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United States

New York City , Japan

Assist non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals develop innovative program ideas and communication strategies. Activities may include but are not limited to:• Identifying opportunities for new funding and partnerships• Identifying opportunities for new program development and crafting grant and business proposals • Liaising between contractor and potential partners/funders/clients • Writing web, social media, press, talking points, FAQs, newsletters, and e-newsletter content

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Inuyama, Aichi, Japan

Assisted in the development, training and implementation of a new English learning curriculum in Japan. Shared personal and world culture with students and staff to encourage acceptance and openness to diversity. • Adapted and implemented English curriculum for grades 1 through 6 of public elementary school.• Planned and designed interactive lessons and handouts that effectively reached learning objectives.• Taught 4 to 6 dynamic English lessons per day and led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in English (adapted to virtual group activity in response to Covid-19).• Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.• Coached 21+ homeroom teachers recruited for English instruction roles and organized weekly meetings for team-teaching lesson planning. • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.• Analyzed teaching and training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed goals.• Attended weekly city-wide English teacher meetings to share strategies and update course curricula.

Bronx, New York, United States

Fulfilled both short and long term substitute assignments across all subject areas. • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.• Engaged students and kept on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.• Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.• Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.

New York City

Collaborated closely with the Director of Development to enhance the organization’s capacity to better meet the needs of New York City’s aging population through the injection of new programs and funding streams. Raised an average of 1 to 2 Million in new funds per year.• Developed and initiated research projects and evidence-based social programs.• Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.• Made decisions independently and collaboratively to identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.• Identified, facilitated, and fostered communication between internal and external collaborators and key community stakeholders.• Managed various projects from conception to implementation.• Led cross-functional teams comprised of internal and external partners in data analysis and program development.• Cultivated cooperation through regular meetings designed to foster inter-team camaraderie.• Developed internal tracking system to monitor 8+ simultaneous projects.• Broadened outlook and stayed abreast of current trends on aging, health and evidence-based interventions by engaging in conferences, trainings, and comprehensive literature reviews.• Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for program needs. Secured, on average, 1~2 million dollars/year in grants.

Greater New York City Area

Performed research coordination and project management for the New York City study site of the Culture and Communication in Hypertension Management research study – a national multi-site study on how physicians and patients communicate about hypertension. • Worked with principal investigators and sponsors to coordinate daily activities of research.• Maintained compliance with local Institutional Review Board (IRB)- submitted monthly enrollment updates as well as any amendment to the project's protocol.• Completed trainings on IRB, good clinical practice (GCP), human subject protection/data security, and HIPAA.• Developed data protocols and managed data collection for 3 national sites.• Led staff training for all sites with teams of up to 2 members each.• Screened patient databases and physician referrals to identify prospective research study candidates.• Interviewed 250+ patients following informed consent processes.• Transcribed and evaluated collected data.• Applied SPSS, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint expertise for statistical analysis and high-quality graphical representations of study results.• Performed literary reviews and prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submissions to peer-reviewed publications.

Supported a timely and quality assured implementation of the Healthy Encounters Project for the advancement of geriatric mental health in New York City senior centers. • Conducted clinical interviews of participants (English/ Spanish)• Assessed for depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse• Designed and maintained SPSS and excel databases and performed data analysis• Translated research instruments from English to Spanish• Crafted reports and PowerPoint presentations• Trained and mentored new research assistants

Contracted by the American Red Cross and the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. to teach Basic English and Computer skills to immigrant displaced workers of the World Trade Center tragedy. • Developed a 3 month training curriculum. • Delivered lesson plans and assessed/evaluated student progress. • Prepared and presented a final program evaluation report for the American Red Cross.

Assisted the Director of Youth-For-R.E.A.L in administering and maintaining the after school program of Middle School 399.• Coordinated administrative tasks such as filing security, meal, and space permits.• Guided staff on program documentation and regulations; supervised staff on children activities.• Maintained lines of communication with parents and reported on their children's progress.• Planned special events, including field trips, plays, parties, and community change projects. • Taught as substitute educator in the absence of staff; created age appropriate lesson plans to aid the advance in knowledge, skills, values, and or experience of the children.

Level 2 network administration and troubleshooting, desktop support, & technical writing.• Collaborated in the management Information Technology Projects, including company-wide operating system and software upgrades (400 Workstations),hardware upgrades (200+ workstations).• Assisted the standardization of company software (200+ workstations) and the • Planned and managed several miscellaneous new software platform implementation & configuration. • Conducted computer training for users.

Responsibilities included independent writing projects (e.g. press releases and articles for several Technology based companies such as SONY) for both Magazines and Internet Magazines.

Ma, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Honors & Memberships: [2006] New York University Psychology Masters Scholar (Magna Cum Laude graduate) [2005.

Ba, English

BA Major in English with concentration in Creative Writing Minor in Biology