Ayana Kadota
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Mindful tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant; Japanese Language Instructor
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assessed quizzes and papers to students, and graded under the rules written on the syllabus.
- Supported the student organization "Japanese Table" by creating and preparing events.
Hospitality Worker
Hoshi No Akari Ryokan
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
- Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide assistance for customers from both Japan and overseas in Japanese/English.
Sales Associate Worker
Florist Kamino
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Create flower bouquets / arrangements for customers based on customers' preference.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Cultural Studies
Kansai Gaidai University
Osaka, Japan03.2023
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Intercultural Communication
Watching movies, painting,and flower arranging
I am a big fan of arts whom grew up with learning arts; Japanese calligraphy, piano, painting, stage acting, and flower arranging.
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant; Japanese Language Instructor
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
08.2023 - 05.2025
Hospitality Worker
Hoshi No Akari Ryokan
03.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Associate Worker
Florist Kamino
01.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Cultural Studies
Kansai Gaidai University