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- Specializations: Education/Academic, IT & Web Development, Engineering, Marketing, Tourism - CAT Tools: Matecat, OmegaT, Cafetran, Memsource (Phrase TMS)- JLPT N1- ISO 17100 CertifiedSample Projects: - Research article on footwear and elderly activity during COVID-19 (2000 char)- Marketing brochures and food menus for tourism initiatives of Japanese towns (3000 char over 6 projects)- Website localization for a robotics startup, including Javascript & React code descriptions- Application and recommendation letters for prospective MBA students

Boston, Ma

• Developed and revised components of the American College Readiness track, an EAP program aimed to prepare Japanese students for studying in mainstream courses at American Universities.• Other courses taught: Global Business program (EAP writing, reading, speaking), Public Speaking, Finance ESL, Research Seminar• Served as Field Trip Coordinator, organizing trips in the Boston area and connecting these with students' research projects

Chestnut Hill, Ma

• Teach Foundational Writing and a First-year Seminar course on the theme of multicultural intelligence, incorporating activities to bridge the social gap between international and domestic students• Oversee exploratory and senior student internships at sites in the Boston area• Created a program-wide grammar assessment as a step in implementing Writing Across the Curriculum• Advise students on course/major section, transfers, and employment.• Serve on Faculty Development Committee

Greater Boston Area

• Hired TEFL trainers to establish practicum courses at multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada. • Led trainings on communicative language instruction for teachers on their path to obtaining TEFL certification.

Greater Boston Area

• Managed a team of 10+ teachers and multiple adult ESOL classes.• Developed a 6-level curriculum spanning SPL levels 0-6.• Produced detailed curriculum, syllabus, and course description documents for teachers and students.• Secured funding for a Parent Literacy course.• Created promotional videos and conduct community outreach campaigns.

Braintree, Ma

• Led PD workshops for content-area teachers on working with ELL students in class.• Developed academic ESL courses with college-readiness objectives via Atlas Rubicon software.• Increased use of academic vocabulary in writing through collocation activities based on corpus research. • Balanced multiple priorities: mentoring advisor teachers, organizing performances, and teaching.

Boston, Ma

• Prepared adult ESL students for college and career paths via English lessons.• Led revision of and gained DESE approval for college and career readiness-based curriculum.• Served as primary editor and documented a 140-page curriculum consisting of 5 class levels• Led teachers in developing authentic assessments to match curriculum objectives.• Secured a $4900 grant for a video project to introduce learners to college/career-related English• Recorded audio/video and maintained class blog for listening/speaking drills in language lab.

New Haven, Ct

• Prepared students for university study in an intensive EAP program incorporating four skills. • Guided students in composing essays of a variety of styles necessary for college-level writing. • Held multiple reading strategies workshops for advanced students. • Assisted students with language-learning software in a language technology center. • Held professional development workshops on engaging students and teaching reading strategies.

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

- Taught small group business, college-preparatory, and flight-attendant English courses. - Assisted students with increasing TOEFL scores.- Created teaching materials, TPR activities, and information-gap activities.- Recorded and analyzed student speech for pronunciation training.

- Assisted ESL and non-ESL university students with revision of essays.- Guided ESL students in understanding notes from class and generating ideas for essays.- Recognized and made students aware of recurring grammatical and pragmatic errors.- Recommended natural English expressions and words to ESL students.- Hosted informational sessions about writing essays in university classes.

- Taught basic Mandarin Chinese to middle school students in classes of two levels.- Organized craft and cultural activities, field trips, and acting performances.- Incorporated Chinese websites and Skype in lesson plans to provide authentic input.

Bristol, Ct, Usa

- Planned and delivered basic English lessons to a class of adult Spanish speakers- Used PowerPoint slides to present grammar points- Organized group activities to practice practical survival English expressions

Yongin, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

- Taught basic English lessons to elementary students via a science-based curriculum.- Created and rehearsed acting and singing performances with students.- Invented games for drilling grammar structures in an exciting way.- Supervised children during lunch time and outdoor play time.- Spoke with parents regarding student progress.

Norwich, Connecticut, Usa

- Designed blueprints for temporary alterations of U.S. naval submarines using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software.- Communicated with suppliers, sponsors, and coworkers regarding developmental progress.- Created scaled sketches of rooms while aboard submarines.

Bao'An, Shenzhen, China

- Taught intermediate spoken English to year-10 high school students in classes of 40-50.- Designed lessons plans and PowerPoint presentations to share with fellow teachers.- Planned communicative group activities and created oral-based assessment measures.- Assisted students with writing speeches and essays for school competitions.- Contributed to students' understanding of American culture through lectures in English.- Guided students in completing American university application essays.

Shenzhen, China

- Taught intermediate oral and written English lessons to adult and middle school classes.- Organized debates and speech assignments for students to practice oral and written English.- Trained students in preparing persuasive arguments based on facts from primary sources.- Coached students on achieving native-like pronunciation.

Ms, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

Activities and Societies: TESOL Graduate Assistant Thesis: "Facebook Use and Pragmatic/Grammatical Awareness Among Japanese Learners.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Treasurer, American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Student Division Vice President, Chinese and American.

As, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: David Zubrowski Drafting AwardT.O.P. Academic Scholarship