I am an English teacher with three years of classroom experience in Japan, integrating evidence-based language teaching with a strong foundation in psychology and intercultural communication. I have taught many level of students including researchers, university classes, and high school to kindergarten. I design engaging lessons focused on communicative English, vocabulary development, and cultural understanding, helping students progress reliably from basic or intermediate to higher proficiency levels. My teaching emphasizes clarity, structure, and learner engagement, and I consistently support students in improving fluency, academic skills, and confidence in both collaborative and independent learning environments. 

ESL Teacher Interac, April 2025-Current (Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan)

• Teach English language and cultural studies instruction across multiple public senior high schools.

• Lead large, mixed-ability classes (up to 36 students), designing lessons that balance communicative practice, accuracy, and student engagement.

• Adapt instruction for learners with diverse academic, behavioral, and emotional needs, using differentiated tasks, scaffolding, and structured support.

• Deliver a structured English lecture to first-year high school students (over 100 students).

• Prepare students for English proficiency assessments and university entrance examinations through targeted speaking, listening, and writing practice.

• Lead and organize English Speaking Society Clubs across multiple schools.

• Support and judge English speech and presentation contests for junior high at the prefectural level.

• Apply IB-informed pedagogical principles, including inquiry-based learning, learner reflection, global perspectives, and skills transfer within a Japanese national curriculum context.

• Design lesson materials, formative assessments, and rubrics that emphasize conceptual understanding, communication skills, and student agency.

ESL Teacher Pacific Private English School, April 2023-April 2025 (Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan)

• Planned and delivered private and group English lessons for children, adolescents, university students, and working professionals across a wide proficiency range.

• Provided instruction from beginner to advanced levels, including academic, business, and specialized professional English (medical and research-focused contexts).

• Taught English courses for institutional clients including Tokushima University, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, and the Tokushima Prefectural Police.

• Supported researchers and professionals at Tokushima University Hospital and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals with speech, presentation, and conference preparation for international audiences.

• Prepared students for a range of English proficiency assessments, including TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR-aligned evaluations, and U.S. university interviews and entrance examinations. 

• Used CEFR-informed descriptors to assess learner proficiency, set instructional goals, and track progress in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

• Designed individualized lesson plans based on diagnostic assessment, learner goals, and functional language needs.

• Maintained strong learner engagement and retention through relationship-based instruction and clear learning progression.

EAL Academic Tutor Bluegrass Community & Technical College, June 2019-July 2021 (Lexington, Kentucky, United States)

• Provided one-to-one academic tutoring in English as an Additional Language and introductory psychology for international students.

• Supported students with academic writing, reading comprehension, and content-specific language development.

• Assisted students with learning differences and accessibility needs through structured academic support.

• Delivered orientation presentations to incoming international students on academic expectations and campus resources.

• Embedded as an assistant for introductory courses targeting first year and international students.

Eastern Kentucky University 2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Japanese Language & Culture

Graduated with Summa Cum Laude

Rikkyo University 2022

Tokyo, Japan — International Academic Study 

Eastern Kentucky University 2020

Associates of Science & Associates of Arts

• Certificates

  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) (University of Colorado Boulder, December 2025)

    • Strategies for supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and emotional development.

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Specialization (Commonwealth Education Trust, November 2025)

    • Focus on evidence-based pedagogy, assessment for learning, and inclusive classroom practice.

  • AI in Education (University of Pennsylvania, November 2025)

  • 120-hour TEFL Certificate (i-to-i, October 2025)

    • • Comprehensive training in lesson planning, classroom management, and communicative methodology.

  • Asian Studies (Eastern Kentucky University, May 2023)

• Conferences

  • Interac West Conference — In-Service Teacher Training (July, 2025)

• Upcoming Professional Development

  • Workshop Cat 1-Language Acquisition MYP (International Baccalaureate Organization, March 2026)

  • Asian Conference on Education & International Development (March 2026)

  • Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (May 2026)

Puppet Theater Lead Performer Tokubeiza, April 2023-Current (Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan)

• Performed historically and culturally significant narratives through traditional Japanese puppetry at public cultural festivals and prefectural government–supported events, engaging audiences of over 1,000 attendees.

• Contributed to cultural education events for local youth by presenting traditional performing arts within community settings.

English World Cafe Supporter Rikkyo University, April 2022-April 2023 (Tokyo, Japan)

• Facilitated weekly group discussions for international and Japanese participants focused on English language practice.

• Supported participants in developing speaking fluency, listening comprehension, and pronunciation accuracy.

• Contributed to community-based intercultural exchange initiatives and multilingual engagement events.

Social Work Intern (Child Services) Horizon Health Rehabilitation Clinic, August 2021-March 2022

(London, Kentucky, United States)

• Allocated and coordinated support resources for families with children of all ages experiencing social, economic, or health-related challenges.

• Assisted with daily activities and supervision in an on-site kindergarten program, supporting a safe and structured learning environment.

• Worked under professional supervision to support family-centered rehabilitation services while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards.