Curriculum Vitae
Education
2012- 2013
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
Overall GPA 3.66; Major GPA 3.67; Minor GPA 3.6
Bachelor of Arts, Second Language Studies, Anticipated Graduation Dec., 2013
2007-2010
University of Hawai'i, Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, Hawai'I, U.S.A.
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
2002-2006
Osaka Gakuin University Suita, Osaka, Japan
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Languages, German
Teaching Experience
2014-2016
Assisstant Teacher/Co-teacher through J-LEAP of Japan Foundation
Shaler Area High School Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
2015-2016
Japanese Language Volunteer
Carnegie Library at Oakland Main Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
2008-2010
Tutor/Teaching Assistant for Japanese classes (JPN101,102)
Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
2008-2009, 2012-2013
Teaching Assistant at Kumon (After school self-learning program for children)
Kumon centers at Moiliili and Kapahulu Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
Other Work Experience
2010-2011
Kintetsu International Corp. Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
(Bilingual Tour Coordinator)
2006-2007
Ganko Sushi at Kansai International Airport Izumisano ,Osaka, Japan
(Bilingual Host/Busser/Server)
Skills
Languages: Japanese (native speaker), English (Advanced), German (low-intermediate),
Korean (beginner), French (beginner).
Computers: Comfortable with PC and Mac formats. Proficient in Microsoft Word.
Familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Other skills: Driving licenses both in Japan (Clean) and experienced driving in U.S.A.
Awards
2008 Presidential Award (bronze) through 100 hours of service learning.
2009 Gen's Award - selected as the most outstanding student of International café.
Memberships
2012-2013 ABCs of SLS (Undergraduate student organization in the Department of Second Lanugage Studies)
2013 Golden Key International Honor Society (general member)
Interests
Professional Interests: Bilingualism, culture in teaching, motivation.
Personal Interests: Singing, watching movies, traveling, playing tennis, tea ceremony.
References
Available upon request
2012- 2013
University of Hawai'i at Manoa Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
Overall GPA 3.66; Major GPA 3.67; Minor GPA 3.6
Bachelor of Arts, Second Language Studies, Anticipated Graduation Dec., 2013
- Focus on coursework of Major studies in language teaching, bilingual education and intercultural communication.
- Relevant courses:
SLS303: Second Language Teaching
SLS312: Techniques in Second Language Teaching: Reading & Writing
SLS380: Bilingual Education
SLS441: Language and Concepts: Second Language Learning & Teaching
- Focus on coursework of Minor studies in Japanese linguistics and pedagogy.
- Relevant courses:
JPN350: Intro to Japanese Linguistics
JPN370: Language in Japanese Society
JPN451: Structure of Japanese
JPN452: Intro to Japanese Pedagogical Grammar
2007-2010
University of Hawai'i, Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, Hawai'I, U.S.A.
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
- Certified in TESOL through Second Language Teaching Course.
- A leader of International Café is an award winning service-learning center of KCC where you can meet and help people from all over the world.
- Participated in aiding Hawaii’s homeless, elderly and environmental issues, as well as Japanese language learners.
2002-2006
Osaka Gakuin University Suita, Osaka, Japan
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Languages, German
- A student leader of International Chat Lounge which provides students with a welcoming learning environment where they can strengthen their ability to communicate in international languages and broaden their awareness of various cultures around the world through service learning.
Teaching Experience
2014-2016
Assisstant Teacher/Co-teacher through J-LEAP of Japan Foundation
Shaler Area High School Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Assisted the lead teacher of the school for planning lessons and creating activities.
- Prosecuted Co-Teaching/Team-Teaching for 2 years learned through J-LEAP trainings.
- Contributed ameliorating the Japanese program and increasing students who take the program.
http://www.jflalc.org/pub-breeze87-SI.html
https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/japanese/teach/dispatch/voice/j-leap/report/term_4/4-5.html
2015-2016
Japanese Language Volunteer
Carnegie Library at Oakland Main Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Created lesson plans for Japanese class for beginners and taught classes.
- Helped Japanese conversation classes as a facilitator.
2008-2010
Tutor/Teaching Assistant for Japanese classes (JPN101,102)
Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
- Assisted teachers and helped students with Japanese grammar, writings, pronunciations and activities.
- Observed teachers how they teach and contact with their students, and students' motivations and learning behavior.
2008-2009, 2012-2013
Teaching Assistant at Kumon (After school self-learning program for children)
Kumon centers at Moiliili and Kapahulu Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
- Correct and grade students' class-works.
- Guide and answer students' questions for their grammar, conversation and reading skills.
- Keep eyes on students' attitude and warn their behaviors.
Other Work Experience
2010-2011
Kintetsu International Corp. Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.
(Bilingual Tour Coordinator)
- Confirmed customers' reservation of hotels, transportations and tours to give them safe and enjoyable vacation.
- Introduced and Sold various kinds of tour packages to customers.
- Created customers' or groups' itineraries.
2006-2007
Ganko Sushi at Kansai International Airport Izumisano ,Osaka, Japan
(Bilingual Host/Busser/Server)
- Greeted customers, seating them, and answering phones as a host.
- Turned tables as a busser.
- Ensured customers’ satisfaction and making their experience an enjoyable one as a server.
Skills
Languages: Japanese (native speaker), English (Advanced), German (low-intermediate),
Korean (beginner), French (beginner).
Computers: Comfortable with PC and Mac formats. Proficient in Microsoft Word.
Familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Other skills: Driving licenses both in Japan (Clean) and experienced driving in U.S.A.
Awards
2008 Presidential Award (bronze) through 100 hours of service learning.
2009 Gen's Award - selected as the most outstanding student of International café.
Memberships
2012-2013 ABCs of SLS (Undergraduate student organization in the Department of Second Lanugage Studies)
2013 Golden Key International Honor Society (general member)
Interests
Professional Interests: Bilingualism, culture in teaching, motivation.
Personal Interests: Singing, watching movies, traveling, playing tennis, tea ceremony.
References
Available upon request
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