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Curriculum Vitae・Resume

The University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
October 2016 – November 2017
MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
August 2010 – May 2014
Schreyer Honors College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Applied Linguistics TESOL


University of Sussex, East Sussex, UK
June 2012 – July 2012
Completed a course in British Children’s Literature

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
June 2008 – July 2008
Completed a course in Marketing
Speak
Japanese Content Writer
November 2021 - Present
  • Plan English courses for Japan market
  • Write content for the course
  • Sync with other writers to build better courses
Academe (Peer Reviewed Journal for Academic Writing Studies Society)
Senior Editor & Website Manager
April 2021 - Present
  • Edit and proofread submissions
  • Share comments on how manuscripts could be improved to publication standards
  • Re-designed the Academic Writing Studies Society's website
  • Manage the website and its contents
Kansai University
Part-time Instructor
April 2020 - Present
  • Taught an introductory academic writing course
  • Due to COVID-19 pandemic, taught remote and on-demand
Cambridge Proofreading and Editing
Editor
January 2020 - Present
  • Edit and proofread clients' manuscripts
  • Offer comments to support better writing
  • Write notes and summary reports to help clients improve writing practices
Speak Your Mind (SYM)
English Language Professional (self-employed)
March 2018 - Present
  • Proofread English texts and give explanations, comments, and advice for improvement
  • Answer questions about English and English language learning
  • Offer simple translation services between English and Japanese
  • Coach English interview and presentation skills
Anytime Fitness Settsumotoyama
Staff
March 2018 - Present
  • Clerical work relating to the gym
  • Cleaning and maintenance of gym and gym equipment
  • Offer advice to and create training menus for customers new to fitness
Oxbridge Think Tank
Mentor
July 2017 - Present
  • Proofread academic papers and give advice for improvement
Nichii Gakkan, COCO Juku Sakai-Higashi School
Native Instructor
July 2014 - August 2016
  • Taught English lessons of all levels to small groups or individuals following a set curriculum
  • Devised lesson plans and developed supplementary lesson materials
  • Assessed and placeed incoming students
  • Tracked student progress and periodically counseled students on their study habits
  • Provided individual help on specific areas where needed
Japanese Skype Conversation Partner
Tutor
Summer 2011-Spring 2012
  • Engaged partner in conversation in the Japanese language
  • Prepared effective language resources and devised oral reading activities
  • Helped partner with unfamiliar vocabulary by describing words with simple Japanese, while using as little English as possible
Bednar Internship in Metadata and Psychology, Pennsylvania State University Intern
Fall 2012
  • Viewed videos on Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University Media Sales Department
  • Created keyword tags and short descriptions of videos to improve online cataloguing and sales
University of Oxford, Department of Education
Researcher/Master's Degree Candidate
Fall 2016 - Fall 2017
  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduled participants for observation
  • Collected, coded, and analyzed video recorded data
  • Compiled research in a Master's dissertation
Center for Language Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Researcher/Bachelor's Degree Candidate
Spring 2013 – Spring 2014
  • Compiled and administered behavioral experiments on E-Prime Suite
  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduleed participants for experiments
  • Managed payment for participants
  • Analyzed and organized data using Excel, E-Prime Suite and IBM SPSS Statistical Software
  • Compiled research in a Baccalaureate dissertation
Center for Language Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Research Assistant
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
  • Assisted graduate team leader with performing Event-Related Potential (ERP) and behavioral experiments
  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduled participants for experiments
  • Analyzed and organized data
Schreyer Honors College Endowment for Academic Excellence Scholarships, semesterly (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
Dean’s List Academic Achievement, semesterly (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
2014 Center for Global Studies Thesis Prize (Spring 2014)
Student Leader Scholarship (Fall 2013)
Schreyer Honors College Research Scholarship (Fall 2013)
Summer Research Discovery Grant (Summer 2013)
College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Award (Summer 2012)
College of Education Scholarship (Fall 2010)
J.R. Masterman Class of 1979 Scholarship Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation (Fall 2010)
AP Scholar with Honor Award (Fall 2010)
SSU3 2019, Osaka
Organizing Committee (Treasurer)
October 13-15, 2019
  • Collaborated with two other treasurers to manage funding and expenses
  • Developed an Excel file to log, calculate, and manage funds
  • Worked at reception throughout the conference
ACLL 2018, Kobe
Presenter
April 28, 2018
  • Presented research from Master's degree course
Japanese Friendship Association (JFA)
President
Fall 2011 – Spring 2014
  • Managed all club activities and supported other officers’ in their responsibilities
  • Organized meetings and put together club’s agenda
  • Communicated and maintained positive relationships with other organizations
  • Applied for and received awards, such as Student Activities Outstanding Programs of the Year (Spring 2014)
English Conversation Partner
Tutor
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
  • Prepared lessons and activities concentrating on pronunciation in North American English
  • Helped partner understand and internalize pronunciation through auditory, tactile, visual, and audiovisual mediums and materials
Vice President and Public Relations, Japanese Friendship Association (JFA) (Spring 2011)
Active Member of the Student Red Cross Club (Spring 2011)
Volunteer Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake (Spring 2011)
MC at Disasters in Japan Symposium (Spring 2011)
Tutor at State College High School (Fall 2010)
Japanese native speaker for video activities in Japanese Language Program (Fall 2010)
LANGUAGE
Fluent in Japanese and English
Basic in Spanish

