Experience

MeySen Academy

• Japan
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EX Friends Club Teacher

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Build upon English skills and expand student knowledge to apply in conversational English. GrapeSEED curriculum materials are reinforced. Teach classes of K-4, K-5, and additional primary classes in the afterschool advanced English program.

• High School Teacher

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  DESCRIPTION: Teach classes of secondary students in the afterschool advanced English program. Focus on perfecting conversational English.

• Friends Club Teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2021

  DESCRIPTION: Teach specialized English classes using GrapeSEED curriculum to elementary students in classes of 16-23 students. Conversational English skills are built in an engaging, fun environment filled with song, activity, and special events.



Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center

• Ulysses, PA

• Craft Director

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  SKILLS GAINED: This employment opportunity provided instructional and planning experience, budget exposure, and creative outlets. Working with varied skill levels and interests provided unique challenges in adapting techniques and breaking down communications. DESCRIPTION: Created lesson plans and material lists for 6 weeks of daily craft classes within prescribed budget. A steady flow of campers throughout the day required that I conduct engaging classes for varying age and skill levels; young day campers through high school. Observed safety measures while fostering a fun and creative environment which was popular for staff as well as campers. Projects included egg splash paint, spinners, metal stamping, mosaics,



Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center

• Ulysses, PA

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • 2014 - 2016

  SKILLS GAINED: This employment opportunity provided leadership experience, time management skills, and provided multi-cultural exposure. I developed both the ability to listen and to hold a firm line. Working with a different cabin of girls each week provided the exceptional opportunity to invest in youth from all walks of life with diverse economic and social backgrounds. Some youth had physical disabilities. Others had emotional or mental illness. One week we had children visiting from Asia. Team building skills were expanded and a sense of community fostered. DESCRIPTION: For three consecutive summers provided 24/7 supervision of youth in assigned cabins of up to 8 campers each week, Sunday through Friday. Imparted care, enthusiasm, and assistance in various recreational pursuits (swimming, crafts, hiking, meals, boating, archery, team sports, camp outs, high & low element challenge course, skits, and music). Handled illness, home sickness, hostilities/disagreements, and injury. Braided hair, painted nails, gave piggy back rides, and listened to heartaches and dreams. Reflected positive role model image



Family owned rental business

• Allegany County, western NY

• Custodial Worker

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2015

  SKILLS GAINED: This employment opportunity provided a strong work ethic, responsibility, and physical endurance. DESCRIPTION: Nine properties consisting of 21 rental units required cleaning following every vacancy as well as painting, as needed. Assisted in many of these assignments. Additionally, provided routine seasonal lawn care and snow removal. These tasks included weeding, trimming, pruning, lawn mowing, leaf raking, and shoveling. SKILLS GAINED: This employment opportunity provided a strong work ethic, responsibility, and physical endurance. DESCRIPTION: Nine properties consisting of 21 rental units required cleaning following every vacancy as well as painting, as needed. Assisted in many of these assignments. Additionally, provided routine seasonal lawn care and snow removal. These tasks included weeding, trimming, pruning, lawn mowing, leaf raking, and shoveling.