Experience

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  Showa Boston Institute

  • Boston, MA

  • Adjunct Instructor

    • Apr 2014 - Present
    • Boston, MA

    Teach Japanese students content courses.

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  Framingham State University

  • Framingham, Masssachusetts

  • Teacher of English as a Second Language

    • Jan 2012 - Present
    • Framingham, Masssachusetts

    Teach English as a Second Language to adult students.

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  Self-Employed

  • Arlington, MA

  • Architectural/Interior Designer

    • Jan 1994 - Aug 2012
    • Arlington, MA

    Run a small design business that specialized in wood-frame residential renovations.Services range from color and material selections to architectural and interior design.Prepare construction documents and conducted on-site consultations with contractors and carpenters.

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  Mount Ida College

  • Adjunct Teacher

    • Sep 2007 - Jun 2011

    in the College of DesignTaught design courses to both undergraduate and continuing education students.Courses included Perspective Drawing, Drafting, Environmental Building Systems (green design), Office Design, Institutional Design and Hospitality Design. Coached students who spoke English as a ...

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  Newbury College

  • Adjunct Teacher

    • Aug 1996 - Jun 2000

    in the College of DesignTaught core courses in design including Drafting, Perspective Drawing, Presentation Techniques, and Structure and Materials.Coached students who spoke English as a second language.

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  Sam Streibert

  • Architectural Designer

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

    Developed schematic designs for residential and office projects.Developed working drawings.

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  The Architects Collaborative

  • Interior Designer

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1986

    Planned spaces and developed construction drawings.Conducted product research.Developed sets of specifications for office systems.

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  Lancaster County Community Action Program

  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

  • Outreach Worker Coordinator

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1979
    • Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

    Coordinated activities for out-reach workers.Managed special projects for low-income residents including Emergency Fuel and Summer Camp. Raised funds for projects.

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  Lancaster County Schools

  • Workshop Leader

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1978

    Conducted a series of workshops to introduce the Individualized Education Plan to teachers.Created a guide to testing materials.

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  City of Lancaster

  • Affirmative Action Coordinator

    • Jan 1976 - Jan 1977

    Wrote an Affirmative Action Program for City employees.

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  Perry County Superintendent of Schools

  • Teacher

    • Jan 1971 - Jan 1976

    Teacher of Children with Learning DisabilitiesTaught children (ages 8-11) in a self-contained class.Teacher of Federally Funded Preschool ProgramTaught a Preschool Language Program for rural disadvantaged children. Drove the school, a Coachman van equipped with child-sized furniture and equipmen...