PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced educator, trainer, consultant, technology support specialist, and athlete. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Education at Lesley University and the School Library Professional Endorsement at the University of Washington. Native fluency in Japanese and English with a strong international background.

TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Yokohama International School: Elementary ICT Facilitator
August 2009-Present (Yokohama, Japan)
Designs training programs for and works collaboratively with elementary teachers and librarian to integrate Web 2.0 technologies and 21st Century Learning Skills into the curriculum. Organizes professional development and curriculum units at YIS and between other local international schools and institutions worldwide. Prepares teachers participating in and presenting at overseas conferences and local workshops. Maintains a close professional relationship between Apple Corporate Japan K-12 Education Sales Team to find the best solutions in purchasing educational technology and organize professional development opportunities. Supervisor to Technology Support Assistant and Summer Interns. Advisor to Student Tech Team Leader and members.

Yokohama International School: Systems Assistant
February 2007-July 2009 (Yokohama, Japan)
Computer inventory specialist for 250 Apple desktops and laptops. Was responsible in counting, collecting, and distributing computers to teachers, classrooms, laptop storage carts, and other shared computer areas. Provided 1:1 and group training sessions for Middle and High School teachers. Advisor to Student Tech Team and members. Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball Team.

International Eiken Center: Head ESL Teacher
July-August 2006, December 2008, March 2009 (Tokyo & Yokohama, Japan)
Designed and taught language arts to Japanese students with various English language abilities.

Hokkaido International School: Head Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
July 2007 (Sapporo, Japan)
Designed and delivered Pre-Kindergarten curriculum to students at HIS Summer Program 2007.

Aoyama-Gakuin University: Adjunct Professor
September-December 2006 (Sagamihara, Japan)
Taught American culture to Japanese university students who obtained high TOEFL scores and interested in studying abroad.

Seattle University Housing and Residence Life: Residential Assistant
September 2005-June 2006 (Seattle, WA)
Worked with faculty, staff, and students to program events on- and off- campus to learn more about Chinese and Japanese culture. Mentored residents in academic and social needs. Taught Japanese culture and language to university students. Awarded The Mission Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity in 2006.

Sullivan’s English Teaching Program: Assistant ESL Teacher
September 2000-May 2001 (Tokyo, Japan)
Assisted in teaching ESL to Japanese kindergarten, middle and high school students with various English language abilities.

International Eiken Center: Assistant ESL Teacher
Winter/Spring/Summer holidays 1996-2005 (Tokyo, Japan)
Assisted in teaching ESL to Japanese students with various English language abilities through music, sports, and language arts.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
The Apple Retail Store Bellevue Square: Mac Specialist
September 2005-June 2006 (Bellevue, WA)
Assisted customers on sales floor and cash register areas by utilizing marketing and customer service skills. Provided solution-based presentations to customers.

Seattle University Information Technology Computer Labs: Lab Monitor
November 2003-June 2004 (Seattle, WA)
Troubleshooted basic printer, scanner, and software issues in various computer labs for university faculty and students.

Seattle University Information Technology Classroom Support: Technical Assistant
September 2002-November 2003 (Seattle, WA)
Assisted university faculty and students with basic audio visual needs.

EDUCATION
University of Washington School Library Professional Certificate Program, July 2009-Present
Anticipated graduation date December 2010.

Lesley University M.Ed., Technology in Education & Teacher License, September 2007-Present
Anticipated graduation date December 2010.

Seattle University B.A., Asian Studies, September 2002-June 2006
Extensive coursework in multicultural education, team-building, and leadership development.

Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies, Study Abroad Student, September 2004-June 2005
Studied Japanese language and culture, maintained a 4.0 GPA, and successfully transferred 40 undergraduate credits back to Seattle University.

Seisen International School, September 1987-June 2002
Earned International Baccalaureate Diploma scoring highest possible score of 7 on Psychology HL and Japanese B HL. Active in volleyball and basketball and recipient of multiple awards in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. Editor-in-Chief and Reporter, The Seisen Post.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Beijing Learning Summit Presenter October 2009
• JALT Computer Assisted Language Learning Conference 2009 Participant June 2009
• YIS Summer School Program Coordinator February-June 2009
• American Coaching Academy, Basketball Certificate December 2008-Present
• Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classrooms Certificate September 2008-December 2008
• JASCD Try I.T. On Monday Workshops Host & Event Planner October 2008-April 2009
• PYP Stand Alone Planner Japanese Language Teacher Workshop Participant January 2009
• Tamagawa University International Baccalaureate Education Forum Participant December 2008
• Long Term Athlete Development Workshop Participant November 2008
• iSummit: Apple in International Schools Workshop Facilitator May & October 2008
• First Aid, CPR, AED Gold Certificate January 2008
• Yokohama International School Parents Technology Trainer May, October-December 2007
• Understanding by Design Workshop Participant Allison Zmuda & Diane Van Ausdall September 2007 & 2008
• Washington Educators Skills Test—Basic (WEST-B) Reading, Mathematics, Writing: Passed July 2006
• Praxis II Elementary Education Content Knowledge: Passed June 2006
• The Japan Times, Sports Desk Intern April-August 2005

AFFILIATIONS

• INTARE Since July 2009
• Japan Association for Language Teaching Since May 2009
• Seattle University Alumni Association Since June 2006
• International Alumni Council Japan Since May 2004
• Seisen International School Alumni Association Since May 2002

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Passionate about using Web 2.0 and social media and how it affects learning. Working on publishing papers about educational technology. Strong interest in researching and writing about multicultural identity in Japan and indigenous cultures. Currently writing an autobiography about growing up haafu (biracial in Japan). Appreciation for West African and Latin rhythms and plays the djembe. Strong interest in storytelling through music and speech and aspiring to be a librarian and to write children’s literature. Sports enthusiast and plays basketball and is an official for the international schools basketball and volleyball leagues in Tokyo and Yokohama. Organizes networking events to connect educators to local Japanese and bilingual expatriate technology professionals.