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September 10, 2003 - This was the beginning of my
search for an English language teaching job in Japan.
Cover Letter
Howard Steven Hayman
Address: 636-0116 Nara-ken Ikoma-gun Ikaruga-cho Horyuji 1-8-11
Cell phone: 090-4287-1709
Email: xxxxxxxx
Site: http://internationaleflcafe.com/
September 10, 2003
Name
Title
Organization
Address
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name
I am writing in regards to the English language teaching position advertised on
the Internet. I am currently residing in Japan and looking for a position as an
English language teacher or Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), although any
position is acceptable. I am requesting the opportunity to interview, and
discuss the possibility of employment, with your company. I am available to
begin work anytime after September 10, 2003 and plan to reside in Japan
permanently.
Four years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Toyama, Japan. During my three
week vacation, I became fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture. Soon after
returning from my vacation, I began studying Japanese. I have many Japanese
friends in California and we would often meet and study together. I realized how
much I enjoyed teaching them English and began teaching business English,
speaking, and pronunciation privately to individuals and small groups. In
January 2003, I received formal English language teacher training at the
American Language Institute (ALI) of San Diego State University in California.
Upon completion of the training program, I worked as an Assistant Language
Teacher (ALT) for an intermediate level English speaking class, a multi-level
English pronunciation class, and an intermediate level Business English class
all offered by ALI.
During the summer of 2002, I spent three months on vacation in Nara, Japan and
in August 2003, I made the decision to permanently relocate to Japan. I enjoy
working with and communicating with people and I am able to communicate in basic
conversational Japanese.
I have included a copy of my resume to provide you with more information of my
background. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my
qualifications in more detail. I look forward to meeting with you and I am
hoping you will consider me for the position.
Sincerely,
Howard Steven Hayman |
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September 11, 2003 - On this date I applied to 15
different English language schools in Japan. I sent the same email and cover
letter to all 15 schools. The following are copies of the draft email and cover
letters sent to each school. I was unable to get a job at any one of these
schools because they would not accept anyone over 35 years old, and I was 43
years old at the time....age discrimination in Japan at its finest.
Email
Subject:
English language teaching job
Message:
To Whom It May Concern:
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name
I am writing in regards to the English language teaching position advertised on
the Internet. I have included a cover letter and a copy of my resume as Word
attachments to provide you with more information of my background. Within the
last few months, I have designed a more than 300-page English language Internet
site. The site name is the International EFL Cafe and the site address is
http://internationaleflcafe.com/. My picture can be seen by clicking the Cafe
button on the home page.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications
in more detail. I look forward to meeting with you and I am hoping you will
consider me for the position.
Sincerely,
Howard Steven Hayman
Address: 636-0116 Nara-ken Ikoma-gun Ikaruga-cho Horyuji 1-8-11
Cell phone: 090-4287-1709
Email: xxxxxxxx
Site: http://internationaleflcafe.com/
Cover letter
Howard Steven Hayman
Address: 636-0116 Nara-ken Ikoma-gun Ikaruga-cho Horyuji 1-8-11
Cell phone: 090-4287-1709
Email: xxxxxxxx
Site: http://internationaleflcafe.com/
September 11, 2003
Name
Organization
Address
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name
I am writing in regards to the English language teaching position advertised on
the Internet. I am currently residing in Japan and looking for a position as an
English language teacher or Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), although any
position is acceptable. I am requesting the opportunity to interview, and
discuss the possibility of employment, with your company. I am available to
begin work anytime after September 12, 2003 and plan to reside in Japan
permanently.
Four years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Toyama, Japan. During my three
week vacation, I became fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture. Soon after
returning from my vacation, I began studying Japanese. I have many Japanese
friends in California and we would often meet and study together. I realized how
much I enjoyed teaching them English and began teaching business English,
speaking, and pronunciation privately to individuals and small groups. In
January 2003, I received formal English language teacher training at the
American Language Institute (ALI) of San Diego State University in California.
Upon completion of the training program, I worked as an Assistant Language
Teacher (ALT) for an intermediate level English speaking class, a multi-level
English pronunciation class, and an intermediate level Business English class
all offered by ALI.
During the summer of 2002, I spent three months on vacation in Nara, Japan and
in August 2003, I made the decision to permanently relocate to Japan. I enjoy
working with and communicating with people and I am able to communicate in basic
conversational Japanese.
I have included a copy of my resume to provide you with more information of my
background. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my
qualifications in more detail. I look forward to meeting with you and I am
hoping you will consider me for the position.
