama, Japan

English-language teaching in Saitama.

Panda ABC | Online English Teacher

2019

Online / China-based education company

Delivered English-language instruction online.

U.S. ARMY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

United States Army | Full-Time Classroom Instructor

2000–2004

Hawaii, USA

Provided classroom instruction during active-duty military service. This role is separate from English-language teaching.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Harvard Extension School | Web Development

2022–PRESENT

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Web Development studies; certificate in progress.

U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School

2000

Academy of Health Sciences · Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

Preventive Medicine training.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

New York City and other U.S. locations

APPROX. 2005–2018

2nd Avenue DeliUpper East Side, Manhattan

Olympic PitaMidtown Manhattan

Sunflower Kosher DinerUpper West Side, Manhattan

Independent Contractor | Taxi Services

2022–2025

Boston · South Florida · Charlotte · Atlanta · Pittsburgh

Customer-facing transportation services across multiple U.S. cities.

CERTIFICATION

TEFL Certificate