Maryann Miyashiro
Accreditation Specialist (Office of the President) at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University- Claim this Profile
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N3
The Japan FoundationJan, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
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Japan
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Accreditation Specialist (Office of the President)
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Apr 2021 - Present
Notable achievement: Successfully achieved extension of AACSB accreditation (October 2022). Prepare, deliver, and execute the international quality accreditation and certifications. Ensure that units within the university comply with criteria as required by international accreditation and certification bodies, including AACSB, AMBA, and TedQual. Develop timelines for each accreditation, re-accreditation, and re-certification exercises and keep senior associates on track to meet deadlines. Write, edit, and prepare draft submission documents, reports, and key supporting evidence. Ensure data collected is accurate; manage collection and analysis of information. Show less
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Accreditation Coordinator (Office of the President)
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2021
Notable achievements: Successfully achieved AMBA accreditation (August 2020); recipient of 2020 Staff Service Award (March 2021).
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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Prefectural Advisor (PA)
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
Advised 100+ JET participants from 11 different countries coming to Fukuoka regarding immigration and visa procedures, cultural fatigue, Japanese work environments and school systems, teaching English as a second language, and other personal and professional issues. Promoted understanding between JET participants and their schools by providing information and responding to inquiries. Planned and implemented professional development meetings, orientations, and conferences for 300+ English teachers, including JET participants and Japanese teachers of English. Presented workshops on English Education at the Fukuoka Prefectural Education Center and public high schools throughout Fukuoka Prefecture to Japanese teachers of English. Translated from Japanese to English and edited English language materials as needed by the Fukuoka Board of Education. Show less
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Taught a dozen classes on average per week to 250 students between two high schools and developed the first year students’ English Expression curriculum with Japanese co-teachers. Created lesson plans and materials for classes with Japanese co-teachers as well as original exam materials including written and audio content. Advised the Miike High School English Speaking Society and coached students in preparation for English recitation and debate contests as well as various English proficiency tests such as EIKEN and TOEFL. Show less
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Generation Works
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Advertising Services
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Art Portfolio Coach
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
Worked with high school study-abroad students from China and South Korea applying for top international art schools. Monitored the development of their portfolios and personal statements from start to finish and set custom goals to maximize scholarship opportunities and meet deadlines. Included technical workshops in photography and editing of artwork with professional grade lighting, digital SLR cameras, and Photoshop. Worked with high school study-abroad students from China and South Korea applying for top international art schools. Monitored the development of their portfolios and personal statements from start to finish and set custom goals to maximize scholarship opportunities and meet deadlines. Included technical workshops in photography and editing of artwork with professional grade lighting, digital SLR cameras, and Photoshop.
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Fresh Northwest Design
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fine Artist
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Executed a range of design projects for wineries, distilleries, breweries, small businesses, and other organizations; each design, usually for wine or beer bottles, is etched and hand painted according to individual client needs. Acted as senior fine artist and was responsible for hand painting the most elaborate designs requested. Coordinated in a team to complete largescale projects. Executed a range of design projects for wineries, distilleries, breweries, small businesses, and other organizations; each design, usually for wine or beer bottles, is etched and hand painted according to individual client needs. Acted as senior fine artist and was responsible for hand painting the most elaborate designs requested. Coordinated in a team to complete largescale projects.
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Education
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2021 - 2024
The University of Waikato
Master of Education - MEd -
2010 - 2011
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Drawing and Painting -
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Drawing
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