I am an English educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching high school students in Japan. I specialize in English communication, logical expression, and academic writing, and I enjoy creating engaging materials and dynamic classroom activities that boost students' speaking and writing skills. In addition to classroom teaching, I contribute to curriculum development and use educational technology to support student-centered learning and academic success.

Masanori Sakurai

I am an English educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching high school students in Japan. I specialize in English communication, logical expression, and academic writing, and I enjoy creating engaging materials and dynamic classroom activities that boost students' speaking and writing skills. In addition to classroom teaching, I contribute to curriculum development and use educational technology to support student-centered learning and academic success.

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I am an English educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching high school students in Japan. I specialize in English communication, logical expression, and academic writing, and I enjoy creating engaging materials and dynamic classroom activities that boost students’ speaking and writing skills.

In addition to classroom teaching, I contribute to curriculum development and use educational technology to support student-centered learning and academic success.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Part-Time English Teacher at Hyogo Prefectural Yokawa High School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teach English Communication and Logical Expression to high school students; design lesson plans and teaching materials to improve practical English skills; support students in developing speaking, writing, and presentation abilities; evaluate student progress and provide academic guidance
Senior English Teacher at Osaka Yuhigaoka Gakuen High School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2025
Taught English language courses to high school students for over 30 years; developed original teaching materials and communicative classroom activities; guided students in English conversation, writing, and exam preparation; contributed to curriculum development and English program improvement

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Kansai University, Osaka, Japan
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Kansai University, Osaka, Japan
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

High School Teaching License (English) – Japan
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
EIKEN Grade Pre-1 (Test in Practical English Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
High School Teaching License (English) – Japan
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
EIKEN Grade Pre-1 (Test in Practical English Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Education