Language Teacher/Background Investigator/Customer Service

Kristofer Joseph Perry

** ***** **** *****, ****** Head Island, SC 29926

Phone: 571-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***

United States Citizen Veterans Preference: No

SUMMARY

Bilingual education and security professional with multiple years of experience teaching in a variety of settings. Organized, focused, and willing to go the extra mile to help clients and students succeed. Uses relevant technology to support instruction. Works to create a professional and comfortable environment where clients and students can grow, learn, and become confident in their skills. Has experience in conducting background investigations, interviewing candidates, and submitting comprehensive research reports.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Exceptional writing and oral skills.

Professional, organized, team player, flexible and resourceful.

Ability to research facts, compile reports, and present findings to solve problems.

Editing and proofreading

Curriculum development

Classroom management and student support

Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 Certification (Business-level Japanese)

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHOOL MANAGER/INSTRUCTOR November 2021 - August 2022

NEO Academy/AIC KIDS, Tokyo, Japan Salary: ~4,000,000 yen

Supervisor: Shintaro Ito, 090-****-**** (Japan) 40 hours/week, Full-Time

Managed and oversaw the educational programs at a children’s English language school. Prepared and updated instructor course materials and curriculum. Advised and gave instruction to students in academic situations involving assignments, academic referrals, and test preparation for international English tests, such as EIKEN and TOEIC.

LANGUAGE TEACHER: Taught English to children in grades 1-6 in elementary school and grades 7-9 in junior high school. Created a fun and welcoming environment that was conducive to learning and encouraged cultural exchange while taking into consideration students' abilities and interests. Created English tests and graded tests.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Conducted sales, created advertisements, and promoted education materials to students/parents to support student development/growth. Communicated daily with staff, managers, and parents in Japanese (in-person, phone, email)

Key Accomplishment:

More than doubled the number of customers, which resulted in student attendance at the school increasing from 25 to 55 in 8 months’ time.

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR August 2020 - September 2021

NOVA English Conversation School, Tokyo, Japan Salary: ~3,000,000 yen

Supervisor: Bernard Ng, 080-****-**** (Japan) 40 hours/week, Full-Time

Taught English grammar, vocabulary, vernacular, intonation, and pronunciation to students and customers ranging from toddlers to seniors. Taught a variety of English classes (such as EIKEN, TOEIC, Business English, Hospitality English, and country profiles). Communicated daily with branch staff and managers in Japanese. Conducted sales, encouraging students/customers to use NOVA English products and explaining the benefits of such products and items.

LANGUAGE TEACHER: Created a fun and welcoming environment that was conducive to learning and encouraged cultural exchange while taking into consideration students' abilities and interests. Created English tests and graded tests and reports. Prepared and delivered engaging presentations on various aspects of American and other world cultures and facilitated dialogue and debate on world topics.

Key Accomplishment:

Named “Best New Instructor” within the first 6 months of employment

Averaged a score of 9.3 out of 10 on student satisfaction surveys

EXPORT COORDINATOR April 2020 - July 2020

Ogawa Seiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan Salary: ~3,800,000 yen

Supervisor: Yuki Akazawa, 03-3200-0234 (Japan) 40 hours/week, Full-Time

Received contracts from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to prepare and deliver foreign aid shipments from Japan to developing countries around the world.

RESEARCH AND COMPILING REPORTS: Prepared export documentation, such as Invoice, Packing List, and Letter of Credit. Negotiate shipping rates and schedules to mutually benefit buyer and seller. Conducted phone, email, and in-person correspondence with suppliers and customers in English and Japanese.

TRADE REGULATIONS: Understood international trade guidelines and rules, including familiarity with Infoterms and Japanese trade regulations. Used systems technology and databases daily to create and revise documents that comply with Japanese and international trading guidelines.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE PERSONNEL May 2019 - March 2020

RSK (Sakura Exchange), Tokyo, Japan Salary: 1500 yen/hour 25 hours/week

B2B exchange service businesses and B2C exchange service for tourists. Conducted foreign currency financial transactions in both English and Japanese, where every fund transfer was verified. Trained new employees. Acted as ambassador to clients and customers—offered insight and knowledge about Japan.

