CHIKAKO KOBAYASHI
Japanese-to-English Translator
Tokyo,Japan
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Translator
Freelance
Tokyo, Japan
05.2003 - Current
- Translate literary and non-literary texts from Japanese to English, and translate non-literary texts from English to Japanese—for magazines, books, academic journals, and websites.
- Utilize cultural sensitivity and awareness to create accurate translations.
Translator/Staff Writer at The Mainichi, Part-time
Mainichi Shimbun Newspapers Co.
12.2008 - 09.2022
- Translated Japanese news articles into English for The Mainichi Shimbun's English web edition, The Mainichi.
- Interviewed individuals by phone and in person to write news stories.
- Collaborated with the photography department to create 2016 Women's March video in Japanese and English, which generated more views than most other videos put out by the photography department.
- Assisted The Mainichi Weekly editorial team in editing and proofreading their work.
Columnist
The Mainichi Shimbun Newspapers Co.
08.2005 - 12.2020
- Developed and wrote weekly English/Japanese column in bilingual newspaper for English-language learners.
Interpreter
Freelance
05.2003 - 08.2017
- Provided Japanese/English consecutive—and at times simultaneous— interpretation for clients during events.
- Enhanced communication between Japanese and English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
English Teacher
The American School in Japan
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Developed innovative lessons to engage Japanese elementary school students in English language learning at summer day camp (summers of 2003 and 2004).
English/Japanese Teacher
Ningbo Polytechnic College
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed and implemented course curriculum, lesson plans, and supplemental materials for Japanese, English, and American Culture classes to support student success at three-year college.
Abe Fellowship Program Assistant
Social Science Research Council
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities of international fellowship program.
- Coordinated logistics, including venue selection, catering arrangements, and attendee travel and registration processes for fellowship meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Organized and maintained Japanese and English program files.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Brown University East Asian Studies Department
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Created audio teaching materials for beginner Japanese class.
- Evaluated student assignments.
- Facilitated review sessions before tests.
Kobe Earthquake Volunteer Center
Nishinomiya Earthquake Volunteer Center
07.1995 - 08.1995
- Translated documents on earthquake disaster relief from English to Japanese.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to prepare donated items for distribution to earthquake survivors.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Japanese-to-English Literary Translation Workshop
British Center For Literary Translation, UEA
Norwich, England 07.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
Brown University
09.1994 - 05.2000
Skills
Fluent bilingualism
English/Japanese translation
Cross-cultural communication
Interpretation proficiency
Proofreading skills
Languages
English, Japanese
Proficient
C2
Mandarin Chinese
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Certificate of Completion - Japanese-to-English Literary Translation Workshop
British Center For Literary Translation, UEA
07.2023 - 07.2023
Translator/Staff Writer at The Mainichi, Part-time
Mainichi Shimbun Newspapers Co.
12.2008 - 09.2022
Columnist
The Mainichi Shimbun Newspapers Co.
08.2005 - 12.2020
English Teacher
The American School in Japan
08.2003 - 08.2004
Translator
Freelance
05.2003 - Current
Interpreter
Freelance
05.2003 - 08.2017
English/Japanese Teacher
Ningbo Polytechnic College
09.2001 - 06.2002
Abe Fellowship Program Assistant
Social Science Research Council
09.2000 - 08.2001
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Brown University East Asian Studies Department
09.1997 - 05.1998
Kobe Earthquake Volunteer Center
Nishinomiya Earthquake Volunteer Center
07.1995 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
Brown University
09.1994 - 05.2000
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