Craig Eric Johnson Kyoto-Shi, Sakyou-ku, Shintakakura-dori,Nioumon-Sagaru, Nioumon-Sagaru, Fukumoto-Cho, 426 Maru 5 606-8812 Japan www.craigsirk.com cjohnson@craigsirk.com        Cell: 81-090-2062-7607   Objective       To provide an exciting learning environment, through development of innovative teaching methods, designed to enrich students’ independent motivation and understanding of English.   Experience ZenKen, 大阪　日本（Osaka Japan） English as a Second Language Teacher 4/2003-Present 2003-2004 Nagaoka Public Schools 長岡京　日本（Nagaokakyo, Japan） Assistant Language Elementary and Junior High Teacher •   Worked with students from 3rd grade to 9th grade teaching conversational English skills. •   Taught cultural awareness to students. •   Developed lesson plans and curriculum   English as a Second Language Teacher 10/2002-3/2003 2002-2003 Toyonaka Public Schools Toyonaka, Japan Assistant Language Elementary Teacher •   Worked with students from 3rd grade to 6th grade teaching conversational English skills. •   Taught cultural awareness to students. •   Developed lesson plans and curriculum   Pinecrest Elementary, East Lansing, MI 6th Grade Teacher 8/2001-5/2002 Teacher Education Certification Program, Internship •   Participated in the team-teaching of two sixth grade classes. •   Developed and instructed reading, writing, math, science, social studies, spelling, English and technology education lessons. •   Earned master credits in curriculum development through Michigan State University, which focused on the planning and implementation of lessons in literature, science, social studies, English, and math. •   Worked with classroom management and the development of a classroom community   Spartan Child Development Center, East Lansing,MI Child Development Teacher 9/1998-5/2000 Child Development Teacher •   Worked with children ages 2 ・6 in their early childhood development. through basic writing, reading, and social interactions. •   Took on responsibilities for field trips and out of school activities, including trips to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, the Kalamazoo Hands on Museum, the Michigan State Museum, and various other local attractions.   Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, June 2001 2001-2002 Michigan State University Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction •   Teacher Education Certification Program at Pinecrest Elementary School. •   Received Teacher Certification for the State of Michigan. 1997-2001 Michigan State University Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education. •   Minor: Computer Science •   Minor: Earth Science.   Technology •   Development of student led, interactive Daily Oral Language program •   Creation of interactive current events and review games. •   Flash 5 and MX Web Animations •   HTML, CSS, XML •   C, C++, Basic •   PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel •   Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere •   Final Cut Pro video editing •   Basic MySql database   Professional Development •   Training in the Challenger Learning Center, a program that provides the students with a simulated launch and landing of a spacecraft on Mars. •   Participated in planning of a three-day educational camping experience for the sixth grade at the YMCA Storer Camp in Jackson, Michigan. •   Wharton Center for the Arts, Act One performances. •   Writing workshop ・a series of seminars held at Pinecrest Elementary Schools on the writing strategies and curriculum. •   Michigan Science Teachers Association member •   International Technology Educators Association member   References Marianne Vasievich Tamara Lantz, Ed.S. Collaborating Teacher Field instructor Pinecrest Elementary School 118 Erickson Hall 1811 Pinecrest Drive Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48823 East Lansing, MI 48824 Work: (517) 333-7897 Work: (517) 353-3386 Home: (517) 482-8374   Gene Barr Thomas Bird Cooperating Teacher Collegiate Professor Pinecrest Elementary School 118A Erickson Hall 1811 Pinecrest Drive Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48823 East Lansing, MI 48824 Work: (517) 333-7897 Work: (517) 432-2367   Tom Rodriguez Bruce Mitchell Principal Collegiate Professor Pinecrest Elementary School 358 Erickson Hall 1811 Pinecrest Drive Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48823 East Lansing, MI 48824 Work: (517) 333-7870 Work: (517) 353-0696 Fax: (517) 333-5093   Contact Information Portfolio available upon request www.craigsirk.com - e-mail cjohnson@craigsirk.com Kyoto-Shi, Sakyou-ku, Shintakakura-dori, Nioumon-Sagaru, Fukumoto-Cho, 426 Maru 5, Japan Cell: 81-090-2062-7607