Jamie Lamarche
Primary School Teacher/EAL Teacher
EAL Support Teacher
Tokyo International School
Since August 2018
- August 2015-June 2017, August 2018-present
- Supports students in class or push in K-4
Kindergarten 2 Homeroom Teacher (5-6yrs.)
Tokyo International School
Since August 2017
- Guided class of 18 five and six-year-olds
- Implement the IB PYP Curriculum
- Implement Reader's and Writer's Workshop from Columbia Teachers College
- Implement Common Core Standards for Literacy and Maths
- Summer School Coordinator 2018
- Coached futsal for grades K2-Middle school
- Coached street hockey after school club
EAL Support Teacher
Tokyo International School
August 2015
to June 2017
- Conducted Pull out classes for K-2.
- Supported students in class or push in K-2
Kindergarten 2 Homeroom Teacher (5-6yrs)
Tokyo International School
August 2012
to June 2015
- Guided class of 18 five and six-year-olds.
- Implement the IB PYP Curriculum.
- Implement Reader's and Writer's Workshop from Columbia Teachers College.
- Implement Common Core Standards for Literacy and Maths
Kindergarten 1 Homeroom Teacher (4-5yrs)
Tokyo International School
August 2010
to June 2016
Tokyo
Japan
- Led class of 12 four and five-year-olds
- Implement the IB PYP Curriculum for 3-4-year-olds.
- Used a Play based approach
Homeroom Teacher (K-2,5-8yrs)
New International School
August 2008
to August 2010
Full-time
Tokyo
Japan
- Implemented the Scottish Curriculum consisting of Maths, Language Arts, Environmental Studies, and PSD (personal social development.
- Conducted an environment promoting a multiage and dual language philosophy.
- Guided children ages 5-8 in a multiage classroom
ESL Teacher (Part -time and Full-time)
English Studio
April 2001
to August 2008
Full-time
Tokyo
Japan
- Designed and implemented lessons for returnee students influenced by student needs and company curriculum.
- Designed lessons for company curriculum, which were later taught by teachers.
- Taught prescribed lessons from company curriculum.
- Instructed small group and one on one lessons.
- Monitored, assessed, reported and consulted on children's development, progression and needs.
- Wrote anecdotal reports on a termly basis.
- Supervised and provided pastoral care during school excursions.
- Designed and implemented a 2- year thematic Preschool curriculum involving science, language, arts, mathematics, art, dance, music, and outdoor play Preschool students.
- Combined play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of science, nature, mathematics, and social skills.
- Planned and organized a range of individual and group activities, including role play, movement, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts, reading and writing activities and nature activities.
Corporate Trainer
ALC Education
April 2001
to April 2004
- Taught English for specific purposes (business skills) to business individuals.
Middle School EAL Teacher
Tamagawa Academy
September 1995
to March 2001
Full-time
Machida, Tokyo
Japan
- Designed and implemented lessons influenced by Japanese National Curriculum both solo and team teaching
- Designed and implemented lessons for returnee students based on their needs
- Designed and implemented speaking and listening assessments
- Designed and implemented entrance examination for returnee students
- Prepared and trained students for Japanese National Speech contest on a yearly basis
- Assessed students on their speaking and listening abilities
- Assistant coach for boy's soccer team
