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• Proofread online content to be published on multilingual tourism company's website• Advised AIN founder on cultural content, working remotely from America• Translated brochures, subtitles, and other promotional materials into English

• Advised 11 Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) regarding culture shock, the language barrier, work relations, mental health, and natural disaster preparation• Planned and managed bimonthly events for the South Island community• Fostered a spirit of inclusiveness and camaraderie among the ALTs• Served as a liaison between 11 ALTs and the Board of Education’s 3 Prefectural Advisors• Ensured the safety of ALTs during typhoons and earthquakes

• Taught English language and culture at two senior high schools on Amami and Kikai Island• Designed lesson plans and worksheets, activities, and interactive presentations for classes ranging from 13 to 40 students• Planned and led weekly conversation classes for adult ESL students with limited to advanced proficiency• Created and managed a pen pal program between Japanese high schoolers and English-speaking college students; significantly improved Japanese students’ interest in both English and higher education (2013 – 2016)• Developed and presented the New Islanders’ Informational Workshop at the annual New Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Orientation; created a 19-page Island Living Guide (2013 – 2015)• Volunteered with a team of 10 other ALTs at Oshima High School’s English Camp (Summer 2014)• Taught a workshop about the benefits of student-centered learning at the Skills Development Seminar to over 100 Japanese and native English-speaking teachers (Nov. 2013)• Designed and taught a series of 10 English language and culture classes at the Setouchi Community Center; enrollment exceeded 20-student cap and ranged from teenagers to senior citizens (Summer 2013)• Mentored 6 advanced students to prepare them for their 2-week homestay in California• Evaluated students in the annual English Recitation Contest • Promoted international exchange within the local schools and community• Tutored students for the "Eiken" English proficiency test and college admission interviews

• Served as a liaison between students, faculty, and staff in the World Languages & Cultures, Political Science, and Philosophy departments within the College of Liberal Arts• Answered phone calls and responded to email inquiries• Scheduled academic courses with Banner software, and managed registration troubleshooting and class restriction overrides for students• Ordered and tracked purchase requisitions of textbooks and office supplies• Coordinated scheduling for the Political Science and Language labs• Managed database of confidential academic records for approximately 250 students

• Researched and wrote weekly articles for the Community Features section of the newspaper• Conducted interviews on location and photographed subjects• Covered a wide range of topics including fundraisers, special events, local history, places and people of interest, and breaking news in the community• Reported relevant minutes from monthly Mount Vernon School Board meetings

• Provided excellent customer service while multitasking in a high-paced environment• Prepared, sold, and ensured quality control of foods in the Deli, Meat, and Seafood departments• Trained new employees in the Deli department• Answered customer calls and fulfilled special orders under deadline• Utilized the intercom to make storewide announcements and communicate with other departments• Completed safety training necessary for operating deli slicers• Zoned and restocked shelves as needed

• Wrote weekly blogs about my college experience for the Admissions website• Promoted the college by giving campus tours to prospective students and their families• Hosted prospective students for overnight campus visits and lunches• Conducted recruitment phone calls to high school students