TAKUMI AOKI
Kobe City, Hyogo, Japan
Summary
Japanese English bilingual with 3 years of experience teaching primary and secondary school students through Japan-U.S. educational service. Trained and engaged with Language Education and International Community Building in culturally diverse settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Full-time Instructor
Japan U.S. Teaching Institute, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught English as Second Language (ESL) to 6-12th grade Japanese students and subjects include English, Math, and Writing.
- Taught Japanese for Academic Purposes (JAP) to 6-12th grade Japanese American students and subjects include Japanese, Math, and Writing.
- Supported post-secondary and secondary school entrance applications and successfully sent over 90% of students to 1st-choice schools in Japan and United States.
- Adapted and developed teaching materials and lesson plans.
- Consulted with students and parents upon request.
- Planned and facilitated information seminars for students and parents on Zoom.
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
East-West Center Participant Association
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Coordinated, planned, and implemented activities designed to enrich cross-cultural experiences of East-West Center communities.
- Successfully managed Center's signature event: East-West Festival 2018 and brought over 500 guests.
- Contributed to raising private funds: $2,034→$3,542.
International Student Services Assistant
Hokkaido University
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Handled inquiries and managed phone and email correspondence in English and Japanese.
- Created and weekly executed language exchange activities for over 10 Japanese and international students.
- Served as Residence Assistant (RA) at off-campus international dormitory for 2 years.
Education
Master of Arts - Second Language Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 2017.08 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hokkaido University
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 04.2012 - 03.2017
Skills
- English/Japanese Teaching
- Intercultural Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Customer Support
- Event/Activity Planning
- Digital Literacy
Awards and Acknowledgement
- Foundation Scholarship Award - East-West Center, 2018-2019
- Distinguished Community Service Award - East-West Center, 2018
- Named & Endowed Scholarship Award - East-West Center, 2017-2018
Languages
Japanese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Full-time Instructor
Japan U.S. Teaching Institute, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2022
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
East-West Center Participant Association
09.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Second Language Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
2017.08 - 2019.05
International Student Services Assistant
Hokkaido University
11.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hokkaido University
04.2012 - 03.2017
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