Instructional Associate

AMECHI ADAMSON

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EDUCATION:

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND – St. Mary’s City, MD

Major: Psychology / Minor: Asian Studies, Fall 2007

Coursework included: Intro to Asian Studies, Japanese Performance Traditions, South Asian Philosophy and Religion.

AKITA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – Akita, Japan

Semesters abroad (2006 - 2007)

Coursework: Japanese Foreign Policy toward U.S., Arts/Culture of East Asia, Introduction to Japanese Society, and Anthropology of Japan.

Inter-Cultural Institute of Japan, INC – Tokyo, Japan

Japanese language and culture student, January 2010 – December 2010.

Took all courses in Japanese, including general science and public speaking.

AWARDS & ACHIEVMENTS

• Senior Thesis Award (Myron G. Marlay) for: “Measuring Intercultural Sensitivity Among Japanese and American College Students.”

• 2008 American Psychological Association Convention Presenter.

WORK HISTORY:

Community Support Services – Shady Grove, MD March 2008 - Present

Instructional Associate for Autistic Adults

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans and instruction in functional life skills for autistic young adults.

• Provided instruction in social and recreational skills.

• Teach individualized vocational skills to autistic young adults.

RELEVANT SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Interpersonal:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to overseas environment, and learn and respect other societal ways.

• Ability to work with developmentally challenged young adults to enhance their work life skills.

• Skill in presenting topics in Japanese.

Research:

• Administered a survey on the intercultural sensitivity of college students at St Mary’s College and Akita University in Japan; presented at the American Psychological Association.

• Utilized resources such as the Internet, standard library resources, and journal articles to write numerous research papers.

Volunteer Work:

• Assisted homeless persons as a volunteer with a Japanese Homeless Support Organization.

Language Skills:

• Passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2, the second highest of five levels.

• The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances.

Computer Skills:

• Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet research.

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