Sayaka Ito
Akita,Japan
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Short-term Study Program
EV Academy
Cebu, Philippines
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed a 3-week English study programme in Cebu, focusing on language immersion and cultural exchange
- Engaged in daily interactions within a multicultural environment, enhancing awareness of how social systems, culture, and economic conditions shape perspectives
- Reflected on differences in communication styles, educational environments, and social values across countries to deepen cross-cultural understanding
- Cultivated interest in exploring social issues from diverse perspectives, moving beyond familiar viewpoints
- This experience motivated me to pursue further international academic experiences
Chamber Music Club – Violin
Seirei Gakuen High School
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Performed at a national-level music event in Kagawa, Japan (July 2025)
- Performed Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Toy Symphony, contributing to diverse repertoire in ensemble settings
- Collaborated with musicians during rehearsals, fostering teamwork and improving collective musicality
- Performed violin in school chamber music club, enhancing ensemble performance skills
Inquiry-Based Learning Program
Tohoku Gakuin University
Sendai, Miyagi
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Selected for a regional inquiry-based learning program in Sendai, Japan
- Presented research findings and practical proposals in a presentation session
- Developed research, communication, and project implementation skills through collaborative and action-based learning
- Analysed the relationship between transportation accessibility, tourism, and regional revitalization to inform project development
- Presented research findings and practical proposals to stakeholders during a presentation session, enhancing understanding of project impact
- Designed a model for improving tourism development in Akita through more effective use of local bus transportation systems
- Took initiative in transforming research ideas into practical outreach materials, including pamphlets and a website
- Initiated transformation of research ideas into practical outreach materials, creating pamphlets and a website to support project implementation
Global English Camp
Toshin High School
Shinjuku, Tokyo
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with team members to create and present strategies for enhancing accessibility and inclusiveness in education
- Strengthened public speaking and presentation skills through discussions and group presentations conducted in English
- Participated in a 5-day English discussion-based camp in Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Learned to communicate ideas more clearly in multicultural and collaborative environments
- Participated in discussions on education and social systems, contributing insights at a multicultural camp
- Examined challenges in sustainable education systems and educational inequality to identify potential solutions
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - High school
Seirei Gakuen High school
Akita Shi, Japan01-2026
Skills
- CEFR English Level B2
- Grade 2, World Heritage Test
- Yamaha piano grade 7
- Soroban grade 3
- Public speaking and presentation
- Group discussion and collaboration
- Leadership and class coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
- Consensus-building and problem-solving
- Inquiry-based research
- Critical thinking and analytical discussion
- Project planning and implementation
- Presentation and proposal development
Timeline
Short-term Study Program
EV Academy
12.2025 - 01.2026
Inquiry-Based Learning Program
Tohoku Gakuin University
07.2024 - 07.2024
Global English Camp
Toshin High School
08.2023 - 08.2023
Chamber Music Club – Violin
Seirei Gakuen High School
04.2023 - 07.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - High school
Seirei Gakuen High school