Hi, I’m
Mihoko Taguchi
3-10-8 Yutaka-cho, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Summary
Accomplished Freelance Interpreter and Program Director with a proven track record at NHK Global Media Services Inc., enhancing program quality and winning a Presidential Award.
Expert in bilingual communication and adept at fostering student engagement, I excel in translating complex materials and leading innovative educational initiatives.
Demonstrates exceptional client support and professional ethics.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Kikko Corp., Sijihive Inc., Salvation Army Japan
Freelance Interpreter/researcher/coordinator
10.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Translated and edited Christian textbooks, newsletters, and projects.
- Localized English websites to Japanese in fields including IT, crypto-currency, consumer electronics, and industry reports.
- Translate various videos, interviews, and articles for Japanese TV broadcasters.
- Coordinate licensing for TV programs
- Conduct interviews (in English), research trending overseas topics for news programs on all Japanese broadcasters, including NHK, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TBS Television, Fuji Television Network, TV Asahi Corporation, and TV Tokyo Corporation.
NHK Global Media Services Inc.
Program Director
04.1997 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for TV program productions.
- Won Presidential Awards for making online program platform with NTT Communications.
Kawaijuku, TOMAS, Sony Language Laboratory
English Teacher
04.1993 - 03.1997
Job overview
- Taught English to elementary school students to adults (Grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for entrance exams, English proficiency test :Eiken)
- Prepared and implemented innovative lesson plans that help students engage in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Education
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
Bachelor of Arts from Cross Cultural Communication
03.1997
Moweaqua High School , Illinois, United States
High School Diploma
05.1992
University Overview
- Graduated as a National Honor Society member
Skills
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Client Support
- Professional ethics
- Client Confidentiality
- Student Motivation
- Student Support
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Lecturing
Language aquisition
Learning languages is my hobby, I have studied 9 languages including Spanish, Korean and Hebrews and Greek.
Though I am not fluent in them except for English, it helps me doing research using machine translation and communicate with people from different countries.
I am also a Christian and the church I belong to have people from 50 countries in the congregation.
Communicating with people from different backgrounds and supporting them adjust living in Japan is part of my daily life.
I often support my friends' children when they choose juku, or prepare for entrance exams.
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Certification
- Driver's license
English Proficiency Test Level 1
TOEIC score 910
Peter Walker Certified Baby Massage Instructor
Peter Walker Certified Yoga Instructor for Kids and Mothers
Certified by Ayurveda Academy of India
Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Instructor
Certified by Ayurveda Promotion Society of Japan
Certified Ayurveda Therapist
Certified Professional, International Wakashi Method School
（Certified Professional, International Wakashi Method School (Taiwanese Reflexologist)
Certified by the Japanese Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dietetics as an instructor of medicinal herbs
Completed Cooking (Macrobiotics) Master Course at Kazue's Cooking
Kushi Macrobiotic Food Coordinator Course Completed
Kushi Macrobiotic Standard Variation Sweets Course - Completed
Completed Basic and Advanced Courses, Japan Living Food Association
Completed Mind Map Advisor Course
Completed Aoyama Kimono Gakuin, research course
Certified Biblical Counselor, IOC
Timeline
Freelance Interpreter/researcher/coordinator
Kikko Corp., Sijihive Inc., Salvation Army Japan
10.2015 - Current
Program Director
NHK Global Media Services Inc.
04.1997 - 10.2005
English Teacher
Kawaijuku, TOMAS, Sony Language Laboratory
04.1993 - 03.1997
International Christian University
Bachelor of Arts from Cross Cultural Communication
Moweaqua High School
High School Diploma
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