Naoko Takeda
Nashville,TN
Summary
Teach Japanese in group language classes to the students in the beginner level to intermediate level Teach Japanese culture workshops (Japanese calligraphy, cooking) in the Nashville area Creative and enthusiastic educator who seeks to provide mutually respectful and culturally enriching a classroom classroom environment to the local and global community
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Japanese Language Instructor
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washingt
Seattle, Washington
06.2026 - Current
- Taught Virtual Japanese lessons for JCCCW for adult learners.
- Led classroom practice in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage communication in Japanese among students.
- Created an interactive learning environment by incorporating multimedia into lessons.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
Japanese Language Instructor, English/Japanese Interpreter
Tennessee Language Center
Nashville, TN
12.2014 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and taught group lessons in Japanese across various levels from Beginner 1 (A1) to Independent Low (A2/B1) for adults and youth students in both in-person and online formats
- Teach Japanese calligraphy workshops at a Japanese Moon Viewing festival in association with Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville
- Co-created Kanji Club to foster in-depth learning of Japanese culture in a friendly, engaging environment
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to secure TLC as the first and only venue in the southern US for the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test; Kanken
Teacher
Japanese Supplemental School in Middle Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Teach classes of Math, Japanese language and Social Studies to middle and high school students living in the U.S. in their native Japanese language to help them keep up with the Japanese school curriculum
- Developed lesson plans, created end-of-semester assessment exams, maintained grades, and counseled parents/guardians as homeroom teacher
- Guided students in developing effective classroom presentations. plan and perform classroom presentations and school plays at an annual event
Administrative Assistant
IGES Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Hayama, Kanagawa
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Helped guest speakers from overseas for an international conference by communicating with their secretaries and assistants to coordinate their logistics and assist with their needs during their stay in Japan.
- Coordinated administrative support for environmental strategy research teams and project staff.
- Scheduled meetings with internal stakeholders, partners, and external collaborators.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and presentation materials for institute programs.
Event Coordinator
Seminar House Foliage
Tokyo
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Coordinated with company clients to plan and execute seminars, trainings, and conferences, ensuring alignment with client objectives
- Make arrangements for the venues, receptions, accommodations and equipment necessary for the events
- Supported participants and guests through interpretation, translation (E/J), and technical assistance, facilitating smooth event operations
Education
Bachelor of Art - Social Science
Hosei University
Tokyo, Japan150-hours TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) course/Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language certificate -
Tennessee Language Center (Tennessee Foreign Language Institute)
Nashville, TNSkills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Japanese curriculum design
- Online lesson delivery
- Grammar instruction
- Curriculum development
- Conversational Spanish Language (Intermediate High)
Timeline
Japanese Language Instructor
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washingt
06.2026 - Current
Japanese Language Instructor, English/Japanese Interpreter
Tennessee Language Center
12.2014 - Current
Teacher
Japanese Supplemental School in Middle Tennessee
04.2012 - 03.2014
Administrative Assistant
IGES Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
07.2003 - 12.2003
Event Coordinator
Seminar House Foliage
07.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Art - Social Science
Hosei University
150-hours TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) course/Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language certificate -
Tennessee Language Center (Tennessee Foreign Language Institute)