John Vaughters

About

With a diverse background in education and professional experience, this individual has cultivated a unique skill set that bridges the arts and technology. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder, they transitioned into the tech world with a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp. Their career began in the creative industry as a Makeup Effects Lab Assistant, before moving into the field of education as an ESL Instructor with companies like Gaba Corporation and 株式会社ノヴァ. Currently, they serve as an English Consultant and Materials Leader at 株式会社テンナイン・コミュニケーション, where they design and conduct English training courses and contribute to VR-based events. Their role involves translating and proofreading, showcasing their linguistic proficiency and attention to detail. This blend of creativity, technical acumen, and language expertise defines their professional journey.

Experience

• Senior English Consultant - Materials Lead · 株式会社テンナイン・コミュニケーション09-01-2017

  Conducted training covering meetings, presentations, basic conversation, both face-to-face and online. Created English training courses for all clients and custom English courses on a per-client basis. Key consultant on VR-based events. Developed and conducted training for staff. Created system documentation for in-house use. Translated documents from Japanese to English. Proofread client documents such as emails, presentations, and reports.

• ESL Instructor · Jabble 英会話スクール02-01-2010 – 08-01-2017

  Taught students English vocabulary and phrases needed for daily conversation and work. Wrote in-house materials and created online media content. Assisted with management of the branch as well as employee training. Conducted sales and promotion for the company.

• One-on-one ESL Instructor · Gaba Corporation01-01-2007 – 02-01-2013

  Taught one-on-one English lessons with a focus on conversation and business situations. Helped create and edit materials used in all branches, as well as online media content. Assisted clients with business preparation such as presentations, business documents, and speeches.

• ESL Instructor · 株式会社ノヴァ06-01-2003 – 10-01-2007

  Taught one-on-one and group English lessons with a focus on conversation. Conducted sales with potential clients. Headed the opening of a new branch in central Tokyo.

• Internal Affairs Transcriber · County of Los Angeles Probation Department01-01-2000 – 02-01-2003

  Transcribed employee conduct interviews for Internal Affairs investigators. Handled highly sensitive information. Assisted department with general administrative tasks.

• Makeup Effects Lab Assistant · W.M. Creations, Inc.10-01-1998 – 11-01-1998

  Involved in effects and prop creation. Responsible for buying supplies and maintaining lab and equipment.

• Makeup Effects Lab Assistant · Creative Character Engineering07-01-1998 – 08-01-1998

  Involved in effects and prop creation. Responsible for buying supplies and maintaining lab and equipment.

Education

• freeCodeCampFull Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering
• University of Colorado BoulderBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
• CodeAcademy

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