Emiko Kitai
Christchurch
Summary
Experienced Student Adviser with a background in coordinating language schools and homestay program for Japanese students, managing administrative tasks, and teaching Japanese language and culture, Skilled in customer service, project management, and cross-cultural communication. Seeking to leverage diverse experience to provide exceptional support and guidance to students at ARA.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Japanese Teacher
Canterbury Japanese Supplementary School
04.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by implementing innovative approaches, infused energy into annual recitation events by incorporating songs and fostering a lively class environment
- Utilize ICT to create engaging lessons that captivate students’ interest
- Collaborated closely with parents and colleagues to ensure alignment of instructional strategies, fostering a supportive learning environment
- Provide IT guidance to colleagues, showcasing a commitment
- Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
- Actively accepted aspiring educators as classroom asides, contributing to the development of new teachers
- Built and executed lesson plans covering all subject areas including Japanese literature, mathematics, and history.
Student coordinator and Homestay coordinator
Last Resort New Zealand Limited
- Conducted orientation sessions to familiarise students with essential aspects of life in New Zealand, ensuring they understand procedures for tasks such as opening bank accounts and writing CVs
- Facilitated arrangement for Japanese students, including enrolment in language schools and placement in homestays
- Provided counselling services to students and handled any related claims or issues
- Offered personalised assistance and responded warmly to individual inquiries, ensuring students feel supported and informed throughout their time in New Zealand.
Marketing and Office Administrator
College of Business and Communication
- Proficiently handled administrative responsibilities, including collation of application forms, document preparation for immigration, and translation services from Korea to Japanese, ensuring smooth operations
- Successfully cultivated relationships with agents during a business trip to Suth Korea, resulting in strengthening partnerships and expanded market presence for the Japanese language school
- Conducted informative pre-enrolment consultations with prospective Korean students, addressing inquiries about life in Japan and providing valuable a guidance for a seamless transition to Japanese student life.
Sales and Marketing Staff
Naturally New Zealand Souvenirs
Inbound Tour Operator
Net Travel Service JTB Prague
Japanese Teacher
Hanlim Foreign Language School
Education
Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
07.2024
Certificate in Information Technology Essential Digital Communication -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
12.2021
Diploma in Accounting -
CPIT Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
12.2014
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Literature) -
Shokei University
03.1998
Skills
- Project management: Enhanced student support services and administrative efficiency through innovative initiatives
- Cross-cultural communication: Built positive relationships with divers’ stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration
- Customer service excellence: Provided personalised assistance to address student needs promptly and professionally
- Education coordination: Facilitated smooth transitions for international students in language schools and homestay programs
- Innovative thinking: Implemented creative solutions to improve educational outcomes and enhance learning experiences
- Networking and partnerships: Established strong connections with support agencies and educational institutions to access resources and opportunities for student at ARA
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge in web development technologies (HTML, CSS, Python)
- Holder of a teaching license in Japan
Languages
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Hobbies and Interests
Belong to Canterbury Japanese Choir Singing in English, Japanese and Maori.
Timeline
Japanese Teacher
Canterbury Japanese Supplementary School
04.2019 - Current
Student coordinator and Homestay coordinator
Last Resort New Zealand Limited
Marketing and Office Administrator
College of Business and Communication
Sales and Marketing Staff
Naturally New Zealand Souvenirs
Inbound Tour Operator
Net Travel Service JTB Prague
Japanese Teacher
Hanlim Foreign Language School
Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Certificate in Information Technology Essential Digital Communication -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Diploma in Accounting -
CPIT Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Literature) -
Shokei University
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