Kimiko Fujii
Summary
Accomplished EAL Specialist with over 20 years at IB international schools, demonstrating expertise in IB PYP and EAL support. Leveraged collaboration and mindfulness to enhance student English proficiency and well-being. Achieved significant improvements in literacy through innovative teaching and targeted instruction, fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PYP ELL Teacher
Canadian International School
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student performance regularly through assessments and observations, offering constructive feedback to promote growth.
- Improved student literacy by implementing novel teaching methods and engaging lesson plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, tailoring lessons to address individual student strengths and weaknesses.
- Established a safe learning environment by promoting inclusion, respect, and empathy among students.
- Supported student growth in English language acquisition through targeted instruction and assessments.
EAL Specialist at Elementary Department
Suzhou Singapore International School
08.2007 - 07.2021
- Worked with EAL students in various level of English proficiency to support their English learning as well as accessing PYP curriculum over 14 years
- Reviewed and implemented EAL program for EAL students' successful learning
- Collaborated with homeroom teachers to plan lessons in order to best support EAL students for their successful learning.
- Planned, guided and supported G5 EAL students through PYP Exhibition
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
EAL Specialist at Elementary Department
Suzhou Singapore International School
08.2001 - 12.2005
- Supported EAL students of different proficiency levels from Grade 1 to Grade 5 to settle in English learning environment
- Prepared and ran intensive EAL program for EAL beginners alongside school curriculum
- Collaborated with homeroom teachers to plan lessons to support EAL students in class
- Ran small in-school workshops in each semester to share EAL tools and strategies to support EAL students in class
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
English Teacher
Tonda Junior High School
04.1989 - 03.1992
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans for Grade 7 to Grade 9 junior high school students covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics And ELT (English Language Teaching)
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Baiko Women's College
Yamaguchi, Japan03.1989
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork in international setting
- Mindfulness and well-being
- IB PYP
- EAL support in IB PYP
Certification
- IB PYP Training - Making PYP Happen, Teaching and Learning, Inquiry, Assessment, Concept-based Learning, PYP Exhibition
- Power of Inquiry by Kath Murdock
- EAL workshop by Virginia Rojas and Pauline Gibbons
- TESMC (Teaching ESL students in Mainstream Classrooms)
- WIDA training on Differentiation for Linguistically Diverse Students
- Mindfulness fundamentals by Mindful Schools
- Science of Wellbeing by Yale University on Coursera
- BML Educator training
- Certified IBEN Workshop Leader
Languages
Japanese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
PYP ELL Teacher
Canadian International School
08.2022 - Current
EAL Specialist at Elementary Department
Suzhou Singapore International School
08.2007 - 07.2021
EAL Specialist at Elementary Department
Suzhou Singapore International School
08.2001 - 12.2005
English Teacher
Tonda Junior High School
04.1989 - 03.1992
- IB PYP Training - Making PYP Happen, Teaching and Learning, Inquiry, Assessment, Concept-based Learning, PYP Exhibition
- Power of Inquiry by Kath Murdock
- EAL workshop by Virginia Rojas and Pauline Gibbons
- TESMC (Teaching ESL students in Mainstream Classrooms)
- WIDA training on Differentiation for Linguistically Diverse Students
- Mindfulness fundamentals by Mindful Schools
- Science of Wellbeing by Yale University on Coursera
- BML Educator training
- Certified IBEN Workshop Leader
Master of Arts - Linguistics And ELT (English Language Teaching)
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Baiko Women's College
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