Administrative Assistant Air Force

Motivated self-starter and United States Air Force veteran, fluent in English and Japanese, seeking a

prominent administrative assistant position in the greater Tokyo area. Professional experienced in both civilian

and military realms with a proven track record of reliability, teamwork, innovation, integrity, flexibility and a unique

ability to foster and maintain a welcoming environment for people of all ages in an international setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ryozan Park Preschool, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan January 2019 June 2019 Preschool

Teacher (Temp)

Designed and implemented monthly bilingual newsletter for students, school administration, and families to

communicate current and upcoming educational goals and recognize past successes

Developed a book lending library system which encouraged reading at home

Coordinated the planning and logistics for school field trips

Established a monthly all staff meeting, implemented digital meeting minutes to be shared across the board

Supervised school children in the playground and on walks outside the school

Created effective and engaging lesson plans following a fully developed, comprehensive preschool

curriculum

Taught children how to think creatively and solve problems independently

Conducted daily classroom observations, assessments and curriculum implementations in an international

setting of 18 children as a lead classroom teacher

Differentiated curriculum to address the multimodal learning needs of children

Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management

practices and classroom organization

Learning Tree International School, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan March 2017-December 2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Oversaw day to day operations of kindergarten classroom of 16 international students, prioritizing their

health, safety, and success by implementing effective behavior management practices

Designed, planned, and implemented individualized curriculum addressing unique needs of each student

Collaborated and communicated with school administration, teachers, other staff, and parents to ensure

school directives and student learning objectives are met

Created, implemented, analyzed, and maintained student assessments detailing individualized development,

progress, attainment, and behavior

Recruited, interviewed, and trained new international teachers

Published weekly bilingual newsletter for students, school administration, and families to communicate

current and upcoming educational goals and recognize past successes

Organized and implemented numerous school-wide events, camps, and activities for over 300 attendees,

fostering a greater level of parent involvement inside and outside of the classroom

Taught eleven trial lessons with a 100% enrollment rate

General Information

Awarded Classroom of the Year for outstanding student participation, organization, cleanliness, and success

Gaba Corporation, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan April 2015 March 2017

Instructor

Educated Japanese adults on the basics of English grammar, pronunciation, and business and

conversational speaking with a focus on building fluency and understanding culture

Created and implemented individualized curriculum for students with special requests based upon a variety

of instructional techniques and technologies

Oversaw scheduling of classes for students

Evaluated student classwork and assigned papers, maintaining detailed records for each individuals

learning outcome progress

Fostered a welcoming and learning-focused environment for Japanese professionals, operating a

costeffective classroom without direct daily supervision

Earned three additional instruction certifications while concurrently teaching over 150 new and returning

students each month

United States Air Force September 2009 September 2014

Military Police Officer & Base Defense Operations Controller

Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property,

enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations

Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries

Controlled emergency situations, set cordon perimeters, plotted emergency routes, facilitated disaster

response exercises, and dispatched fire, medical, and police services

Worked as a motivational, productive team member and expert in specific task orders to ensure success and

synergy of overall team

Led and trained subordinates on mission-aligned focus for squadron, maintaining morale through various

recognition events and activities

Performed security operations to protect team members, personnel, facilities, and resources

Maintained and secured $1 million worth of military equipment, explosives, and highly classified materials

Liaised between internal and external organizations and agencies to maintain open communication lines,

address concerns, and troubleshoot problems that required strong partnerships

Conducted administrative and clerical duties including drafting correspondence and reports for leadership,

managing phone lines, and maintaining calendars and schedules

Researched and communicated Japanese and USFJ laws and regulations, ensuring implementation in

current practices

EDUCATION

Lakeland University Japan Tokyo, Japan

Associate of Arts, General Education (2016)

First generation college student

SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

General Information

English & Japanese Fluency Microsoft Office Suite Team Leadership Scheduling

Training and Curriculum Development Budgeting Mac OS & Microsoft Windows

Customer Service Event Planning Strong Interpersonal & Problem-Solving Skills

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