Freelance Writer, Editor & Researcher

 

San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Tokyo, Japan                        2013-2022

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• Work with clients to research, edit, and write business proposals, reports, résumés, and blog posts.

• Personal publications include AJET Connect Magazine, JapanTravel.com, Medium, and Prose.

 

Social Media Intern

 

#DirectedbyWomen Initiative

 

Los Angeles, CA                                                                      2017-2018

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• Interviewed women directors to feature in Directed by Women's Conversation Series.

• Researched, followed, and maintained the database of social media accounts for women directors. 

• Designed, created, and published shareable images for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to refer traffic back to the Directed by Women website.

• Assisted DbW founder with the September 2017 Woman Director Awareness Month and Worldwide Film Viewing Party social media campaigns.

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Wakayama AJET Chapter Coordinator 

 

Association for Japan Education & Teaching (AJET)

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Wakayama, Japan                                                                  2012-2014

 

• Researched and organized over 25 events for Wakayama JETs.

  • Events included cultural experiences, dinners, lectures, fundraisers, charity events, etc.

• Acted as the social media liaison between Block 7 prefectures (Mie, Nara, Osaka, and Wakayama).

• Responsible for handling the financial records for over 20 projects and events.

• Represented Wakayama AJET and aided Prefectural Advisors at government-sponsored orientations and conferences.

 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Educator 

 

Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program

 

Wakayama, Japan                                                                  2011-2014

 

• Taught English and cultural studies to Japanese students at five junior high schools, six elementary schools, and three kindergartens.

• Worked with Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs), elementary school, and kindergarten teachers to teach classes and lead daily school activities.

• Planned and led quarterly instructional workshops for JTEs and elementary school teachers.

• Provided administrative assistance and translation aid to the local Board of Education and City Hall.

 

Academic Tutor

 

Mills College Tennis Program

 

Oakland, CA                                                                           2010-2011

 

• Tutored local fourth and fifth-grade girls in English, History, and Health Sciences.

• Strengthened students' study skills while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and academic habits to utilize throughout their academic careers.

  • Participants learned sportsmanship, discipline, and how to be a successful student-athlete in a fun and supportive environment.

 

San Diego Zoo Education Department 

 

San Diego, CA

 

Summer Camp Program Aide                                                          2010

 

Zoo Corps Program Trainer                                                     2001-2005

 

• Assisted staff in coordinating engaging activities focused on education and conservationism in line with the Zoological Society's goals aimed at children ages four to thirteen.

• Aided the Zoological Society with special events, including "Girls in Science" campouts; Earth Day Festivals;  "Roar and Snore" overnight stays at the Zoo and sister park, the Safari Park; lectures; tours; and educational kits.

 

Design Consultant & Content Contributor

 

 

The Campanil

 

Oakland, CA                                                                          2008-2011

 

• Assisted Campanil staff with editorial content and design of bi-weekly college newspaper, producing award-winning layout concepts and content.

  • Received first place for Best News Photo at the 2008 California College Media Awards (Students React to Barack Obama's Presidential Win, Mills College Student Union).