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Christopher S. Hewitt, M.A. (a.k.a. Huey) Curriculum Vitae During my professional teaching career, I have taught Spanish at the University of Rhode Island, a wide variety of English classes and Art History at one of Mexico's leading Educational Institutes. as well as taught American Literature and Translation IV at the University of Sonora, Mexico. In addition to my regular teaching duties, I have also presented materials at several TOESL conferences in the US and Mexico as well as designed and taught an on-line English course based on Collaborative Reading Groups.  Using my Professional Translation experience for a publication firm, I was also able to help coordinate the University of Sonora's Student Translation service, and in a coordinated effort between his students and Surfrider Foundation, I initiated and oversaw a Spanish Translation Project as well as provided free translations for the Surfrider Costa Rica, for which I earned a Volunteer Award from the National Surfrider Foundation.  Since moving to Japan, I have taught basic and conversational English in several small schools, university students at Nihon University and Hosei Univrsity, as well as Business English at some of Japans leading compamies, including Sanofi-Aventis and Dentsu. Currently, in addition to regular business and private classes, I teach at Kaplan Japan Aoyama and Ginza centers, where I teach TOEFL, TOEIC and GRE AWA writing, amongst other classes. * Academic Education Professional Teaching  Experience  Professional Conference Presentations Professional Certificates, Conferences and Courses Professional Affiliations Educational Courses Designed  Professional Translation and Editing Experience Modeling and Voice Work Awards and Recognitions     EDUCATION Masters of Arts in Spanish, University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Arts, University of Rhode Island Majors in Spanish, English, and Comparative Literature with a focus on World Literature in Translation Minor in Writing International Exchange Program, Colegio de Espana, Salamanca, Spain Matriculated in intensive grammar and linguistics program and audited three courses of Hispanic Literature, concentrating on both Latin American and Peninsular Spanish.  National Student Exchange Program, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Cayey Studied Philosophy, Mathematics, Linguistics (ESL), and History in the heart of Puerto Rico Intensive Medieval Spanish Language and Cultural Program, France and Northern Spain Studied Medieval Spanish Art, History, Literature, Language and Culture while walking 800 miles across northern Spain- Camino de Santiago. top PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE  University Instructor Nihon University Teach English to Freshmen and upper classmen at Nihon University with a focus on Oral English skills. University Instructor Toyo University Teach critical and analytical thinking and oral expression in English through an examination of current events in Japan and around the world. . Exam Preparation Instructor Teach TOEFL, TOEIC and GRE writing at Kaplan Japan Aoyama Center, as well as intensive English classes and workshops using the Northstar Series at Kaplan Japan Ginza Center..  Private Language Consultant Teach Conversational, Business and Academic English to Private parties, including PhD, Senior University Students, Business Professionals and General Office Workers, as well as copy editing of academic papers and senior abstract, and preparation for the Japanese National Tourist Guide Examination.  Business English Instructor and Consultant International Management Institute, Tokyo, Japan, June 2004  Teach Business English to large Japanese Corporations, including Sound Education, Presentation Skills, Self-Motivation and Self-Esteem.  English teacher Small Private School (2years to Adult), Japan, August 2003- June  Visiting Professor Universidad de Sonora, Jan. 2002 to August 2002 Created and implemented course curriculum for North American Literature and Translation IV English Instructor levels 2-9, Instituto Tecnologico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, July 1999- Dec. 2001 All teaching responsibilities, including curriculum design and material selection, for various levels from 2-9 Art History Instructor Instituto Tecnologico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, July 2000- Dec. 2001 All teaching responsibilities, including workshops and revision of electronic course on Lotus Notes Platform TOEFL Preparation Instructor Apr. 2000- May 2002 Initiated, designed and implemented TOEFL preparatory course for ITESM Staff and UNI-SON students Spanish Instructor University of Rhode Island, September 1996- 1999  All teaching responsibilities for levels 1-4, including created guide sheets, worksheets and exam writing Substitute Teacher Jr. High - High School: Rhode Island Spring 1999 Substitute Teacher