Keiko Gowen
Celebration,Florida
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Staffing
11.2023 - Current
- Maintain a structured and positive classroom environment, ensuring student behavior is aligned with school policies.
- Follow detailed lesson plans provided by regular teachers, ensuring continuity of instruction and educational goals.
- Work with school staff and administration and provide detailed reports on classroom activities and student behavior.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and teaching methodologies.
Japanese Language Instructor
Orlando Hoshuko, Inc.
03.2012 - 03.2022
- Created and taught a comprehensive Japanese language classroom curriculum focused on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for expatriate Japanese children.
- Administered and evaluated reading and writing assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians through conferences, emails, and newsletters to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to plan and implement school-wide initiatives and to support student success.
Marketing Research Associate
Institute of Applied Social Psychology + connect
09.1998 - 09.2001
- Conducted comprehensive market analyses to identify trends and customer preferences for clients such as Proctor & Gamble, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making in the Japanese market.
- Designed, administered, and analyzed surveys and group interviews to gather primary data from target consumers, ensuring high response rates and data accuracy.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their research needs, developed customized research plans, and provide expert guidance throughout the research process.
- Translated comprehensive research reports and presentations from Japanese to English, summarizing key findings, insights, and recommendations for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kwansei Gakuin University
Nishinomiya, Japan03.1996
Skills
- Native speaker of Japanese, Japanese citizen born and raised in Japan
- Fluent speaker of English
- Proficient in conducting thorough and efficient web research
- Microsoft Office Specialist Associate Certification – Word & PowerPoint
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Staffing
11.2023 - Current
Japanese Language Instructor
Orlando Hoshuko, Inc.
03.2012 - 03.2022
Marketing Research Associate
Institute of Applied Social Psychology + connect
09.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kwansei Gakuin University