Keiko Schlabach Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Helps Japanese researchers and business professionals become effective English communicators through 1:1 coaching, workshops, and online courses • Trains business professionals in the U.S. on communication skills • Bridges the gap between native speakers and non-native speakers of English through cross-cultural communication training NOW OFFERING: 1on1 PREP Coachinghttps://courses.englishempowered.com/courses/1on1prepcoachingClear Response Traininghttps://courses.englishempowered.com/bundles/clear-response-training

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Supports the CIC Japan Desk in the Startup City Acceleration Program and the Global Acceleration Hub• Coaches Japanese startups on effective pitching/communication skills so that they can successfully expand their businesses to the U.S. market

San Francisco Bay Area

• Facilitates communication workshops for both native and non-native speakers of English• Helps individual business professionals overcome specific communication challenges in 1:1 coaching

Tokyo, Japan

• Co-authored TOEFLテスト ゼロからの完全対策, a TOEFL preparation book for English learners in Japan• Write TOEFL/TOEIC preparation materials and practice tests, including passages, lecture scripts, conversations, questions, answer options and answer samples • Design level-specific English learning materials for K-12 students in Japan• Edit English textbooks and English learning materials for major publishers and distance learning programs in Japan

Ibaraki, Japan

The Basic and Advanced Presentation Skills for Researchers are practice-oriented online courses designed to help Japanese researchers build basic presentation skills so that they can deliver effective oral presentations at international conferences. • Developed the curriculum and the video lectures• Give feedback to students on their presentation content, organization, delivery, and pronunciation (and visual aids in the Advanced Course)• Provide Skype lessons tailored to individual student needs• Create bi-weekly video newsletters that address common concerns regarding giving presentations and attending conferences

Boston, Ma

• Translated academic texts (e.g., papers and abstracts), websites, and letters, etc. from Japanese to English and English to Japanese.

Boston, Ma

• Administered the Cambridge Exams, including scheduling exams, coordinating staff, and handling inquiries.

Boston, Ma

• Coordinated with the Academic Director regarding program / faculty management and professional development. • Advised teachers, resolve classroom scheduling issues and uphold program policies daily. • Created and revise academic documents such as operational manuals, teachers’ handbooks, and academic calendars.

Boston, Ma

Advising Coordinator • Assisted teacher advisors in handling questions from students. • Coordinated with administrators and advisors to provide optimum solutions for the students and ensure their success. • Compiled an advisors’ manual to facilitate processes and help advisors more effectively address student issues. Instructor • Taught academic English skills to undergraduate and post-graduate international students. • Developed curriculum and lesson materials that address students’ needs. Advisor • Counseled students on academic, cultural, and personal issues in a regular conference.

San Francisco Bay Area

Instructor • Taught all skill areas of English for both academic and everyday settings to pre-academic international students from the beginning to the advanced level. • Coordinated with the supervisors and other instructors to discuss classroom issues on a regular basis as well as attending formal teacher workshops and bi-weekly meetings. Teacher Trainer • Trained an intern teacher by observing and giving feedback on creation of lesson plans, teaching skills, and classroom management through daily meetings. Activity Coordinator • Organized weekly cultural activities for the students to utilize English out of class and to explore the Bay Area.

Ma, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Leader of The Missing Link--volunteer organization helping international students in Japan

Communications