Yukiko Nihei
Benowa,Australia
Summary
Dedicated LOTE Teacher (Japanese) with a passion for language education and cultural exchange. Strong background in teaching Japanese to diverse student populations. Fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Committed to implementing innovative teaching methods and leveraging technology for enhanced language acquisition. Inspires students' curiosity and promotes fluency in Japanese. Excellent communication skills and deep understanding of Japanese culture. Understood different industries than language education. Eager to contribute expertise and make a positive impact on students' language learning journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Devision Assistant Manager, Japanese Language Coordinator
Hagoromo University of International Studies
01.2019 - 12.2023
Japanese Language Teacher
Merrimac State High School
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 as a relief teacher.
Japanese Language Teacher
Merrimac State School
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Casual Teacher
Coomera State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 5 and 6.
Relief Teacher
Park Lake State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 3 to 6.
Relief Teacher
Pacific Pines State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 4 to 6.
Relief Teacher
Merrimac State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 4 to 6.
Relief Teacher
Cedar Creek State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 5 and 6.
Relief Teacher
Park Lake State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 3 to 6.
Japanese Language Teacher
Somerset College
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 7 to year 10.
Japanese Language Teacher
Burleigh Heads State School
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Teaching Japanese to the students in year 5 to year 7.
Japanese Language Teacher
Tamborine State School
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Teaching Japanese to the prep
- Students to year 7.
Customer Services Officer
IBM Australia
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Taking customers' call from Japan, providing the customers with technical support of the computer products and the information of the products on the phone.
Japanese Language Teacher
Coombabah State High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Teaching Japanese to the senior secondary students of year 11 and 12.
Japanese Guest Relations
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Hosting Japanese and non-Japanese hotel guests, conducting roles as a liaison between the Japanese guests and the hotel staff, interpreting and translating at the reception.
Japanese Language Teacher
Kuroda Japanese Academy
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Teaching Japanese to the junior secondary students of year 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Support Specialist
Western Union Financial Services
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Supporting customers and agents calling from Japan, supplying information to local and Japanese customers and agents, training non-Japanese operators for developing knowledge of Japan and skills of dealing with Japanese customers.
Lecturer
AJAC/NBCA
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Teaching the classes of Japanese Teachers Training Course.
Counsellor
AJAC/NBCA
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Counselling the participants of the Japanese Assistant Teachers program.
Japanese Language Teacher
La Lingua Language School
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Teaching Japanese to adult learners of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Japanese Language Teacher
Japan Chamber of Commerce
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Teaching Japanese for business purpose to Australian businessman of several industries.
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Making course schedule, writing letters such as enquiry, notice etc… Making/Revising class lists.
Coordinator of LOTE Courses
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Quality control of Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish courses, making decision for opening/closing the LOTE classes, employment of LOTE teachers, training LOTE teachers, supervising the teachers/courses, evaluating teachers performance, development of teaching materials, organising/coordinating Japanese Teachers Training Course.
Assistant Receptionist
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Answering enquiries on the phone, giving course/school information to visitors, making appointments, enrolling students, counselling students.
Japanese Language Teacher
TAFE Southern Sydney Institute
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Teaching Japanese to adult learners of intermediate levels.
Lecturer
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Teaching the classes of Japanese Teachers Training Course.
Japanese Language Teacher
Bronte Primary School
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Teaching Japanese to children of kindergarten and years 2, 3, and 4.
Japanese Language Teacher
Frensham High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Teaching Japanese to secondary girl students of year 10 and 11.
Japanese Language Teacher
Flensham High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Teaching Japanese to secondary girl students of years 9, 10, 11, and 12 on practicum.
Japanese Language Teacher
Kelso High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Teaching Japanese to secondary students of year 8, 9, 10 and 11 on practicum.
Education
M.A of Applied Linguistics -
University of Technology, Sydney
05.2000
Graduate Diploma in Japanese Language Teaching -
University of Technology, Sydney
01.1998
B.A of Art Science -
Tama Art University
03.1986
Skills
- Variety of authentic Japanese culture introduction (games, songs and activities)
- Being creative and liven up the classroom
- Understanding the needs of students from different cultural backgrounds
- Team working with mutual respect
Languages
Japanese
English
Recreationalactivities
- Japanese Drum
- Gardening
- Painting
- Marathon
- Fitness Gym
- Tennis
- Swimming
References
- Jacqueline Mikami, Japanese Language Teacher, St Andrews Lutheran College, (07) 5519 5200 / 0427 237 295, jmikami@salc.qld.edu.au
- Isao Kamei, Senior Japanese Language Teacher, Somerset College, (07) 5559 7100 / (07) 5522 0772, ikamei@somerset.qld.edu.au
- Akio Shimizu, Director, Centre for Students Development, Hagoromo University of International Studies (Japan), +81 72 265 7000, csd@hagoromo.ac.jp
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Gunma Prefecture, Japan
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 10/28/63
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Australia
Certification
Australian Driving License (QLD)
Certificate of Queensland Teacher Registration (Registration Number: 826517)
Museum Curator Certificate (Japan)
Timeline
Devision Assistant Manager, Japanese Language Coordinator
Hagoromo University of International Studies
01.2019 - 12.2023
Japanese Language Teacher
Merrimac State High School
10.2018 - 12.2018
Japanese Language Teacher
Merrimac State School
07.2018 - 07.2018
Casual Teacher
Coomera State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
Relief Teacher
Park Lake State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
Relief Teacher
Pacific Pines State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
Relief Teacher
Merrimac State School
10.2017 - 11.2017
Relief Teacher
Cedar Creek State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
Relief Teacher
Park Lake State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
Japanese Language Teacher
Somerset College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Japanese Language Teacher
Burleigh Heads State School
01.2010 - 12.2012
Japanese Language Teacher
Tamborine State School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Japanese Language Teacher
Coombabah State High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Customer Services Officer
IBM Australia
01.2007 - 12.2009
Japanese Guest Relations
Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise
01.2006 - 12.2007
Japanese Language Teacher
Kuroda Japanese Academy
01.2006 - 12.2006
Support Specialist
Western Union Financial Services
01.2003 - 12.2005
Lecturer
AJAC/NBCA
01.2002 - 12.2003
Counsellor
AJAC/NBCA
01.2002 - 12.2003
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
Coordinator of LOTE Courses
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
Assistant Receptionist
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2001
Japanese Language Teacher
TAFE Southern Sydney Institute
01.2000 - 12.2000
Lecturer
La Lingua Language School
01.2000 - 12.2000
Japanese Language Teacher
Bronte Primary School
01.1999 - 12.1999
Japanese Language Teacher
La Lingua Language School
01.1998 - 12.2002
Japanese Language Teacher
Japan Chamber of Commerce
01.1998 - 12.2002
Japanese Language Teacher
Frensham High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
Japanese Language Teacher
Flensham High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
Japanese Language Teacher
Kelso High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
Graduate Diploma in Japanese Language Teaching -
University of Technology, Sydney
Australian Driving License (QLD)
Certificate of Queensland Teacher Registration (Registration Number: 826517)
Museum Curator Certificate (Japan)
M.A of Applied Linguistics -
University of Technology, Sydney
B.A of Art Science -
Tama Art University
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