Employment History
Toyo University in Bunkyo-ward, Tokyo
Professor (Tenure)
2022-
Meisei University in Hino, Tokyo
Head of the International Studies Department
2017-2019
Professor (Tenure)
2012-2021
Associate professor (Tenure)
2007-2011
Assistant professor (Tenure)
2005-2006
Lecturer (Tenure)
2002-2004
*Taught English Pedagogy, Language communication, fieldwork, English Grammar, College English, basic study skills, and senior seminar courses at the university/graduate school.
Westgate English Academy in Gotenba, Shizuoka
Curriculum Director and English Instructor
*Developed English learning programs for companies / universities, trained teachers, and taught English communication / TOEIC courses at companies / universities. 2001 – 2002
Soko Gakuen in San Francisco
Lecturer (Japanese language)
*Taught Japanese for communication purpose in the high beginning level classes. 2001
University of San Francisco
Language Laboratory Assistant
*Facilitated teachers’ use of equipment during instruction. 2000
Research Assistant (Distance Learning Project)
*Collected information about distance learning programs of American universities using the internet. 2000
Japanese Language Tutor
*Taught graduate and undergraduate students beginning, intermediate, advanced level Japanese language skills including oral proficiency, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. 1997 – 2000
Student Assistant to a Professor (Japanese language)
*Evaluated and provided feedback on students’ written homework, quizzes, and exams. 1998
California State University, Los Angeles
Teaching Assistant for Japanese Language Classes
*Helped design teaching materials and quizzes. 1997
Research Assistant to A Professor
*Collected research articles and books written about Japanese Americans, and attended interviews at a Japanese school in the U.S. 1997
Venice High School, Los Angeles
Teaching Assistant for Japanese Classes
*Answered students’ questions, and facilitated oral skills development in conversation practice. 1996