Chaz Plager
Santa Monica
Summary
Pursuing part-time role in a dynamic work environment that leverages my interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Japanese Translation/Writing
Freelance
07.2023 - Current
- Professional translation work for book excerpts, lyrics, formal documents, and wrote lyrics in Japanese for a soon-to-be published video game.
Junior Reporter
Circling the News
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Palisades e-letter
- Contract reporter on local Palisades affairs for over four years.
- Published and pitched articles on a variety of topics, from local celebrities to criminal investigation.
- Articles reached up to tens of thousands of views.
English as Second Language Teacher
Nakauchi Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided English instruction to Japanese grade schoolers in Yokohama, Japan.
- Through word games, instruction, and play, I was able to raise their English proficiency from low beginner to low intermediate.
Education
Japanese Studies -
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2025
High School Degree -
Pacific Palisades Charter High School
06.2024
Skills
- N2 Certified Japanese
- English Language Proficiency
- Journalism
- English as a Second Language Teaching
- Translation
- Writing
Awards
- Marshall College Provost Honors. Received for a 4.0 or higher GPA and outstanding conduct.
- Great Expectations Common App Contest - 3rd Place. Statewide competition where over 500 students submit their Common App essays for a chance to win cash prizes.
- Pali High Dean's List. Received for 4 years of exemplary academic accomplishment. (4.0+ GPA)
- 2022 Palisades Library Writing Contest - 1st Place. First place out of 50 entrants.
Certification
- JLPT N2 Certificate of Fluency
Languages
English
Japanese
Timeline
English as Second Language Teacher
Nakauchi Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Japanese Translation/Writing
Freelance
07.2023 - Current
Junior Reporter
Circling the News
02.2021 - 01.2025
Japanese Studies -
University of California San Diego
High School Degree -
Pacific Palisades Charter High School
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