Kindergarten - High School & Remedial School: Fairfax, Virginia 1995- 1996 school year English-Spanish mentor volunteer (course credit) URI SWAS program in collaboration with Mt. Hope H.S., Providence, RI ESL Volunteer Assistant Worked with 9th-12th grade students from more than 7 countries top PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS "American Educational System" Invited Lecturer, Universidad Kino, Sonora, Mexico, November, 2002 "Using Collaborative Exercises and Literature in an EFL Classroom", AZ-TESOL Conference, Arizona, 2002 "Combining Collaborative Learning and Literature in an EFL Classroom" Mextesol Regional Conference, Hermosillo, Sonora, MX, 2002 "Reading Groups: a collaborative approach to reading" Mextesol National Conference, Puebla, , MX, 2001 "Reading Groups: set-up and implementation" Mextesol Academic Saturday, Hermosillo, MX, 2001  top PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, CONFERENCES AND COURSES "Sound Production Workshop", Sound Production and Language Learning Intensive Training, including sound production and recognition, IMI, Tokyo, Japan, June-July 2004 "A Crazy Way to Pray" a 3 day creative, self-expression workshop with Tandy Beal, Esalen, November, 2002 SUN: Writer's Workshop, Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA, writing workshop, 2002 AZ-TESOL Conference: "Language: A Bridge to Piece", Tucson, Arizona, 2002 Mextesol Regional Conference, Hermosillo, Mexico, 2002 Mextesol National Conference, Puebla, Mexico, 2001 Mextesol National Conference, Mazatlan, Mexico, 1999 Mextesol Academic Saturday, Hermsillo, Mexico, 2001 "Collaborative Learning / Aprendizaje Colaborativo (Modulo I: Conocimientos Basicos)" 2001  "Teaching Strategies and Techniques/ Estrategias y Tenicas Didacticas" 2000 "Quality Seminar/ Seminario de Calidad" 1999 "Redesign Interactive Workshop/ Taller Interactivo del Rediseno" ITESM, 1999-2001 top PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Esalenｮ Massage and Bodywork Association, 2003 Member of MEXTESOL,  Sonora Chapter, Sonora, Mexico, 1999-2002 top EDUCATIONAL COURSES DESIGNED  English III: based on the use of Collaborative Learning Techniques, Literature and the use of Rubrics, designed on the Lotus Notes "Learning Space" platform, Tec de de Monterrey, Sonora, Mexico, 2001 TOEFL Preparation Course: focused on oral comprehension and grammar, ITESM and Universidad de Sonora top PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION AND EDITING EXPERIENCE Technical Coordinator/ Consultant/ Editor Bufete de Traduccion, Universidad de Sonora Proofread translations, translated documents, organized and gave feedback to student translators, organized and reformatted database and service regulations, and interacted directly with public: English-Spanish, Spanish-English Project Coordinator/ Editor/ Translator  Materials for Surfrider Foundation and the Universidad de Sonora. Initiated and coordinated project acting as liaison between Surfrider and Universidad de Sonora student translators, organized and directed round table discussions with translators, translated and edited translations: English-Spanish Technical Translator and Creative Translator "Picture Yourself in" Weissner Publicidad   Translated and edited over 100 Technical and Informative Articles and Tables, and over 200 ads: Spanish-English Script Translator for promotional videos (6) for "Picture Yourself in" Weissner Publicidad: Span.-Engl. Technical Translator and Copy Editor Promotional Campaign for the Government of Sonora, Mexico  Edited and translated over 30 pages and tables, as well as script for video: Spanish-English, English Editing Translator and Editor Art History Redesign Course, Introduction through Baroque Period, ITESM Campus Sonora Norte Translated and Edited course on Lotus Notesｮ Platform while adding supplementary information: Spanish-English top MODELING AND VOICE WORK Model/Actor TV Commercial and Brochure for "Superllantes", Mexico 1999 Professional Voice (English) Promotional Video, City of Agua Prieta, for "Picture Yourself in" Weissner Publicidad Professional Voice (English) Promotional Video, City of San Luis Rio Colorado, for "Picture Yourself in" Weissner Publicidad Professional Voice (English) Promotional Video, City of Guasave, for "Picture Yourself in" Weissner Publicidad Professional Voice (English) Promotional Campaign Video for the Government of Sonora, Mexico top AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 2002 Outstanding Volunteer Award: Surfrider Foundation. For coordination of translation work. 2002 Earth day Recognition Award. Universidad de Sonora. For work with Surfrider Foundation 1995 Recognition as invited guest for Opening Statement for the Women's Poetry Reading, University of RI 1995 Player's Player Award. South County Kicks Men's Soccer Club 1990 All New England Tournament Honors. Colonial Soccer Association top

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