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Art Portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In the last few years of my time working in education I was heavily interested in the research and science of reading. My passion in this subject led me to develop my own decodable reading book series for emergent readers called "Reading Sprouts". As the author and illustrator of this series, I have spent five years producing and publishing sixty books that make a child's first steps into reading as easy as possible. They have been praised by experts in the field of reading science and have been published by an American educational publisher, High Noon Books, that sells them directly to educational institutions throughout the USA. My Book Series was one of two selected by my publisher to represent them during the International Dyslexia Conference in San Antonio, TX, 2022 and again at the International Dyslexia Conference in Columbus, OH, 2023. I have also authored and illustrated two fantasy philosophy children's books for Saphere's P4C programme.…Art Portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In the last few years of my time working in education I was heavily interested in the research and science of reading. My passion in this subject led me to develop my own decodable reading book series for emergent readers called "Reading Sprouts". As the author and illustrator of this series, I have spent five years producing and publishing sixty books that make a child's first steps into reading as easy as possible. They have been praised by experts in the field of reading science and have been published by an American educational publisher, High Noon Books, that sells them directly to educational institutions throughout the USA. My Book Series was one of two selected by my publisher to represent them during the International Dyslexia Conference in San Antonio, TX, 2022 and again at the International Dyslexia Conference in Columbus, OH, 2023. I have also authored and illustrated two fantasy philosophy children's books for Saphere's P4C programme.

Graeme S Wilkinson

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Art Portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In the last few years of my time working in education I was heavily interested in the research and science of reading. My passion in this subject led me to develop my own decodable reading book series for emergent readers called "Reading Sprouts". As the author and illustrator of this series, I have spent five years producing and publishing sixty books that make a child's first steps into reading as easy as possible. They have been praised by experts in the field of reading science and have been published by an American educational publisher, High Noon Books, that sells them directly to educational institutions throughout the USA. My Book Series was one of two selected by my publisher to represent them during the International Dyslexia Conference in San Antonio, TX, 2022 and again at the International Dyslexia Conference in Columbus, OH, 2023. I have also authored and illustrated two fantasy philosophy children's books for Saphere's P4C programme.…Art Portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In the last few years of my time working in education I was heavily interested in the research and science of reading. My passion in this subject led me to develop my own decodable reading book series for emergent readers called "Reading Sprouts". As the author and illustrator of this series, I have spent five years producing and publishing sixty books that make a child's first steps into reading as easy as possible. They have been praised by experts in the field of reading science and have been published by an American educational publisher, High Noon Books, that sells them directly to educational institutions throughout the USA. My Book Series was one of two selected by my publisher to represent them during the International Dyslexia Conference in San Antonio, TX, 2022 and again at the International Dyslexia Conference in Columbus, OH, 2023. I have also authored and illustrated two fantasy philosophy children's books for Saphere's P4C programme.

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In the last few years of my time working in education I was heavily interested in the research and science of reading. My passion in this subject led me to develop my own decodable reading book series for emergent readers called “Reading Sprouts”. As the author and illustrator of this series, I have spent five years producing and publishing sixty books that make a child’s first steps into reading as easy as possible. They have been praised by experts in the field of reading science and have been published by an American educational publisher, High Noon Books, that sells them directly to educational institutions throughout the USA. My Book Series was one of two selected by my publisher to represent them during the International Dyslexia Conference in San Antonio, TX, 2022 and again at the International Dyslexia Conference in Columbus, OH, 2023. I have also authored and illustrated two fantasy philosophy children’s books for Saphere’s P4C programme.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Author and Illustrator at Freelance

September 1, 2023 - Present

Developed decodable reading book series for emergent readers 'Reading Sprouts'; authored and illustrated sixty books; represented at International Dyslexia Conferences in San Antonio (2022) and Columbus (2023).

Teacher/Operations Manager/Level Advisor at Kinder Kids

March 1, 2015 - September 30, 2023

Taught phonics, reading, writing, art, P.E. and numeracy; contributed to curriculum development, edited theme books, created child-led activities, provided printable resources; reorganized childcare policy manuals; managed operations, staff training, and shifts; served as Level Advisor providing ongoing training and guidance.

English Instructor at COCO塾 Nara branch

June 1, 2012 - April 30, 2015

Taught adults general conversation, business, medical, and children lessons; developed over 500 English lessons; created lesson materials and flashcards; planned events and trained new staff; contributed to administration policy improvements.

Teacher Aide at Kavanagh College

April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012

Supported students aged 12–17 with learning difficulties and special needs; taught Mathematics; developed Photoshop lessons and an essay guide; supervised a student with special needs during intervals.

English Instructor at Kohgakusha – English World

February 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011

Taught at various kindergartens in Osaka; helped develop a new curriculum in 2011; designed flashcards and newsletters; trained new teachers; authored a game activity booklet for teachers.

English Instructor at Sky 7 / Cherish International School

November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Taught children aged 3 months to 12 years; planned English lessons with a Japanese co-worker and covered Math, Science, Art, Drama, Geography.

English Instructor at NOVA Group Multi-Media Center

February 1, 2006 - November 30, 2007

Taught English to students of all ages; evaluated progress; selected for NOVA's Government Kids Program teaching at over 40 elementary schools in Osaka.

Assistant Manager and Hospitality at Poppas Pizzeria

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Cash handling, customer service, daily shop operations, stock management, supplier relations, and driving.

Assistant Manager and Hospitality at Poppas Pizzeria

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Cash handling, customer service, shop operations, staff scheduling; contributed to daily operations and driving.