Mika Yamasaki
Translator
Ashiya,40
Summary
Accomplished Translator and English Teacher at Clark Memorial International High School, adept in document translation and fostering cultural understanding. Leveraged fluency in Japanese and English to enhance team productivity and student success, notably increasing study abroad participation by 50%. Skilled in editing and relationship building, consistently improving communication quality and student engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator
English Conversation School (online)
06.2024 - Current
- Translated documents from Japanese to English.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
- Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
English Teacher
Clark Memorial International High School
04.2017 - 03.2024
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Organized events that sparked students' interest in studying abroad, resulting in 50 students participating in study abroad programs within a year.
- Not only taught English but also worked in academic affairs, creating the yearly curriculum for the students.
Education
Faculty of Humanities, Department of English
Seinan Jo Gakuin University
Kitakyushu, Japan 04.2001 -
Skills
Document Translation
FLUENT IN Japanese and English
Editing skills
Proofreading skills
Relationship Building
Computer-assisted translation tools
Cultural understanding
Languages
Japanese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Translator
English Conversation School (online)
06.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Clark Memorial International High School
04.2017 - 03.2024
Faculty of Humanities, Department of English
Seinan Jo Gakuin University
04.2001 -
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