Sincerely,
Howard Steven Hayman |
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2003 - Resume in English
Howard Steven Hayman
Contact Information
Address: 636-0116 Nara-ken Ikoma-gun Ikaruga-cho Horyuji 1-8-11
Cell phone: 090-4287-1709
Email: hhowiee@hotmail.com
Site: http://internationaleflcafe.com/
Objective
• Obtain a position in Japan as an English language teacher or Assistant
Language Teacher (ALT)
• Any position acceptable
• Enjoy working with and communicating with people
• Able to communicate in basic conversational Japanese
• Available to begin work after September 8, 2003
• Desire to reside in Japan permanently
Experience
2003 American Language Institute San Diego, California
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
ALT in an intermediate level English speaking class
ALT in a multi-level English pronunciation class
ALT in an intermediate level Business English class
1999 - 2003 Various Homes and Offices San Diego, California
Private English language teacher
Private English language teacher for individuals and small groups. More than
2,000 hours teaching American English pronunciation, conversational American
English, and Business English to college students and business professionals.
1992 - 1999 Paramount Appraisals San Diego, California
Real Estate Appraiser
Self-employed as a real estate appraiser. Inspected and evaluated residential
properties including multi-million dollar homes in the most prestigious areas of
Southern California. Wrote detailed reports of findings and submitted reports to
clients. Clients were major lending institutions including: Union Bank, Bank of
California, and Western Financial Savings Bank.
1986 - 1992 Bank of America San Diego, California
Real Estate Appraisal Officer
Appraisal Officer for one of the largest national banks in the United States.
Duties included: inspection and evaluation of a wide variety of residential
properties including multi-million dollar homes, new subdivisions and vacant
land. Wrote detailed reports of findings. Reviewed appraisal reports submitted
to the bank by independent contract appraisers. Provided instruction and
guidance to appraiser trainees.
Education
1981 - 1986 San Diego State University San Diego, California
B.S. degree in Business Administration
B.S. degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Finance and Real Estate.
Additional coursework completed in the fields of Geography, Geology and other
physical sciences.
2003 American Language Institute San Diego, California
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate
Completed the TEFL Training Track certificate program at the American Language
Institute of San Diego State University. Training included the latest theories
and teaching techniques for teaching English as a foreign or second language.
Focus was on communicative competence and lesson planning. Additional
instruction included: motivational techniques, lowering affective filters and
games in the classroom. Graduation requirements included: class observations,
completion of several lesson plans designed for beginning, intermediate and
advanced students, planning and teaching a simulated lesson to peers and
experienced teachers.
Education - continued
2003 Grossmont College San Diego, California
A.A. degree in Japanese Studies
Coursework included: Japanese I, Japanese II, Japanese III, Japanese IV,
Japanese conversation I, Japanese conversation II, Japanese Culture, and general
education requirements.
2002 Grossmont College San Diego, California
Certificate of Completion in Japanese Studies
Graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA. Coursework included: Japanese I, Japanese
II, Japanese III, Japanese IV, Japanese conversation I, Japanese conversation
II, Japanese Culture.
Associations
2003 TESOL Washington D.C.
Member of TESOL. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
2003 TESOL Washington D.C.
Member of TESOL special interest group English as a Foreign Language.
