M. Allison Imamura

• Motivated girls to achieve their goals through thoughtful mentorship tailored to each individual's strengths and interests.
• Recognized individual achievements by awarding badges and certificates, boosting troop morale and motivation levels.
• Devised creative learning experiences by incorporating various forms of media, art, and technology into troop meetings.
• Strengthened parental involvement through regular communication updates on their child''s progress within the Girl Scouts program.
• Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
• Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
• Empowered girls to take on leadership roles within the troop, guiding them through progressive responsibilities and decision-making opportunities.

Reach out to general membership (parents and guardians of PS/IS students) to encourage involvement in the PTA and school. Organize class parents for each class each year and help them to disperse important information regarding PTA and school events. To help answer and direct questions from Class Parents to other members of the board.

• Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
• Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
• Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
• Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
• Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
• Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.

- Assisted with lab set up and communicated with Professors who were joining Nano LSI and coming to Japan.

- Assisted with the website, particularly sections about life in Japan and Kanazawa for Professors, researchers and students coming to Japan from foreign countries.

- Assisted with translation between Japanese colleagues and foreign staff.

• Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, quizzes, exams, and oral evaluations, informing instructional adjustments as needed.
• Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
• Collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary lessons that strengthened students'' overall learning experiences.
• Provided personalized support for individual student needs, leading to improved academic performance and confidence in language abilities.
• Team-taught lessons with English Teacher to provide varying teaching styles.
• Enhanced cultural understanding among students through engaging presentations, videos, and group projects.
• Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English.
• Developed students'' language skills by implementing interactive and dynamic activities in the classroom.
• Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.
• Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.