James Haseltine, M.A.

Objective: Employment as an English instructor or community college professor

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching and Instruction:
Successfully completed a Master's in Anthropology from Iowa State University.
Over 13 years combined experience in teaching various subject matter such as ESL
, English and Anthropology.
Demonstrated ability in developing practical English ability in Japanese student
s with a theoretical knowledge of English and ESL.
Proficiently identified areas where groups of students regularly needed improvem
ent.
Excellent at instilling students' confidence in their English abilities.
Instrumental in insuring students were placed in jobs using their English skills
Private School Instructor.
Adept at teaching ESL and English to students in the Japanese civil service as w
ell as Japanese corporate students from different industries, such as banking, h
eavy industry, housing construction, electronics and electrical engineering, so
that they could communicate with foreign contacts.
Resourcefully taught English to elementary students with disabilities.
Professional Writer:
Recognized written ability through the authoring of a book manuscript, The Tradi
tional African Economy in Ghana and It's Part in Increased Economic Production.
Meticulously prepared research reports for small businesses such as the food and
restaurant industries, to assist in their marketing initiatives.
Diligently collaborated with the rewrite for a major anthropological textbook pu
blished by Prentice Hall incorporated in university studies throughout the Unite
d States.
Efficiently ghostwrote prehistory material published by Oxford University Press.
Collaborated in the creation of ESL English learning texts published by a major
Japanese publisher.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
College and University ESL and English Instructor 1994 - 2002
Seico Gakuen/Kansai Gaidai University and Junior College
Introduced students to spoken English which increased their potential employment
prospects dealing with the Western Culture.
Competently improved students English writing skills.
Taught 325 students per term.
Used a functional-type syllabus for teaching ESL.
Used exercises that incorporated the students' own culture in conversation and w
riting.
Used portfolios and machine-graded examinations for assessment.
Judged speaking contests rating participants on pronunciation and speaking style
.
Created a love of learning and curiosity in students through stories, games and
anecdotes.
Private School Teacher 1988 - 1989
Provided ESL English instruction to Japanese students for use in business, unive
rsity entrance exams, and foreign travel.
University Teaching Assistant 1986 - 1988
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Introduced anthropology students to dozens of cultures from around the world, an
d inspired a love of the discipline in many of them resulting in increased major
s in Anthropology.
Taught anthropological linguistics.
EDUCATION
Master's Anthropology
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
Development anthropology (with much emphasis on South Asia)
Bachelor's Anthropology Minor English
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California
Courses:
Peoples of the Middle East
Peoples of Asia
Introductory Linguistics
Associate (A.A.) Horticulture
Chabot College, Hayward, California, USA
Courses:
Greenhouse management
Irrigation
Plant pest and disease, and weed control
Plant and tree identification
Soil science
Plant propagation
Bonzai
Horticultural crops (fruit, nuts, flowers etc.)
Bachelor's in English (Not yet finished)
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Courses:
Curriculum Development
Development of Teaching Materials
Multicultural Education
Special Needs Education
Technology for the Classroom
Educational Assessment
LANGUAGES
English (mother tongue), French (intermediate), German (advanced), Japanese (hig
h level beginner), Hindi (beginner), Mandarin (beginner), Twi (beginner)
INTERESTS
Writing, Shakespeare, Japanese-style gardens, Gastronomy, Folklore, Jazz, Classi
cal and World Music
SPECIAL AWARDS
Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America. Frederick Fallon Award for fic
tion at Chabot College. Finalist in the national swimming championships in Ghana
.
SPECIAL SKILLS
I am familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook Express. Over the years I have lea
rned approximately ten different computer operating systems including one Japane
se-language-based one. I am familiar with Windows XP, Apple, CP/M, DOS, and VAX.
I can operate some different types of software, such as web browsers, word proc
essors, grammar checkers, typesetting programs, spread sheets, databases, slide
show software, social science statistical software (SPSSx), financial and accoun
ting programs, audio editing, scanning, optical character reader (OCR), photo-ed
iting, faxing, academic course grading, scheduling, and email software. I am als
o familiar with the operation of machines ordinarily used in education such as
overhead projectors, film projectors, video recorders, manual typewriters, fax m
achines and multi-line telephones. I am capable of learning new computer and tec
hnological skills through self-study of manuals, and capable of teaching these s
kills.
CITIZENSHIP
I am a U.S. citizen and a Canadian citizen.
WORK LOCATIONS
I am willing to relocate to any U.S. state or Canadian province. I would also co
nsider relocating overseas.