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Naoka Tamura

Honolulu,USA

Summary

Native Japanese speaker. Resides outside Japan over 20 years. Experienced with designing and delivering educational content that engages and inspires students. Proven ability to create impactful lesson plans and foster collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and dedication to achieving student success through innovative teaching methods. Equipped with willingness to learn and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

Kapiolani Community College
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Taught Japanese 102 classes.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Used PowerPoint to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to improved student engagement and participation.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.

Lecturer

University of Hawai'i at Mãnoa
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Taught Japanese 100 and 102 classes.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.

Administrative Assistant

Enagic USA Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Worked as an administrative assistant.
  • Basic computer skills, data entry, and customer service.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.

Japanese Language Instructor

Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS)
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Taught business Japanese to intermediate and advanced level students.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Designed and implemented various interactive language activities and lesson plans to meet student needs.
  • Provided personalized feedback on assignments, helping students overcome linguistic challenges and improve overall communication skills.
  • Increased student participation through the use of interactive activities tailored to individual learning styles and abilities.
  • Developed curriculum focused on Japanese language and culture, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
  • Integrated authentic Japanese resources such as films, music, and literature into lessons to provide students with an engaging and varied learning experience.
  • Successfully prepared students for advanced language courses or study abroad programs by equipping them with a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding.
  • Encouraged student collaboration through group projects and presentations, fostering a sense of community among learners.
  • Coordinated a field trip to interact with native speakers of Japanese.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions.

Lecturer

University of Hawai'i at Mãnoa
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Taught beginning level conversational Japanese to adult learners.
  • Outreach College Noncredit Programs.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.



Lecturer

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH)
01.2006 - 03.2006
  • Taught Japanese protocol for handling 3rd party inquiries to the JCCH staff.
  • Taught set Japanese phrases that can be used in business situations specific to the JCCH staff.
  • Developed the materials specific to the JCCH such as handling telephone calls, giving directions, explaining the JCCH course offerings, tours of facilities, etc.

Lecturer

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC)
01.2006 - 03.2006
  • Taught entry level Japanese Language and Protocol to the members of HJCC.
  • Developed materials on pronunciation, greetings, self-introductions, business card exchange, souvenirs, office visit, survival Japanese, etc.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Used PowerPoint to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Japanese Language

University of Hawai'i At Mãnoa
Honolulu, HI
12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English and Japanese as a Second Language

University of Hawai'i At Mãnoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2002

Master of Arts - English Linguistics

Fukuoka University Graduate School
Fukuoka, Japan
03.1999

Bachelor of Arts - English And American Literatures

Fukuoka Women's College (Fukuoka Jyo Gakuin)
Fukuoka, Japan
03.1996

Skills

  • Academic research and analysis
  • Academic writing
  • Lesson planning
  • Interactive lesson activities
  • Building rapport
  • Student needs and performance assessments
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports: Play volleyball 2 to 3 times a week, participated in Hawai'i 5-0 tournament as libero.
  • Cooking and baking: Explore new recipes and trying them out.
  • Volunteering experience: Helped out my daughter's classroom as a room parent.

Timeline

Lecturer

Kapiolani Community College
01.2009 - 01.2010

Lecturer

University of Hawai'i at Mãnoa
01.2008 - 01.2009

Administrative Assistant

Enagic USA Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008

Lecturer

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH)
01.2006 - 03.2006

Lecturer

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC)
01.2006 - 03.2006

Japanese Language Instructor

Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS)
01.2005 - 01.2007

Lecturer

University of Hawai'i at Mãnoa
01.2005 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Japanese Language

University of Hawai'i At Mãnoa

Bachelor of Arts - English and Japanese as a Second Language

University of Hawai'i At Mãnoa

Master of Arts - English Linguistics

Fukuoka University Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts - English And American Literatures

Fukuoka Women's College (Fukuoka Jyo Gakuin)

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