Joel Neff
Joel came to Japan in October, 2000. Since then he has worked continuously as an English instructor, teaching
students of all ages from nursery schools toddlers to retirees. He has also taken advantage of opportunities to
design and teach curriculums of his own design at Toshiba, Sharp, and Honda. He enjoys teaching, studying
Japanese, and painting in his free time. Joel lives in Takanezawa with his wife.
Experience
Instructor, Ernest Expert Services, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 2005 - 2010
Planned and conducted lesson activities for Akustu Jr. High School English courses (all levels)
Coached students for and judged at the Tochigi Prefecture Jr. High School English Speech Contest
Planned and taught curriculum and lessons for Toshiba International conversational English courses
Planned and taught curriculum and lessons for Toshiba International business English courses
Planned and taught curriculum and lessons for Sharp International English debate courses
Instructor, Utsunomiya English Center, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 2003
Planned and taught curriculum and lessons for Honda English business courses
Instructor, Peter Pan Daycare, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 2001
Planned and performed lessons for toddlers, complete with singing, dancing, and game playing
Instructor, NOVA Inc., Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 2000 - 2005
Taught all levels of students, from beginner to near expert
Planned and taught specialized business, travel, and TOEIC / TOEFL preparation courses
Worked with children ranging from 3 years old to teenagers
Trained new instructors
Education
Northern Arizona University — B.S. Photography, B.S. Electronic Media, 1998
Arizona Western College — A.A.S. Broadcasting, 1995
Cibola High School — Diploma, 1993
Additional Skills
Japanese speaker (JLPT Level 3 certificate)
