Profession: Head English Instructor (APR 2017 - APR 2020) at &nursery
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching, Hospitality and Tourism
Work as an after school care educator for elementary school students grades first through third grade. One-on-one English conversation with each student and providing individualized lesson plans, tutoring, and evaluation of each student.
Assistant English Teacher (AUG 2008 - AUG 2012) for the Kawagoe Board of Education
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Worked in Jr. high schools and elementary schools in Japan. Experience working with handicapped children and teens. Planned and executed original lesson plans and speech contest coaching.
International Peer Coach (FEB 2008 - MAY 2008) at Tokyo International University of America
English Language Instruction, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Sports and Athletics
Successfully integrate approximately 100 Japanese exchange students into the Willamette University and Salem community by planning trips and events, organizing weekly group and one-on-one meetings, and instructing on university policy.
Academic Peer Tutor (SEP 2004 - MAY 2008) at Tokyo International University of America
English Language Instruction, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Writing and Journalism
Met with Japanese exchange students outside of class, often in a one-to-one tutoring situation, to help students understand class content and develop better academic English skills.
Soccer Coach & Camp Director (JUN 2003 - AUG 2008) at Santa Cruz Soccer Camp
English Language Instruction, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Sports and Athletics
Successfully managing groups 20 children for a week teaching soccer skills and teamwork as a soccer coach. Overseeing and successfully managing 5-6 groups of 20 campers each along with 10+ soccer coaches a week.
Interests: Some of my favorite things include soccer, digital art, doodling, photography, karaoke, musicals, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, stargazing, Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, children's education, Netflix, Reality TV, trying new foods, learning, Disney, video games, animals, talking with people!
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Education: Bachelor's Degree from Willamette University
Writing and Journalism, Hospitality and Tourism, Education, English Language Instruction
I graduated with a Bachelor's from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon in Japanese Studies with a minor in Japanese language and training in early childhood education. My thesis was on the relationship between shojo manga and women's language.
Spoken Languages: английский (Native), японский (Conversational), испанский (Basic)
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