Head Teacher, EFL/IBDP Teacher, CAS Coordinator, Admin Support

• Apr 2021 - Present

As EFL/IBDP teacher at Hosei Kokusai High School, I am responsible for teaching a variety of courses for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students, including English B for the IBDP. The core courses include interactive English expression, multimedia production, introduction to academic writing, writing research papers, and intercultural communication. From 2023, I will also be in charge of the Global Communication course and English and the Media course for 3rd-year students. As one of the two head teachers for the native English teaching staff, I liaise with the school's board and department heads, making sure that information is exchanged smoothly and clearly in both English and Japanese, and translating official documents from Japanese into English. I attend department meetings and keep teachers updated on curriculum developments at school and new directives issued by the Kanagawa Board of Education and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. I serve as point of reference for all school-related inquiries, and mediate/solve issues between students and teachers. My responsibilities at Hosei Kokusai include: - Textbook and content creation - Curriculum development and implementation - Choosing and recommending textbooks from external publishers - Student counseling/mentoring and study support - University entrance exam/interview preparation, personal statements - Onboarding for new teachers - Scheduling - Dealing with and resolving all grading-related issues - Keeping and updating digital records of all official documents - Admin and policy implementation support for the school's IB coordinator - Judging the Hosei University President’s Cup English Presentation Contest - Orientation and support for exchange students

Part-time Lecturer (English for Scientific Purposes) / Curriculum Developer / R&D Project Manager

• Apr 2019 - Present

English for professional purposes (medical/dentistry) Accredited courses As R&D Project Manager, I design and implement course syllabi, and create specialized content for the School of Medicine and School of Dentistry. I am also in charge of the Google Classroom programs for both Schools. English for professional purposes (medical/dentistry) Accredited courses As R&D Project Manager, I design and implement course syllabi, and create specialized content for the School of Medicine and School of Dentistry. I am also in charge of the Google Classroom programs for both Schools.

In-House Lead Test Reviewer

• Apr 2020 - Present

To measure the English ability of its employees, Mercari uses an in-house speaking test called MECT (Mercari English Communication Test). In my first position as a test scorer, I was responsible for transcribing and scoring test recordings in terms of grammar usage, vocabulary and spoken communication. My responsibilities included: - transcribing spoken output of non-native speakers; - accurately identifying grammar patterns and their accurate usage; - rating test taker's English ability using the CEFR standards; - writing comments that reflect the strongest points and the areas to improve the test-taker performance, giving actionable feedback in the form of next-actions; - meeting agreed-upon deadlines; - actively making suggestions about how to improve future iterations of the test. As a test reviewer, I now review tests from other scorers, check for mistakes, omissions or inconsistencies based on the MECT guidelines, and write comments and suggestions for scorers and Mercari's in-house Language Education Team (LET).

Cambridge Speaking Examiner (PET/KET)

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2022

University Instructor

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

Corporate Trainer

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

Business English courses and seminars for major Japanese companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area:Active Business Communication Effective PresentationsEffective MeetingsEffective ReadingEffective WritingCase Study AnalysisCross-cultural communicationPreparation courses for executives and senior managers planning to study at business schools in the US and the UK

Program Administrator (Operations Management Division)

• Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

As a program administrator (PA), I developed study curricula tailored to the needs of universities and corporate clients. In order to achieve this goal, my research included, but was not limited to, learning objectives, student demographics, class size, exam preparation, and course scheduling. I kept up to date with new and existing courses and attended courses and seminars to acquire new skills as an instructor and PA.I communicated with key staff (sales, coordinators, instructors, HR, and other team members) to plan and achieve the objectives of the program. I shared information with instructors in a clear and timely manner through course orientations and reported on issues as they arose to ensure a prompt and appropriate response. Obtaining, managing, and sharing relevant and confidential information with stakeholders in a timely manner was another important aspect of my role.My responsibilities as a PA also included:- collecting and analyzing feedback on class progress, instructors' performance. and other info from students, instructors, universities and corporate clients;- addressing and solving issues related to class progress, instructor/student issues, teaching materials, and logistics;- consulting with instructors, supervisors and other stakeholders, sharing issues and solutions when required, but also in a proactive manner;- participating in course review meetings, open seminars and demo lessons;- explaining course and material contents to sales staff and sharing feedback as it is received;- attending course opening and closing sessions;- keeping up to date with the latest developments in online teaching applications (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Classrooms, Webex).

