"I am a U.S. Citizen and POLITICAL/SOCIAL SCIENTIST with experience in: Research and policy analysis/formation with a regional focus in East Asia; Data and discourse analysis of international media and governmental reports/statements; Gathering and synthesizing information from various U.S. and foreign government agencies, NGOs, civil society group, and academics; Drafting and assisting the production of annual report chapters on East Asian countries, including copy edits and ensuring accuracy and completeness.

I am bilingual and bicultural, as well as being a native speaker/writer in both Japanese and English.

As a Predoctoral Teaching Associate at the University of Washington, Seattle, I have: Developed, proposed, and assisted in the teaching of JSISA242 “Introduction to Contemporary Japan” over the course of 4 quarters in 4 years; Managed class of 35 to 80 students from the US, Japan, Korea, China, among other nationalities and backgrounds requiring cultural sensitivity and strong communication skills; Provided constructive feedback on written assignments, organized and led class discussion, maintained gradebook and submitted grades, requiring high attention to detail.

I believe strongly that I am well-qualified as a tutor for Academic Writing. Both my personal experience being trained as a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington, along with experience gained through teaching and assisting undergraduates write better undeniably are benefits to my Writing skills." less...