“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own" -Nikos Kazantzakis
Yumi Kato
[email protected]
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Second Language Studies Expected: May, 2014
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
Relevant courses:
o SLS 302: Second Language Learning
o SLS 312: Techniques in Second Language Teaching: Reading & Writing
o EDEF 360: Introduction to Multicultural Education
o SLS 380: Bilingual Education
Minor: Korean
Relevant courses:
o EALL 282: Korean Literature in Translation: Modern
o KOR 301-302: Third-Level Korean
o KOR 452: Structure of Korean
Associates in Liberal Arts December, 2011
Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI, USA
Relevant Courses:
o ENG 272G: WI-Myths, Dreams, & Symbol
o ENG 272Q: WI-The Hero
Professional Experience
Guest Service Agent
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower August 2012-present
· Greet guests and escort them to their assigned room after check-in.
· Assisted staff and guests by using intercultural communication.
· Provide concierge service in a professional and personable manner.
· Strong interpersonal skills with guests and business contacts from various backgrounds
Server
Off-Menu Catering Services July 2010-October 2012
· Monitor and respond to guests and vendors needs in a timely manner
· Assisted in assembling, maintaining, and breaking down event.
· Collaborated well with others to produce a memorable event
· Provided assistance with English translation between clients and vendors
Volunteer Host March 2010-September 2011
BytesTV, Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
· Co-hosted a segment called “BytesTV” on a local TV show called “TechBox”
· Memorized and rehearsed script the day of the shoot.
· Demonstrated products, games, and apps for viewers.
· Interviewed experts asking in depth questions about new products.
Professional Development
· Bilingual Education: Examined pedagogical, sociological, and psycholinguistic issues relevant to bilingual education, emphasizing on ESL/EFL.
· Second Language Teaching: Researched current second language theories and practices. Also developed teaching materials, language skills, syllabus design, and assessing language skills.
· Techniques in Second Language Teaching; Reading & Writing: Focused on the techniques in second/foreign language reading and writing in a second language classroom. Prepared lesson plans, materials, and activities; and also observed various classroom techniques
· Multicultural Education: Focused on concepts and methods to develop awareness on cultural influences and behaviors in the classroom
Skills
· Languages: English (native speaker), Korean (high), Japanese (high), Spanish (beginner)
· Computers: Comfortable with either PC or MAC formats. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel.
· Other skills: Strong leadership and group skills; ability to provide intercultural communication and handle various tasks that are given
Interests
· Professional Interests: Multicultural education, sociolinguistics, and developing teaching materials that revolve around creative writing
· Personal Interests: Coordinating events, food, hiking, and traveling (United States, Japan, and Korea)
References
Available upon request.
[email protected]
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Second Language Studies Expected: May, 2014
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
Relevant courses:
o SLS 302: Second Language Learning
o SLS 312: Techniques in Second Language Teaching: Reading & Writing
o EDEF 360: Introduction to Multicultural Education
o SLS 380: Bilingual Education
Minor: Korean
Relevant courses:
o EALL 282: Korean Literature in Translation: Modern
o KOR 301-302: Third-Level Korean
o KOR 452: Structure of Korean
Associates in Liberal Arts December, 2011
Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI, USA
Relevant Courses:
o ENG 272G: WI-Myths, Dreams, & Symbol
o ENG 272Q: WI-The Hero
Professional Experience
Guest Service Agent
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower August 2012-present
· Greet guests and escort them to their assigned room after check-in.
· Assisted staff and guests by using intercultural communication.
· Provide concierge service in a professional and personable manner.
· Strong interpersonal skills with guests and business contacts from various backgrounds
Server
Off-Menu Catering Services July 2010-October 2012
· Monitor and respond to guests and vendors needs in a timely manner
· Assisted in assembling, maintaining, and breaking down event.
· Collaborated well with others to produce a memorable event
· Provided assistance with English translation between clients and vendors
Volunteer Host March 2010-September 2011
BytesTV, Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
· Co-hosted a segment called “BytesTV” on a local TV show called “TechBox”
· Memorized and rehearsed script the day of the shoot.
· Demonstrated products, games, and apps for viewers.
· Interviewed experts asking in depth questions about new products.
Professional Development
· Bilingual Education: Examined pedagogical, sociological, and psycholinguistic issues relevant to bilingual education, emphasizing on ESL/EFL.
· Second Language Teaching: Researched current second language theories and practices. Also developed teaching materials, language skills, syllabus design, and assessing language skills.
· Techniques in Second Language Teaching; Reading & Writing: Focused on the techniques in second/foreign language reading and writing in a second language classroom. Prepared lesson plans, materials, and activities; and also observed various classroom techniques
· Multicultural Education: Focused on concepts and methods to develop awareness on cultural influences and behaviors in the classroom
Skills
· Languages: English (native speaker), Korean (high), Japanese (high), Spanish (beginner)
· Computers: Comfortable with either PC or MAC formats. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel.
· Other skills: Strong leadership and group skills; ability to provide intercultural communication and handle various tasks that are given
Interests
· Professional Interests: Multicultural education, sociolinguistics, and developing teaching materials that revolve around creative writing
· Personal Interests: Coordinating events, food, hiking, and traveling (United States, Japan, and Korea)
References
Available upon request.
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