Interests
• Computers - designer of the International EFL Cafe - http://internationaleflcafe.com/
• Japanese language - enjoy studying Japanese speaking, listening, reading,
writing, grammar, and vocabulary
• Japanese society - enjoy talking with my friends in Japanese and watching
Japanese dramas and variety shows
• Japanese culture - visited numerous famous and historic places in Japan
• Japanese food - enjoy eating Japanese food
• Outdoor activities - favorite activities include hiking and mountain bike
riding
References
Please feel free to contact the following references at your convenience
Professional Rob Shaffer American Language Institute
ESL Specialist San Diego State University
TEFL Coordinator San Diego, California 92182-1914
email: xxxxxxxx
site: http://www.americanlanguage.org
Professional Jason Greeno American Language Institute
ESL Specialist San Diego State University
Special Program Coordinator San Diego, California 92182-1914
email: xxxxxxxx
Professional Asuka Kuratani Grossmont College
Japanese teacher 8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, California 92020
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal Rie Fukumoto 6840 Unit C, Hyde Park Drive
Friend in the United States San Diego, California 92119
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal Keiko Ueda 687-4 Tsutsi-cho
Friend in Japan Yamatokoriyama-city, Nara 639-1123
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal Mio Isshiki 1-30-8-318 Mukomotomachi
Friend in Japan Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0043
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal Nobumitsu Motooka 1-10-12 Sakuragaoka Kanmaki-cho
Japanese teacher in Japan Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal information
Citizenship United States of America
Marital status Single
Sex Male
Date of birth xxxxxxxx
Height 5' 10" - 176 cm
Weight 155 lbs - 70 kg
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Thank you for considering my application |
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2003 - Resume in Japanese
ハワード スティーヴン ヘイマン
連絡先
住所：6840 Unit C, Hyde Park Drive
San Diego, California 92119
電話番号：619-697-8516
Ｅメールアドレス：xxxxxxxx
ホームページアドレス：http://internationaleflcafe.com/
就職の目的
• 日本での英語教師又はALTとしての就職希望。
• どのようなポジションでも可。
• 人々とコミュニケーションをとりながら、仕事を楽しめます。
• 基本的な日本語会話可。
• 2003年8月25日以降勤務可。
職歴/経験
現在 ALI語学学校 サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
アシスタント ランゲージ ティーチャー（ALT）
ALTとして中級レベル英会話クラスを教える。
ALTとして全レベルの発音クラスを教える。
ALTとして中級レベルビジネス英語クラスを教える。
1999年―2003年
各家庭及びオフィス サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
個人英語教師
個人指導の英語教師として、個人、小人数グループを教える。主に大学生、社会人（会社員、専門職に就いている方々）に英語の発音、日常英会話、ビジネス英語（専門用語含む）を合計２０００時間以上指導した経験有り。
1992年―1999年 パラマウント アプレイザル サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
不動産査定官
不動産査定会社を経営する。南カリフォルニア全域の有名な高級住宅地の住宅の調査、価格評価、査定を手がける。業務内容は住宅の調査、価格評価、査定、及び査定した住宅に関しての詳細なレポートを取引先へ提出。主な取引先はユニオンバンク、バンクオブカリフォルニア、ウエスタンファイナンシャルセービングバンク等。
1986年―1992年 バンクオブアメリカ サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
不動産査定官幹部
不動産査定官幹部として米国最大手の銀行勤務。業務内容は住宅、分譲地、未使用の土地等を含む居住地の調査、査定。査定内容の詳細を全てレポートにし、銀行に提出。査定官実習生の指導、教育も担当する。
学歴
1981年 ―1986年 サンディエゴ州立大学 サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
B.S 学位取得 ビジネス専攻
ビジネス専攻（財政学/不動産学）にてB.S学位取得。他にも地理学、地質学、物理学について学ぶ。
2003年 ALI サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
TEFL証明書取得
サンディエゴ州立大学のアメリカンランゲージインスティテュート（ALI）にてTEFL教科課程を終了する。ESL及びEFLについての最新の理論、教育指導テクニックを学ぶ。特に集中してコミュニケート法、レッスンプランについて学ぶ。その他、生徒を奨励するテクニック、生徒の不安を取り除き、授業に参加してもらうテクニック、クラス内でのゲームに関しても学ぶ。課程修了必要項目の授業観察、初級、中級、上級レベルのレッスンプランの作成、実際の授業での教育実習を全て終了。
2003年 グロスモント大学 サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
AA学位取得 日本語専攻
一般教養、日本語I、日本語II、日本語III、日本語IV, 日本語会話I、日本語会話II, 日本文化学終了する。
2002年 グロスモント大学 サンディエゴ、カリフォルニア
日本語専攻終了証明書取得
4.0GPAで卒業。日本語I、日本語II、日本語III、日本語IV, 日本語会話I、日本語会話II, 日本文化学のクラス終了する。
社会参加活動
2003年 TESOL ワシントンD.C.
TESOL協会加入。会員。
2003年 TESOL ワシントンD.C.
