Experience Summary
I have been working as a Japanese Language Coach for Rosetta Stone for almost a year now. I won the best QA completion this summer which is based on the monthly coach QA evaluation result. I also receive 100% in teaching evaluation every month. I instruct Japanese online (24 levels) for beginner to advanced students, and I always facilitate lively and energetic online classes. I also translate company’s program related documents from English to Japanese.
I also taught 5 week Japanese course to Marines in USMC base in Quantico, VA this summer (2014). I made course plans for beginner and intermediate classes and incorporate listening and speaking exercises. I also provided conversational practice using real-world situations, oral communicative competence language instructions, overview of Japanese culture awareness and various grammar exercises, etc.
I have also worked as a Japanese curriculum developer and had developed government Headstart2 online project (online Japanese learning program). I developed phrases and sentences in Japanese and English using military related keywords, dialogues using Japanese region-appropriate words, culture notes regarding overview of regional culture awareness on various topics, vocabularies of military terminology and practical application of command terms, and explanations and images of gestures related to Japanese culture, etc.
I have been working as a freelance translator for 4 and a half year so far. I mainly translate letters and articles from newspaper, magazines and brochures, etc., from Japanese to English in a timely manner for Federal prison. I have also worked as a Medical translator and translated medical records, adverse event reports and medical related research reports from Japanese to English for pharmaceutical companies in Japan in a timely manner for 8 months.
Teaching Style
I always bring smiles to my class, and encourage students to speak and try to increase their speech time. One of the things I always do for my students is to praise their effort with my words or hand gesture to keep them motivate. I create a positive environment where students won’t hesitate to participate in a class. Listening to students patiently is one of the effort I put in when I teach, too. The most of all, creating a fun and an active environment with lots of smile is something I put my effort in the most on a daily basis for students’ motivation.
My Hobbies
I am a very active person. I enjoy going to the gym and participate in marathons and events with obstacle courses. I also enjoy eating at different Japanese restaurants. I love being at the beach and enjoy summer!
Other Comments
I am passionate about teaching and I truly enjoy helping others teach my Language and culture!