Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programme)

Elementary and Junior High School in Ogawa, Nagano; September 2021 – present

• Designed and implemented interactive English lessons for junior high school students, focusing on communication skills and cultural understanding.
• Developed engaging activities to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills, adapting to various learning levels.
• Encouraged student participation through creative games, group work, and real-life scenario practice to boost confidence in speaking English.
• Provided individualized feedback to students, helping them improve their language skills and build motivation.

Graduate Assistant

Writing Center Tutor and First-Year Composition Instructor at UNLV: January 2020 – June 2021

• Provided personalized tutoring to students in the university writing center, focusing on essay structure, grammar, and argument development.
• Taught first-year composition courses independently, developing syllabi, grading assignments, and conducting lectures on academic writing and critical thinking.
• Guided students through the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to final drafts, improving their analytical and communication skills.
• Offered constructive feedback on a variety of writing styles, including research papers, argumentative essays, and creative writing assignments.
• Fostered a collaborative learning environment, encouraging peer review sessions and interactive writing workshops.

Administrative Assistant

Behr Construction; May 2019 – September 2021

• Managed payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Handled insurance enrollments and maintained up-to-date records for employee benefits.
• Organized and processed various administrative paperwork, including contracts, invoices, and compliance documents.

Theater Technician

Independant Contractor (Stage Manager, Lighting Technician, Spotlight, Special Effects, Makeup, Production Assistant); October 2013 – June 2019

• Served as stage manager for multiple productions, coordinating rehearsals, managing cast and crew, and ensuring smooth performances.
• Operated lighting systems to create the desired atmosphere and enhance storytelling on stage.
• Assisted in the creation and organization of costumes, ensuring timely fittings and adjustments for performers.
• Managed sound equipment and sound cues, collaborating with directors and sound designers to achieve optimal audio quality.
• Sourced, created, and maintained props for productions, ensuring alignment with creative vision and practical performance needs.

Stage Manager

Evil Dead the Musical; September 2014 – October 2016

• Stage managed a continuous production of Evil Dead the Musical, coordinating complex cues and special effects, including live blood effects and dynamic set changes.
• Managed cast and crew during rehearsals and performances, ensuring seamless execution of choreography, sound, and lighting.
• Collaborated with directors and designers to maintain the production’s unique, high-energy atmosphere and audience engagement.
• Organized and led technical rehearsals, overseeing timing for lighting, sound, and special effects to ensure safety and precision.
• Maintained communication between departments, troubleshooting issues in real-time to keep the production running smoothly.

Intern

Evil Dead the Musical; February 2014 – September 2014

• Learned the technical and managerial aspects of live theater production, focusing on all aspects of the technical details of the show.

Guide/Supervisor

EMS Exhibits/VR Wonders; August 2015 – June 2017

Seasonal Cast Member

The Disney Store; November 2014 – January 2015

Administrative Assistant

Walsh Construction; March 2013 – August 2014