TESOL協会EFL特別グループ加入。会員。
趣味
• コンピューター：ウェブサイト作成、自身のサイトをデザインする事。
http://internationaleflcafe.com/
• 日本語：日本語会話、聞き取り、読み、書き、文法、単語の勉強を楽しみながら習得。
• 日本社会参加：友人との日本語での会話と日本のドラマやバラエティショウを見る事。
• 日本文化：日本の数々の有名な歴史的な場所を訪れる事。
• 日本食：日本食を食べる事。
• アウトドア活動：ハイキング、マウンテンバイク等。
リファレンス/参考
何時でもご自由に参考人の方達に連絡をお取り下さい。
Professional Rob Shaffer American Language Institute
ESL Specialist San Diego State University
TEFL Coordinator San Diego, California 92182-1914
email: xxxxxxxx
site: http://www.americanlanguage.org
Professional Jason Greeno American Language Institute
ESL Specialist San Diego State University
Special Program Coordinator San Diego, California 92182-1914
email: xxxxxxxx
site: http://www.americanlanguage.org
Professional Asuka Kuratani Grossmont College
Japanese teacher 8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, California 92020
email: xxxxxxxx
Personal Rie Fukumoto 6840 Unit C, Hyde Park Drive
Friend in the United States San Diego, California 92119
619-697-8516
email: xxxxxxxx
友人 植田 恵子 郵便番号639－1123
奈良県大和郡山市筒井町687－4
日本での友人 電話番号090-5138-4370
email: xxxxxxxx
友人 一色 美央 郵便番号661-0043
兵庫県尼崎市武庫元町1-30-8-318
日本での友人 電話番号06-6431-3352
email: xxxxxxxx
友人 本岡 信光 奈良県北葛城郡上牧町桜ヶ丘1-10-12
日本での日本語教師 電話番号0745-32-0833
email: xxxxxxxx
個人情報
国籍 アメリカ合衆国
婚姻 独身
性別 男
誕生日 xxxxxxxx
身長 176 cm
体重 70 kg
髪の色 茶色
目の色 茶色
ありがとうございました |
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2003 - Resume in English....another version
HOWARD S. HAYMAN
California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser #AR006576
* PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE *
PARAMOUNT Appraisals * 1992-PRESENT
6931 Ballinger Avenue
San Diego, California 92119
Telephone: 619/697-8880 Fax: 619/697-8881
Sole owner of real estate appraisal services company involved in various aspects
of residential real estate appraisal.
Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce (SDCOC) * 1993-PRESENT
402 West Broadway, Suite 1000
San Diego, California 92101
Telephone: 619/544-1341 Fax: 619/234-0571
Attn: Janice Martin - Survey Coordinator
Actively involved in the preparation of the Semi-Annual Residential Market Price
Index Survey which provides housing trends for San Diego county.
Mabuhay Times * 1996-1997
San Diego, California
Mabuhay Times is no longer in business
Real estate columnist for San Diego's first Filipino/Asian/American newspaper -
established in 1981.
Security Pacific National Bank (SPNB) * 1986-1992
San Diego, California
SPNB is no longer in business
Real Estate Appraiser/Appraisal Officer
Responsibilities included the appraisal of various residential properties
including:
. Single family residential
. Condominium/PUD projects
. 2-4 family residential income units
. Manufactured housing
. Proposed construction/inspections
. Foreclosure/OREO appraisals
Also responsible for review of outside fee appraiser and in-house appraiser
work. Participated in the training of new appraisers in the bank's intern
program. Involved in the preparation of the Greater San Diego Chamber of
Commerce Semi-Annual Residential Market Price Index Survey. Appraised in
compliance with FNMA, FHLMC, OCC, USPAP, FIRREA and bank guidelines.
Bank of America * 1992
San Diego, California
Real Estate Appraiser
Responsibilities included the appraisal of various residential properties
similar to those appraised for Security Pacific National Bank.
HOWARD S. HAYMAN
California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser #AR006576
* EDUCATION *
San Diego State University * 1981-1986
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, California 92182
Telephone: 619/594-5200
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Real Estate) with
secondary emphasis in physical sciences.
Anthony Schools
5939 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, California 92111
Telephone: 619/571-1121
Federal and State Laws & Regulations * 1996
Real Estate Principles for Appraisers * 1996
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) * 1996
Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA)
SREA is no longer in business
Standards of Professional Practice
Real Estate Appraisal Principles
2-4 Unit Residential Real Estate Seminar
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2003 - Recommenation
To Whom It May Concern,
Greetings from the American Language Institute on the campus of San Diego State
University. Thank you for taking a moment to read this note.
My name is Rob Shaffer, and I coordinate teacher training here. I am writing
this letter on behalf of Howard Steven Hayman, who completed our TEFL
certification program here in January. I would like to respectfully suggest that
Mr. Hayman would be a superb candidate to teach at your institute:
--he has worked over 200 hours as an ALT
--he has lived in Japan, is an intermediate Japanese speaker, and has a deep
appreciation of, understanding of, and respect for, Japanese culture
--he has shown the ability to develop his own lessons and to explain lessons
carefully and well
--he is friendly, warm and patient
Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and please feel free to contact
me should you wish to discuss Mr. Hayman's training.
Best regards,
Rob Shaffer
TEFL/TESL/amTEFL Coordinator
American Language Institute
San Diego State University
website: http://www.americanlanguage.org/amTEFL.html |
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