PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATED KYOTO PROGRAM, POMONA COLLEGE
Program Administrator, June, 2016 – June, 2019
My responsibilities included advising students before and during their studies abroad, creating expense reports for the program budget with Microsoft Excel, sending tuition invoices, filing student visas, maintaining the AKP social media websites, designing and printing handbooks and promotional materials using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, managing conferences for the AKP consortium schools, and communicating directly with staff and faculty at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan. Other administrative duties performed as needed.
KUMON NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Activity Center Manager, January, 2016 – June, 2016
Managing the Activity Center, my responsibilities included advising high-achieving elementary students on their educational goals, administering examinations, updating the student database, and performing administrative duties.
KOBE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Assistant Language Teacher, July, 2013 – September, 2015
Worked for several schools in Kobe, Japan, including elementary, secondary, and special needs schools through the JET Program. Participated in both team-teaching and solo teaching, creating personalized lesson plans and classroom resources for my classes using a variety of media, including Microsoft Office Suites. Assisted newly arriving JETs with paperwork and provided English-Japanese interpretation services.
MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS AT WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Program Coordinator, March, 2012 – May, 2012
Helped plan events, designed flyers, created spreadsheets, and worked with international students. Received the Make A Difference Award for team work planning and promoting the Multicultural Center’s International Festival.
EDUCATION
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BA in International Studies (Magna Cum Laude), Webster University (2013)
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MA Candidate in International Education Management, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (2019 – )
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Microsoft Office
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Adobe Creative Cloud
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TerraDotta Software
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WordPress
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Social Media
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
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Pomona College Japanese Language Table (2018 – 2019)
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Mahoshi Hospital Adult Day Care (2015)
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Missouri Botanical Garden Japanese Festival Volunteer (2010 – 2013)
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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International Distinction Award (2013)
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Webster University Make-A-Difference Award (2012)
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Bridging Scholarship for Students of Japanese (2011)
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Dean's List (2009 – 2013)
LANGUAGES
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English (native)
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Japanese (N2 proficiency)