About
I'm Josh,
I'm from Washington, DC but currently living in the Philippines. I've visited more than 300 cities in 31 countries and lived in five of them - all this traveling has broadened my perspectiv... e on things and I've been able to do all this while being in the military, being an English, Math and STEM teacher, and a Tour Guide. I consider myself to be a polymath - I love to learn about many things, like different cultures and languages. I'm also into all sorts of outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, parkour, acrobatics, swimming, diving, snowboarding. I love singing and playing the guitar and piano, especially jamming with friends and family. I'm also into health and fitness, and have trained in various styles of martial arts for over 24 years. There's no limit to what you can learn, and one of the best ways to learn is to teach, which is why I love teaching :) I adhere to the Kaizen philosophy (Japanese term meaning continuous improvement), and always adopt critical thinking and an interdisciplinary approach to learning.read more
Education
Mount St Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
2011 - 2012
Air Force Community College
Associates Degree, Human Resource Management
2007 - 2010
Ateneo De Davao University
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management
2003 - 2007
Experience
Martial arts instructor
Kaizen Fight Academy
Aug 2008 - present
-Teach practical techniques, concepts and philosophy integrating physical and spiritual aspects
-Cre... ate customized lessons and curriculum i.e. women’s self-defense, kids’ class, adult weapons classread more
Adult ESL Teacher
CASA de Maryland
May 2014 - Apr 2023
-Planned and taught lessons, administer tests, led field trips, spearheaded extra-curricular events
... -Collaborated with a team to prepare and facilitate ESL classes by procuring materials to advertise events
-Organized excursions in Washington, DC and Hangzhou, China to immerse students in real life situations
-Integrated latest teaching techniques and technology to engage students using various audiovisual aidsread more
Title 1 Interventionist/Tutor
Performance Management Services, LLC
Sep 2018 - Jun 2022
- Empower students K through high school by teaching STEM, Math, Reading and Writing skills
- Monito... r and foster students’ progress by administering assessments and delivering targeted lessonsread more
High School English Teacher
Maple Leaf International School
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
-Planned and taught lessons, administer tests, led field trips, spearheaded extra-curricular events
... -Collaborated with a team to prepare and facilitate ESL classes by procuring materials to advertise events
-Organized excursions in Washington, DC and Hangzhou, China to immerse students in real life situations
-Integrated latest teaching techniques and technology to engage students using various audiovisual aidsread more
English Teacher
EF ENGLISH FIRST CHINA
Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
-Planned and taught lessons, administer tests, led field trips, spearheaded extra-curricular events
... -Collaborated with a team to prepare and facilitate ESL classes by procuring materials to advertise events
-Organized excursions in Washington, DC and Hangzhou, China to immerse students in real life situations
-Integrated latest teaching techniques and technology to engage students using various audiovisual aidsread more
Marketing Liaison
Center for Student Diversity
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
-Designed and created slogans, print and other marketing materials to promote school events
-Helped ... organize campus events and coordinate with student organizations promoting cultural diversityread more
HR Specialist
US Air Force
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
-Trained and supported coworkers to help ensure quality standards in database management
-Managed an... d processed military records including resolving pay disputes (acquired SECRET clearance)
-Reviewed and updated performance reports and helped maintain over 2000 personnel quality standards
-Interviewed members and dependents to check eligibility for benefits such as pay, leave, allowances
-Conducted weekly briefings for procedures on reassignments and discharge to hundreds of personnelread more