Experience Summary
Japanese Language Instructor-Berlitz Language School, Southfield, MI., 1976 to 1978
• Taught Japanese language and culture to American executives
Japanese Language Instructor - AYA Language School, Rochester, MI., 1985 to 1987
• Taught Japanese Language to American employees at Irvin Industries, Rochester, MI.
Supervisor/Teacher - Japanese School of Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, MI., 1986 to 1990
• Supervised all second grade teachers
• Taught Japanese language and mathematics to second graders
Japanese/English Interpreter and Teacher - 8/28/02-1/30/08 - TG North America, Troy, MI
• Developer/teacher of TGNA’s Japanese Language and Culture Program
• Over 300 Americans learned Japanese in my program
Japanese/English Interpreter/Teacher - 9/1/04 - 8/30/19 - Omron Automotive Electronics, Novi, MI
• Developer/teacher of OMRON’s Japanese Language and Culture Program
• Over 200 Americans learned Japanese in my program
Free-lance Interpreter - 1999 - 2019
•Clients List: GM, Ford,Chrysler, Magna, UAW, JAW, Lear, Honda Research Center,3M, University of Michigan Hospital and many others.
Teaching Style
Every place I went, my program lasted longer than any other teacher's. The reason is because my method is very practical and fun. Students never get bored. Some of them started to speak Japanese in a few months. So many teachers may have the knowledge but don't know how to get connected with the students and transfer their knowledge to them. I also know how to keep them occupied, which is the most critical point of teaching.
Other Comments
I am also a Japanese fusion art painter providing art to various gift shops at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC.