Hiroko OKAMOTO
English-Japanese Tranalator
Kyoto,26
Summary
-As a Teacher:
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success.
-As a Translator/Interpreter:
Experienced in translating documents for personal, business and government use. Attentive to details in original documents and thorough in proofreading finished work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
English-Japanese Translator/Interpreter
Kyoto City
Kyoto
04.2016 - Current
-Translate many different kinds of materials related to the city administration such as mayor's letters, multilingual newsletters, event flayers etc. from Japanese to English.
-Translate documents sent from overseas from English to Japanese.
-Interpret for the mayor and other officials when guest from overseas visit the city hall.
-Support foreign residents/visitors who called and visited the city hall.
English Teacher
Universities in the Kansai area
Kyoto
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
English Language And Literature
04.2001 - 03.2005
Completed the Doctoral Course
English Literature
09.2003 - 06.2004
Studied as a Exchange Student at Post Graduate School
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
04.1998 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
04.1994 - 03.1998
Skills
Cultural Awareness
Timeline
English-Japanese Translator/Interpreter - Kyoto City
04.2016 - Current
English Teacher - Universities in the Kansai area
04.2015 - 03.2016
Royal Holloway, University of London - , English Literature
09.2003 - 06.2004
Ryukoku University - , English Language And Literature
04.2001 - 03.2005
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies - Master of Arts, English Language And Literature
04.1998 - 03.2000
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies - Bachelor of Arts, English Language And Literature
04.1994 - 03.1998