Simon Humphries

Professor at Kansai University
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  • French -
  • Japanese -
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Nick Doyle

I have worked with Simon in a professional capacity organising three English and Japanese educational exchange programmes. I always found Simon to be extremely professional and very organised. He is very approachable person, an excellent communicator, always responds to challenges positively and can solve problems with outstanding results.

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Credentials

  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N3
    Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)
    Sep, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Kansai University
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Professor
      • Apr 2018 - Present

  • Kansai University
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Associate Professor, Deputy Director of Study Abroad Programme
      • Apr 2014 - Present

      Teach international business communication (including marketing, negotiation and business writing) in the Faculty of Foreign Language Studies. Teach presentation skills in the Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research. Teach international business communication (including marketing, negotiation and business writing) in the Faculty of Foreign Language Studies. Teach presentation skills in the Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research.

  • Doshisha University
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Assistant Professor
      • 2011 - Mar 2014

      Was a member of the entrance test committee, in-house journal editing committee, PR committee and the international liaisons committee. Designed and taught courses for overseas study preparation, TOEFL iBT Test preparation, presentation skills, and textbook analysis and development skills (for future English teachers). Also taught core courses such as advanced speaking, and advanced listening (using CALL - computer assisted language learning). Was a member of the entrance test committee, in-house journal editing committee, PR committee and the international liaisons committee. Designed and taught courses for overseas study preparation, TOEFL iBT Test preparation, presentation skills, and textbook analysis and development skills (for future English teachers). Also taught core courses such as advanced speaking, and advanced listening (using CALL - computer assisted language learning).

  • Kyoto University
    • Japan
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting Lecturer
      • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

      Taught academic writing. Taught academic writing.

  • Kinki University Technical College
    • Associate Professor, Manager of International Liaisons Department
      • Apr 2001 - Mar 2011

      Initiated new communicative curriculum. Implemented and managed international liaisons link with Mid-Cheshire College (UK). Trained English Speaking Society (ESS) students for presentation and speech contests (Kinki Region champions 2007, 2008 and 2009). Initiated new communicative curriculum. Implemented and managed international liaisons link with Mid-Cheshire College (UK). Trained English Speaking Society (ESS) students for presentation and speech contests (Kinki Region champions 2007, 2008 and 2009).

  • Tarporley High School
    • Trainee French teacher
      • Jan 2001 - Mar 2001

      Practical component of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course. Taught French to students aged 11-18. Practical component of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course. Taught French to students aged 11-18.

  • Malbank School
    • Trainee French teacher
      • Sep 2000 - Dec 2000

      Practical component of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course. Taught French to students aged 11-18. Practical component of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course. Taught French to students aged 11-18.

  • One World Express
    • Translator
      • 1999 - 2000

      Manager of communications between the company, customers and French-speaking agents in Africa. Manager of communications between the company, customers and French-speaking agents in Africa.

  • 文部科学省
    • Japan
    • Executive Offices
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant language teacher of English
      • Jul 1997 - Jul 1999

      Taught English to junior high school students (aged 12-15). Part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Taught English to junior high school students (aged 12-15). Part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.

Education

  • Macquarie University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Linguistics
    2005 - 2011
  • Aston University
    Master of Science (MSc), TESOL
    2003 - 2005
  • Aston University
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Business and Modern Languages (French)
    1993 - 1997
  • Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management
    Study abroad programme, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    1995 - 1996
  • Sandbach School
    A-Level, French, Economics and History
    1991 - 1993

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