Part-time Lecturer (English for Scientific Purposes) / Curriculum Developer / R&D Project Manager

• Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

English Communication Accredited courses As R&D Project Manager, I designed and implemented course syllabi, and created specialized content for the University LMS system. English Communication Accredited courses As R&D Project Manager, I designed and implemented course syllabi, and created specialized content for the University LMS system.

English Instructor

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

General English Accredited courses General English Accredited courses

English Instructor / Quality Assurance

• Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

English Instructor at Rosetta Stone Language Center (Tokyo Shinjuku branch, Link and Motivation Group) Over 700 lessons taught with 98.64% positive feedback (Instructor with the highest feedback rating in Japan for 2019) Quality assurance and lesson evaluation MXM and Online Lessons (Zoom, LiveOn) General English Business English TOEIC Preparation English Instructor at Rosetta Stone Language Center (Tokyo Shinjuku branch, Link and Motivation Group) Over 700 lessons taught with 98.64% positive feedback (Instructor with the highest feedback rating in Japan for 2019) Quality assurance and lesson evaluation MXM and Online Lessons (Zoom, LiveOn) General English Business English TOEIC Preparation

Translator, interpreter, localization consultant

• 2011 - Jan 2021

Produced translations that were praised for their accuracy and faithfulness to the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of the Japanese language and culture. Consistently met deadlines and handled modifications in clients' requirements quickly and effectively. Produced translations that were praised for their accuracy and faithfulness to the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of the Japanese language and culture. Consistently met deadlines and handled modifications in clients' requirements quickly and effectively.

Part-time Lecturer (English for Academic Purposes)

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

Academic Writing Accredited courses Academic Writing Accredited courses

English Instructor

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

General English Accredited courses General English Accredited courses

English Teacher

• 2012 - Aug 2018

Proofreader, native checker, editor

• 2009 - 2011

Proofread and checked various types of documents for private companies (English/German). Consistently met deadlines and company requirements. Improved translation quality by ensuring linguistic and socio-cultural accuracy of translated documents. Proofread and checked various types of documents for private companies (English/German). Consistently met deadlines and company requirements. Improved translation quality by ensuring linguistic and socio-cultural accuracy of translated documents.

English teacher, Head of Department of Modern Foreign Languages

• 1997 - 2009

Head of Department of Modern Foreign Languages Teacher of English for Professional Purposes Teacher Trainer Project Manager for Swiss federal high school exams Project Manager for the European Language Portfolio Taught English to classes of up to 25 students; adapted lessons to meet different learning styles. Created a collaborative learning environment that motivated students to participate actively during lessons. Increased speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing test scores at state high school exams. Successfully prepared candidates for international English exams (UCLES, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC) with 100% pass rates and high section scores. Developed and implemented techniques to foster motivation and learning autonomy. Organized intensive skills-based workshops and seminars to prepare students for academic education. Managed a team of 20+ language teachers, organized staff meetings and seminars, coordinated curricula development and liased with the state education department. Presented workshops for teachers as part of the federal program for continuing education. Led the implementation of the European Language Portfolio, designed and implemented the new English oral exam for state business high school exams. Designed and implemented new testing and assessment models and various English curricula at school, state, and federal level.

English Instructor

• 1996 - 1997

Professional English (IT, Business) Designed lessons that allowed professionals from various fields to acquire new skills and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to the workplace. Improved learners' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Professional English (IT, Business) Designed lessons that allowed professionals from various fields to acquire new skills and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to the workplace. Improved learners' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Translator and interpreter, English instructor

• 1995 - 1997

Successfully prepared students for federal high school and university entrance exams. Translated and proofread documents from Spanish and English, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy. Successfully prepared students for federal high school and university entrance exams. Translated and proofread documents from Spanish and English, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.