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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Under the direction of professor, participate in research funded by a Minerva Grant- Present research at the Department of Defense Minerva Meeting and Program Review in April 2024- Complete CITI training for Human Subjects Research and learn case study methodology- Collect information from online sources, such as news articles and social media posts, for compilation and summarization- Compose research papers and slide decks to be presented at the virtual International Studies Associate conference in August 2023 and July 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Complete administrative tasks such as running ticketing and attendance for events, making catering orders, collecting and compiling student responses to forms, and sending emails to the 128 residents of the village- Supervise, offer assistance to, and address concerns with four student mentors- Meet with 10 students who are completing capstone projects to offer assistance and assess progress prior to their due date and presentations- Provide a safe space where students in the village can ask for advice or address their concerns- Assist Housing and Residence Life with Spring closing duties, including moving unclaimed furniture and collecting keys

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

- Assisted Japanese teachers in English language classes at two elementary schools and one junior high school through modelling language, leading activities catered to each class, and planning lessons- Proofread and edited student writing, including official speeches and high school entrance exams, and teacher writing, including homework and final exams- Motivated students to learn and use English through providing engaging lessons and real-world cultural context, giving adequate praise, and interacting with them during lunch, recess, and special school events- Overcame various linguistic and cultural barriers to become an effective, productive, and engaged member of staff- Acted as a cultural ambassador to the United States through explaining cultural differences and customs as necessary during lessons, making bulletin boards about cultural differences, and participating in open dialogue about culture with both students and teachers- Translated detailed lesson plans from Japanese to English

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

- Assisted customers in person and over the phone in finding and purchasing the correct textbooks- Trained new employees on working the cash register, using bookstore computer software, and organizing merchandise- Maintained an enhanced visual presentation and the organization of merchandise- Cooperated with managers and team members to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced, high stress environment

Non-Degree Program, Intensive Japanese

Participating in the intensive Japanese course for 2 semesters as part of Boren Fellowship

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Studies

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association Served as a graduate research assistant from February 2023 to August 2024. Selected.

Bachelor Of Arts, Japanese Studies

Activities and Societies: International Club, Japan Club, Charlotte Lifters, CRU, University Honors Program

Japanese Studies

Activities and Societies: English Newspaper Club, Ikebana I completed one academic year as an exchange student at Doshisha University. I.