Job Placement Advisor

• Jul 2021 - Present

English Second Language Teacher

• Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

Worked as a junior high school ESL teacher, responsible for lesson planning and delivery, material preparation, assisting in skill development for other teachers and various administrative duties. Worked as a junior high school ESL teacher, responsible for lesson planning and delivery, material preparation, assisting in skill development for other teachers and various administrative duties.

English Second Language Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

A private English conversation school, where I was responsible for teaching all age groups from Kinder to Adult, lesson planning and evaluation, editing and material preparation, administrative duties, and voice acting. A private English conversation school, where I was responsible for teaching all age groups from Kinder to Adult, lesson planning and evaluation, editing and material preparation, administrative duties, and voice acting.

Block Leader

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

Served as a liaison to JET leadership, and coordinator for activities and events within my district for foreign English teachers. Duties also included counseling, sharing general information, and orientation for new teachers. Served as a liaison to JET leadership, and coordinator for activities and events within my district for foreign English teachers. Duties also included counseling, sharing general information, and orientation for new teachers.

Assistant Language Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2018

This role encompassed not only an educational component, but a significant international relations component as well. Working through the local Board of Education, I visited seven local junior high schools to help in fostering an understanding of English, and to act as an ambassador for Canada, fostering cross-cultural understanding. I also regularly participated as a judge in local competitions, and acted as an editor for documents that have been translated into English. This role encompassed not only an educational component, but a significant international relations component as well. Working through the local Board of Education, I visited seven local junior high schools to help in fostering an understanding of English, and to act as an ambassador for Canada, fostering cross-cultural understanding. I also regularly participated as a judge in local competitions, and acted as an editor for documents that have been translated into English.

Workshop Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

Planned, coordinated and presented a training and information course for current teachers on the JET Programme, focusing on career development within Japan and upon returning from Japan. Planned, coordinated and presented a training and information course for current teachers on the JET Programme, focusing on career development within Japan and upon returning from Japan.

Managing Editor

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

Managing Editor of the Ryukyuu Star, a seasonal publication aimed at teachers of English as a second language in Okinawa. The Star highlights local culture, events, and the various talents of our local teachers. This is a volunteer position that I held while simultaneously working as a language instructor. Managing Editor of the Ryukyuu Star, a seasonal publication aimed at teachers of English as a second language in Okinawa. The Star highlights local culture, events, and the various talents of our local teachers. This is a volunteer position that I held while simultaneously working as a language instructor.

Workshop Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

Planned, coordinated and presented a workshop at the annual JET Programme Skills Development Conference to help foreign teachers of English improve their teaching skills in a Junior High School environment. Planned, coordinated and presented a workshop at the annual JET Programme Skills Development Conference to help foreign teachers of English improve their teaching skills in a Junior High School environment.

Block Leader, Okinawa

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

Stonewall Japan is the regional LGBTQ organization aimed at foreigners living in Japan. Block Leaders coordinate with the other regional leaders, and help to organize events, promotions and services. This position also encompasses providing input regarding budgetary considerations, coordinating with partner organizations, and acting as the regional social coordinator and public face for the organization. Stonewall Japan is the regional LGBTQ organization aimed at foreigners living in Japan. Block Leaders coordinate with the other regional leaders, and help to organize events, promotions and services. This position also encompasses providing input regarding budgetary considerations, coordinating with partner organizations, and acting as the regional social coordinator and public face for the organization.

Administration, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Event/Volunteer Management

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

During this time I pursued a variety of contracts and volunteer positions as a means to broaden my overall experience. I feel I was quite successful in doing so, as I can now claim experience in administration, client relations, communications, human resource management, international relations, labour relations, event/project management, training, and volunteer coordination. As a result, I am now particularly interested in gaining further experience with charitable organizations, and any organizations associated with international development.

Project Administration Assistant

• Apr 2011 - May 2012

Served as Assistant to the Director of Corporate Labour Relations, developed and maintained a strong knowledge of the Federal grievance process, related legislation, and collective agreements. Drafted and edited official correspondence, organized and maintained a large database and file-tracking system. Served as Assistant to the Director of Corporate Labour Relations, developed and maintained a strong knowledge of the Federal grievance process, related legislation, and collective agreements. Drafted and edited official correspondence, organized and maintained a large database and file-tracking system.

Compensation and Benefits Advisor

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2011

Organized and managed sensitive client information in a fast-paced environment, maintained inbound and outbound communications with clients, answered inquiries relating to compensation and benefits professionally and conducted data entry. Organized and managed sensitive client information in a fast-paced environment, maintained inbound and outbound communications with clients, answered inquiries relating to compensation and benefits professionally and conducted data entry.

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

• Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

Managed client accounts; created, oversaw and administered Labour Market Re-Entry Plans for injured workers, in partnership with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Assessed clients upon initial intake and on a monthly basis, to determine employability and skills, and to monitor retraining progress. Managed multiple deadlines and maintained a strong knowledge of labour legislation. Composed, edited and proofread documents, reports and professional correspondence. Conducted administrative duties such as data entry, invoicing and filing.