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nDash Writer Profile for Joel Neff

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Owner and Operator of Big Sun English

About Me

For the last eight years I have been working as an English as a Second Language instructor. I have been responsible for the development of the ESL program at Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation as well as having set up a number of smaller schools through various other companies. I have taught all age ranges in both small and large groups; I have taught a wide range of classes including Business Preparation, Travel Skills, and Public Speaking. In August of 2008, I was fortunate enough to have a small travel article published in Issue 4 of Everywhere Magazine. Since then, I have been looking for more opportunities to write. I hope to be able to make a transition from being a teacher for hire to being my own boss as I work to build my own school as well as increase my writing and photography credits. Specialties: Preparing students for TOEIC and / or TOEFL; Giving Public Speaking / Presentation Training; Writing ESL Textbooks; Photography; Technical Writing and Editing; Non-fiction Writing and Editing.

Industries I Write About

Education

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Technology

My Writing Samples

Washitsu: A Japanese Room for Guests, Family, or Alone Time

A washitsu is, literally, a Japanese room. Sometimes used for tea-parties, sometimes used for studying, these tatami-floored rooms are an essential part of daily life in Japan.

http://www.tofugu.com/japan/washitsu/

The First Day of School: 5 Tips For a Great Start to Your ALT Career

This short guide is designed to help you get through your very first day as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan.

http://keycroft.weebly.com/news/the-first-day-of-school-5-tips-for-a-great-start-to-your-alt-career

Experience

Language Instructor

Big Sun English is a small "eikaiwa," or Conversational and Business English as a Second Language school. The school is located in rural Japan and specializes in helping adults and older children hone their English skills for their job, university admissions, or even as a hobby. The school was founded by Joel and his wife in 2010.

Company: Big Sun English

I worked there from /2010 until now

Content I Write