Experience Summary
Teachers’ Assistant for Japanese class at University California, San Diego
September 2007 - present
•Preparing for class, presenting instruction, proctoring and grading examinations, assisting supervisors to create materials for class.
•Teaching intermediately level course in Japanese.
• Motivated them to learn Japanese through activities.
• Advising the students how to study Japanese by themselves.
• Giving some advice to the students who are going to Japan to study or teach English.
Translator and Assistant to Board Member of San Marcos Unified School District for Japan-San Marcos Student Exchange Program, San Marcos
March 2006
Interpreting for Mayor and Superintendent of San Marcos city during Japanese students visit. Interpreting Japanese students’ interview for San Diego Union-Tribune and North County Times. Taking car of Japanese students and their host family.
Assistant Coordinator for Japan Fiesta 2005 at Sports Arena, San Diego
January - March 2005
Key player in coordinating performances, ticket sales, event promotion, and providing logistics and support for the Japanese all-star football team “Samurai Warriors”. Assistant to the Manager of Product Marketing, Sony Home Products Division (event sponsor), and other event committee members. Primary accomplishment is the coordination of successful pre-game and half-time performances showcasing local community groups.
Assistant to Vice President, Internship at San Diego World Trade Center
August - December 2004
Researcher of industry in the San Diego region. Responsible for developing a “Trading with Foreign Countries” tips letter for U.S.-based companies, and compiling a contact-list of Japan-based San Diego businesses for use by Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger during his November 2004 trade visit to Japan.