SECURE TRANSACTIONS: Maintained confidentiality of records of foreign currency stock and client information. Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR November 2017 - March 2019 CSRA/GDIT, D.C. Metro Area Salary: ~$44,000 Supervisor: Maryanne Hull, 571-***-**** 40 hours/week, Full-Time

Credentialed Special Background Investigator retained by the National Background Investigations Bureau within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Conducted in-depth investigations and wrote detailed investigative reports that adhered to CSRA/GDIT and OPM standards. Understood and used investigation systems technology and databases.

COMPREHENSIVE INTERVIEWS: Conducted complex, full-field character investigations which provide comprehensive coverage of basic suitability, eligibility, loyalty and overall security-related concerns. Maintained confidentiality and exercised discretion during the course of investigations and handle activities and information of a critical and sensitive nature.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS: Prepared comprehensive reports that contain relevant information to demonstrate a competent investigation was conducted in accordance with rules and regulations.

Key Accomplishment:

Completed a six-week training program that meets the National Training Standards that culminated in receiving certification as an OPM Background Investigator.

Exceeded monthly case quotas more than five times.

Successfully completed a single scope background investigation (SSBI) for a Top Secret Clearance in November/December 2018 and was granted Top Secret Clearance eligibility.

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR August 2016 - November 2017

Altia Central, Mitake Town, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Salary: 3,000,000 yen

Supervisor: Matthew Cothran, 080-****-**** (Japan) 40 hours/week, Full-Time

Language Teacher to children in two Japanese public schools, Mitake Elementary School and Koyo Junior High School, and adults in community language classes. Performed daily duties and helped organize events using English and Japanese languages.

LANGUAGE TEACHER: Taught English to children in grades 1-6 in elementary school and grades 7-9 in junior high school. Created a fun and welcoming environment that was conducive to learning and encouraged cultural exchange while taking into consideration students' abilities and interests. Created English tests and graded tests and reports.

CULTURAL AMBASSADOR/TRANSLATOR: Prepared and delivered engaging presentations on various aspects of American and other world cultures and facilitated dialogue and debate on world topics. Volunteered as Assistant Coach for the Koyo Junior High School boys’ basketball team. Translated and edited tourism materials and school documents for the Mitake Town Board of Education.

Key Accomplishments:

Organized Sports Day events and helped children practice athletic events that culminated in a 6-hour-long festival where parents, faculty, and local officials watched and enjoyed activities.

One junior high school student that was mentored won the city-wide English language speech contest and advanced to the Gifu Prefecture English language speech contest.

Achieved fluency in Japanese

EDUCATION

ARC ACADEMY TOKYO JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL - Tokyo, Japan, April 2019-March 2020

Studied Japanese language intensively on a one-year program

Perfect Attendance Award for 6 months with no absences or late arrivals

GPA: 3.8

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY - Williamsburg, VA, Class of 2016

B.A. International Relations, minor in East Asian Studies

Monroe Scholar (academic scholarship)

William and Mary Scholar (academic scholarship)

KEIO UNIVERSITY - Tokyo, Japan, September 2014 - August 2015

Study Abroad Exchange Program

The College of William and Mary/Keio University combined cumulative GPA: 3.05

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Office, June 2012

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 (Business-level Japanese), July 2019

Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, Tokyo, Japan

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

USHER April 2004 – March 2019

Capital Community Church, Ashburn, VA 5 hours/week

Lead Usher at Capital Community Church in Ashburn, VA and help direct church functions.

CHURCH FUNCTIONS: Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing church events such as church services and community events and ensure materials are readily available. Manage set-up of church facilities and perform security functions as necessary. Maintain relationships with the Pastoral Staff and other departments.

KEEPER OF FINANCE (TREASURER) April 2014 - May 2016

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Williamsburg, VA 10 hours/week

Treasurer for the Alpha Delta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at the College of William and Mary and presented reports at chapter meetings. Planned and organized fundraisers. Active in various community service projects.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Recorded and kept records of finances for the Alpha Delta Sigma Chapter and brought the chapter financial history up to date.

FUNDRAISERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: Organized fundraisers designed to promote social awareness while bringing in revenue. Active in the community as a member of the chapter, including participation in youth mentoring programs, sports charity games, charity walks and runs, and holiday soup kitchens.

Key Accomplishments:

Re-obtained the chapter’s status as a tax-exempt organization with the Internal Revenue Service.

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