Cyrus Segawa Konstantinakos, Ed.D

Research Fellow at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • Japanese Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Restorative Justice Practices (RJP)
    Restorative Justice RI (Formerly Youth Restoration Project)
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
    Boston University
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Japanese-Language Proficiency Test: Level N1 (Advanced Level)
    The Japan Foundation
    Aug, 1998
    - Nov, 2024
  • Massachusetts Secondary Teaching Certification in Behavioral Science
    Harvard University Graduate School of Education
    Jan, 1994
    - Nov, 2024
  • Massachusetts Secondary Teaching Certification in Biology
    Harvard University Graduate School of Education
    Jan, 1994
    - Nov, 2024
  • Massachusetts Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies
    Harvard University Graduate School of Education
    Jan, 1994
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Fellow
      • May 2022 - Present

      Supporting School-Based Equity Roundtables, the signature DEI initiative of the Boston Public Schools. Engaging students and families as experts in helping to identify and eliminate the root causes of inequity within schools, and collaborating with them on the production of new instructional materials that support culturally sustaining pedagogy. Supporting School-Based Equity Roundtables, the signature DEI initiative of the Boston Public Schools. Engaging students and families as experts in helping to identify and eliminate the root causes of inequity within schools, and collaborating with them on the production of new instructional materials that support culturally sustaining pedagogy.

  • Pine Manor College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Program Manager, Lecturer, and Student Success Coach
      • 2018 - Present

      Taught course sequence in Inclusive Leadership, which supported students to design and implement initiatives that better integrated one of the most diverse student bodies in the U.S. Helped develop a NASPA-awarded approach to student-success coaching. Served on Diversity and Restorative Justice steering committees. Developed graduate pathways with Harvard Business School and Boston University. Advised Black Student Union, Global Gators, Anime Club, Outdoor Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, and an intercultural peer counseling group. Show less

  • Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Alumni Association
    • Nigeria
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director
      • 2013 - 2018

      Designed a yearlong program in global leadership development that included participation by Noam Chomsky, Peace Corps, and UN Women among others. Created a student internship that was promoted by the U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education as a model of student engagement. Provided ongoing psychosocial, academic, life-skills, and professional support to Fellows. Produced with students photo-essay books that were adopted by secondary schools in Nicaragua, Uganda, and the Boston Public Schools. Engaged nearly 200 alumni and affiliates in producing a commemorative book endorsed by Former President Jimmy Carter. Managed program budget and lead-authored successful 5-year contract renewal proposal. Show less

  • Boston University CELOP
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Lecturer
      • 2010 - 2013

      Taught core course and multiple electives and served on Curriculum Committee. Earned student evaluation of 4.8/5.0. Peer evaluations emphasized skill at fostering a positive rapport among students, sensitivity to cultural diversity, and use of varied media. Taught core course and multiple electives and served on Curriculum Committee. Earned student evaluation of 4.8/5.0. Peer evaluations emphasized skill at fostering a positive rapport among students, sensitivity to cultural diversity, and use of varied media.

  • University of Guam
    • Guam
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Visiting Lecturer
      • 2010 - 2012

      Led over 100 local residents in producing a trilingual photo-essay book, "The ABCs of Chamorro: An Alphabetical Journey through the Language and Culture of the Mariana Islands," currently being sold to tourists and donated to schools and libraries across the Marianas. Led over 100 local residents in producing a trilingual photo-essay book, "The ABCs of Chamorro: An Alphabetical Journey through the Language and Culture of the Mariana Islands," currently being sold to tourists and donated to schools and libraries across the Marianas.

  • Harvard Extension School
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Adjunct Lecturer
      • 2009 - 2010

      Taught English to international students preparing to begin Harvard graduate programs. Cumulative student evaluation: 4.96 out of 5.0. Invited by the Republic of Korea to present recommendations on English-language instruction to national education officials. Taught English to international students preparing to begin Harvard graduate programs. Cumulative student evaluation: 4.96 out of 5.0. Invited by the Republic of Korea to present recommendations on English-language instruction to national education officials.

  • Keio University
    • Japan
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Visiting Lecturer
      • 2005 - 2008

      Designed and taught courses in English and educational media production. Coordinated over 100 students in producing "The ABCs of Japanese," an introductory workbook in Japanese language and culture that was adopted by schools in four countries. Introduced course on application essay-writing for seniors applying to graduate programs in Western countries. Served on Entrance Examination Committee. Designed and taught courses in English and educational media production. Coordinated over 100 students in producing "The ABCs of Japanese," an introductory workbook in Japanese language and culture that was adopted by schools in four countries. Introduced course on application essay-writing for seniors applying to graduate programs in Western countries. Served on Entrance Examination Committee.

  • Kodansha Ltd.
    • Japan
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales and Marketing Manager
      • 2002 - 2003

      Oversaw worldwide sales and marketing of Japanese-language textbooks, photo books, and maps. Managed sales and marketing of all titles in Australia and set single-year sales record. Oversaw worldwide sales and marketing of Japanese-language textbooks, photo books, and maps. Managed sales and marketing of all titles in Australia and set single-year sales record.

  • Phillips Academy
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Founding Chair, Japanese Language Department
      • 1993 - 1999

      Established four-year program in Japanese language and culture. Managed residence halls, coached ultimate frisbee, and led search and rescue program. Also served as Vice President of the National Council of Teachers of Japanese and as its appointee to group convened by the Clinton Administration to set national guidelines for foreign language, international student, and study-abroad programs. Established four-year program in Japanese language and culture. Managed residence halls, coached ultimate frisbee, and led search and rescue program. Also served as Vice President of the National Council of Teachers of Japanese and as its appointee to group convened by the Clinton Administration to set national guidelines for foreign language, international student, and study-abroad programs.

  • Kurume Fusetsu Junior-Senior High School
    • Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan
    • English Language Teacher
      • 1990 - 1992

      Served as only non-Japanese instructor at #2 private boys’ secondary school in Kyushu. Served as only non-Japanese instructor at #2 private boys’ secondary school in Kyushu.

  • Fukuoka Prefectural Government
    • Fukuoka, Japan
    • Assistant English Teacher
      • 1989 - 1990

      Assisted English-language instruction and extracurricular activities at public secondary schools. Assisted English-language instruction and extracurricular activities at public secondary schools.

  • Brown University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Admission Officer
      • 1988 - 1989

      Handled recruitment and selection in New England, New Jersey, and California. Handled recruitment and selection in New England, New Jersey, and California.

Education

  • Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
    Ed.D, Curriculum, Teaching & Intercultural Development
  • Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
    A.M., Regional Studies: East Asia
  • Harvard University Graduate School of Education
    EdM, Teaching & Curriculum. Secondary teaching certification in social studies, behavioral science and bi
  • Vassar College
    BA, Evolutionary Biology & Human Ethics (Independent Major)

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