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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Takako Hyland

Saffron Walden,Essex

Summary

Worked in English secondary education for over 18 years, dedicated to motivating and inspiring students as classroom teacher. Passionate about fostering positive learning environment and supporting every class member to achieve full potential.
As Head of Department, expertise in developing creative and engaging curriculum. Organised individual, always taking methodical and systematic approach to assessment and data analysis.
Fair, consistent, and persistent in approach to behaviour management in class and as middle leader, ensuring effective running of department.
Committed to improving not only student progress but also overall departmental results in GCSE and IB Diploma courses. Enthusiastic and proactive in pursuing continuous professional development opportunities to ensure curriculum knowledge remains fully up-to-date.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Asian Languages

Hockerill Anglo-European College
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
09.2022 - Current
  • Taught Japanese in International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Year 7-9), Edexcel Japanese GCSE course (Year 10-11), and IB Diploma Language B Japanese Standard Level and Ab Initio courses (Year 12-13).
  • Developed and delivered robust curricula and engaging resource for each course and designed various internal assessments.
  • Organised various enrichment activities, including film nights, Sixth Form cooking event, and trip to Japan-related events and origami club.
  • Re-developed and led 10-day exchange programme to Tokyo.
  • Provided study support for exam groups.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of Mandarin curricula (MYP, GCSE, IBDP).
  • Led MFL faculty consisting of 6 languages as Key Stage 3 Lead Teacher.
  • Conducted appraisals and provided support as line manager for five designated faculty members.
  • Responsible for community language programmes, aptitude test and language options in KS3 curriculum.
  • Provided pastoral care as form tutor.

Teacher of Japanese

Dartford Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, Kent
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Taught IB MYP programme (Year 7-9), GCSE course (Year 10-11), and IB DP Language B SL and Ab Initio courses (Year 12-13) as well as Japanese Excellence Programme class.
  • Introduced Japanese Kanji Aptitude Test (Kanken) to curriculum for Excellence Class.
  • Developed Year 9 curriculum for Japanese department.
  • Led enrichment activities including exchange trips, sushi making and haiku writing.
  • Developed mentoring programme between Year 7 and Year 12 students.
  • Provided pastoral care for tutor groups: Year 12-13 (2019-21) and Year 7 (2021-22).

Teacher of Japanese

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering Cllg.
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
09.2005 - 08.2019
  • Provided structured support for targeted cohort as Academic Study Support Coordinator.
  • Taught Japanese since September 2013 and developed KS3 MFL curriculum for Year 7-9 Japanese classes and GCSE course for Year 10-11.
  • Provided pastoral care as form tutor for vertical tutor group of Year 7-11 students with various individual needs.
  • Offered enrichment activities including club, primary school visit and National speech contest.

Instructor of Japanese

Manchester Japanese School (Saturday School)
Manchester, Greater Manchester
02.2004 - 03.2010
  • Taught Japanese native speaker children Japanese and mathematics based on Japanese national curriculum for primary and Jr. high school.
  • Provided venrichment activities and organised events including school trip and sports days.

Checkout operator

Tesco Ltd.
Ormskirk, Lancashire
02.2004 - 08.2005
  • Worked during peak hours and weekends, offered quality customer service and stocked in shelves effectively.

Translator/Lexicographer

Lexus Ltd.
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.1998 - 12.2004
  • Compiled phrasebooks as lexicographer including Rough Guide Phrasebook for Japanese.

Translator

Vidal Sassoon
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.1996 - 12.1997
  • Provide English-Japanese translation/ interpretation for students on NVQ Level 2 Hair Dressing course to create portfolio and support practical assessments.

Not in Employment

N/A
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.1994 - 04.1996
  • Not in employment due to visa restrictions following relocation to UK.

Temporary Administrator

NTT Meguro
Tokyo, Japan
03.1994 - 08.1994
  • Provided administrative work in Customer Data Division on day-to-day basis and transferred over thousand customer data onto digital platform.

Not in Employment

N/A
Tokyo, Japan
09.1992 - 12.1993
  • Not in employment due to commitment to full time education in Bristol, UK.

Temporary Administrator

JETRO
Tokyo, Japan
04.1991 - 03.1992
  • Provided general administrative support in International Trade Fair Division and supported communication with exhibitors overseas.

Education

Master of Arts - Drama Studies

University of Bristol
Bristol, UK
09.1992 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Literature

Waseda University, School of Literature One
Tokyo, Japan
04.1987 - 03.1991

High School Diploma - Japanese, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, Home Economics

Tokyo Metropolitan Takehaya Sr. High School
Tokyo, Japan
04.1983 - 03.1986

Skills

1 Communication skills

Developed excellent communication skills by collaborating with diverse range of colleagues and professionals within school environment Skilled at building strong relationships with students and their parents, fostering trust and open dialogue to support academic and personal development

2 Self-management

Developed strong self-management, prioritisation, and risk assessment skills through comprehensive training in First Aid and scuba diving, demonstrating ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure

3 Leadership and Teamwork
Adept at leading teams through effective communication, solution-oriented approach, and setting positive example Skilled in fostering collaboration among colleagues and students to achieve shared goals and create supportive, productive environment
4 Observational Skills and Professional Curiosity
Possess strong observational skills and professional curiosity to identify key details and opportunities for improvement
5 Self-Evaluation and Learning
Committed to continuous learning and improvement through self-evaluation and reflective practices, consistently striving to enhance skills and effectiveness
6 Flexibility
Flexible in adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs of students, ensuring high-impact teaching and learning that maximises student engagement, progress, and achievement
7 Proficiency in English
Proficient in spoken and written English, primary language used in professional environments, ensuring clear and effective communication

Affiliations

  • Camping and walking
  • Tea and coffee
  • Cooking

Certification

Qualified Teacher Status : TRN 3635756


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Asian Languages

Hockerill Anglo-European College
09.2022 - Current

Teacher of Japanese

Dartford Grammar School for Boys
06.2019 - 08.2022

Teacher of Japanese

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering Cllg.
09.2005 - 08.2019

Instructor of Japanese

Manchester Japanese School (Saturday School)
02.2004 - 03.2010

Checkout operator

Tesco Ltd.
02.2004 - 08.2005

Translator/Lexicographer

Lexus Ltd.
01.1998 - 12.2004

Translator

Vidal Sassoon
08.1996 - 12.1997

Not in Employment

N/A
09.1994 - 04.1996

Temporary Administrator

NTT Meguro
03.1994 - 08.1994

Not in Employment

N/A
09.1992 - 12.1993

Master of Arts - Drama Studies

University of Bristol
09.1992 - 12.1993

Temporary Administrator

JETRO
04.1991 - 03.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Literature

Waseda University, School of Literature One
04.1987 - 03.1991

High School Diploma - Japanese, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, Home Economics

Tokyo Metropolitan Takehaya Sr. High School
04.1983 - 03.1986
Takako Hyland