I coach undergraduate students on how to work through various university processes (including academic conduct), edit and critique their letters and statements, and help them seek out what options are available to them. As an Ombudsperson, I work to ensure that equity and fairness are being maintained, and advise students on how to maximize their right to be heard. I work using multi-partiality to help students understand different perspectives and how their actions may or many not be… Show more I coach undergraduate students on how to work through various university processes (including academic conduct), edit and critique their letters and statements, and help them seek out what options are available to them. As an Ombudsperson, I work to ensure that equity and fairness are being maintained, and advise students on how to maximize their right to be heard. I work using multi-partiality to help students understand different perspectives and how their actions may or many not be perceived. I am also learning about the profession and engaging in a variety of professional development activities as a part of this co-operative internship. Show less

Adapted and implemented a multi-year elementary level phonics program for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes in order to address recurring issues in secondary schools and to empower students to learn, acted as the primary lesson planner for grade 6 English for one year, created interactive communication and comprehension activities for kindergarten through senior high school English EFL classes, coached other teachers on language education and interactive lesson planning during a major… Show more Adapted and implemented a multi-year elementary level phonics program for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes in order to address recurring issues in secondary schools and to empower students to learn, acted as the primary lesson planner for grade 6 English for one year, created interactive communication and comprehension activities for kindergarten through senior high school English EFL classes, coached other teachers on language education and interactive lesson planning during a major elementary curriculum reform, spearheaded improved special education supports in junior high, led community English language classes for 4 years, and presented at four education conferences on implementing phonics in EFL classes, cross-cultural communication in the workplace, effective textbook use and activity planning for EFL classes, and preparing for the upcoming elementary and junior high school curriculum changes. Show less

Worked directly for the Town of Kamikawa (Kamikawa-cho) Board of Education as a JET Programme participant.

Educate customers regarding wireless communication and device usage, as well as connect them with the most appropriate services for their needs.

Accept and approve application for student funding (either personal funding for conference opportunities or funding for student organizations), assisted with policy development efforts, collaborating with other commissions on student legislation and activities, sat on the Clubs Committee (1 year) and assisted with student organization management and funding, and successfully campaigned for the inclusion of vision care into the undergraduate student healthcare plan.