COMPUTER
Microsoft Office Suite (beyond basic)
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML and web design
IBM SPSS Statistics Software

The University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
October 2016 – November 2017
MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
August 2010 – May 2014
Schreyer Honors College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Applied Linguistics TESOL



University of Sussex, East Sussex, UK
June 2012 – July 2012
Completed a course in British Children’s Literature

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
June 2008 – July 2008
Completed a course in Marketing

Speak Your Mind (SYM)
English Language Professional (self-employed)
March 2018 - Present

  • Proofread English texts and give explanations, comments, and advice for improvement
  • Answer questions about English and English language learning
  • Offer simple translation services between English and Japanese
  • Coach English interview and presentation skills

Anytime Fitness Settsumotoyama
Staff
March 2018 - Present

  • Clerical work relating to the gym
  • Cleaning and maintenance of gym and gym equipment
  • Offer advice to and create training menus for customers new to fitness

Oxbridge Think Tank
Mentor
July 2017 - Present

Nichii Gakkan, COCO Juku Sakai-Higashi School
Native Instructor
July 2014 - August 2016

  • Taught English lessons of all levels to small groups or individuals following a set curriculum
  • Devised lesson plans and developed supplementary lesson materials
  • Assessed and placeed incoming students
  • Tracked student progress and periodically counseled students on their study habits
  • Provided individual help on specific areas where needed

Japanese Skype Conversation Partner
Tutor
Summer 2011-Spring 2012

  • Engaged partner in conversation in the Japanese language
  • Prepared effective language resources and devised oral reading activities
  • Helped partner with unfamiliar vocabulary by describing words with simple Japanese, while using as little English as possible

Bednar Internship in Metadata and Psychology, Pennsylvania State University Intern
Fall 2012

  • Viewed videos on Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University Media Sales Department
  • Created keyword tags and short descriptions of videos to improve online cataloguing and sales

University of Oxford, Department of Education
Researcher/Master's Degree Candidate
Fall 2016 - Fall 2017

  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduled participants for observation
  • Collected, coded, and analyzed video recorded data
  • Compiled research in a Master's dissertation

Center for Language Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Researcher/Bachelor's Degree Candidate
Spring 2013 – Spring 2014

  • Compiled and administered behavioral experiments on E-Prime Suite
  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduleed participants for experiments
  • Managed payment for participants
  • Analyzed and organized data using Excel, E-Prime Suite and IBM SPSS Statistical Software
  • Compiled research in a Baccalaureate dissertation

Center for Language Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Research Assistant
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

  • Assisted graduate team leader with performing Event-Related Potential (ERP) and behavioral experiments
  • Recruited, contacted, and scheduled participants for experiments
  • Analyzed and organized data

Schreyer Honors College Endowment for Academic Excellence Scholarships, semesterly (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
Dean’s List Academic Achievement, semesterly (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
2014 Center for Global Studies Thesis Prize (Spring 2014)
Student Leader Scholarship (Fall 2013)
Schreyer Honors College Research Scholarship (Fall 2013)
Summer Research Discovery Grant (Summer 2013)
College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Award (Summer 2012)
College of Education Scholarship (Fall 2010)
J.R. Masterman Class of 1979 Scholarship Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation (Fall 2010)
AP Scholar with Honor Award (Fall 2010)

ACLL 2018, Kobe
Presenter
April 28, 2018

  • Presented research from Master's degree course (see here)

Japanese Friendship Association (JFA)
President
Fall 2011 – Spring 2014

  • Managed all club activities and supported other officers’ in their responsibilities
  • Organized meetings and put together club’s agenda
  • Communicated and maintained positive relationships with other organizations
  • Applied for and received awards, such as Student Activities Outstanding Programs of the Year (Spring 2014)

English Conversation Partner
Tutor
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

  • Prepared lessons and activities concentrating on pronunciation in North American English
  • Helped partner understand and internalize pronunciation through auditory, tactile, visual, and audiovisual mediums and materials

Vice President and Public Relations, Japanese Friendship Association (JFA) (Spring 2011)
Active Member of the Student Red Cross Club (Spring 2011)
Volunteer Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake (Spring 2011)
MC at Disasters in Japan Symposium (Spring 2011)
Tutor at State College High School (Fall 2010)
Japanese native speaker for video activities in Japanese Language Program (Fall 2010)

LANGUAGE
Fluent in Japanese and English
Basic in Spanish

COMPUTER
Microsoft Office Suite (beyond basic)
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML and web design
IBM SPSS Statistics Software
E-Prime Suite
iLife Suite

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