Family Name: Reid First: Laurence Middle: Joseph
リード ローレンス ジヨセフ
Room 410 Social Residence Haijima
5-5-7 Mihoricho
Akishima-Shi
Tokyo
196-0001
090 9607 0047
laurence_reid@yahoo.co.uk
Skills and Experience Summary
A highly experienced and qualified teacher of English, currently living in Japan
Very knowledgeable of English grammar. Native English speaker
Over 30 years’ experience (90% in Japan / 10% in England)
Experience teaching university students and business English to professionals
Has taught English for specific job fields such as human resources, management, logistics, nursing
Experience in teaching adults online using Zoom
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of curriculum design, being the sole teacher of schools, and exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency)
Work Experience
Jul-Sep 1997 Teacher / Social Events – ISIS Education and International Travel, London, England
Jan-May 1998 Teacher – Home-Tuition to 5 Adults, London, England
Jun-Aug 1998 Teacher / Social Events – Bromley School of English, Kent, England
Sep 1998-Mar 1999 Teacher – Home-Tuition to 6 Adults, London, England
Mar 1999-Sep 2000 Teacher / Social Events – Shane English Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Feb-Apr 2002 Teacher / Cambridge Advanced & Proficiency – Oxford House College, London, England
Oct 2002-May 2003 Teacher / Social Events – Shane English Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Jun-Dec 2003 Business English Teacher – Urban Academy, Tokyo, Japan
Jan 2004-Jun 2007 Head Teacher / Curriculum Designer – Oasis English School, Saitama, Japan
Jul 2007-Oct 2009 Teacher / Exam Designer – English Language Services, Tokyo, Japan
Apr 2008-Jan 2009 University English Teacher – Tokyo International University, Saitama, Japan
Jun 2007-Dec 2009 English Teacher – Asaka Community Centre, Saitama, Japan
Jul-Aug 2010 Head Teacher – Select English, Cambridge, England.
Jul-Aug 2011 Teacher – Select English, Cambridge, England. Summer School
May 2012- Jun 2015 Teacher – Atrium British English School, Tokyo, Japan
Oct 2011- Apr 2024 Teacher/ Course Planner – English Village, Tokyo, Japan
Feb 2024 – Present Online Teacher to Adults – Self Employed, Tokyo, Japan
Education and Qualifications
Ordinary Level English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Geography,
French, Sociology, Computer Studies, Religious Studies
1985 Bishop Wulstan High School, Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Advanced Level English Literature, Geography
1988 Ashlawn High School, Rugby, Warwickshire, England
B.A. Degree English Literature/Theology
1991 St. Mary’s College, London, England
Trinity College Certificate TESOL
1997 Oxford House College, London, England
RSA/Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELTA)
2001 International House, Piccadilly, London (Final Exam not taken due to bad health)
2011 Bell School online refresher course
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, listening to music, playing guitar, watching documentaries and films, hiking,
organizing shows and social events.
References are available on request
