Teaching certifications
2015 Associate Professor certification, Roskilde University, Denmark
2008 M.A. Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Newcastle University, UK
2004 English teacher certificate: Board of Education, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
2003 Certificate for English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), International House, UK
Language teaching experience
2013-2015 Assistant Professor, English Study Programme, Roskilde University
2011-2013 English Text and Writing, Humanities Basic Studies, Roskilde University
2008 English teacher (part-time). Language Centre, Northumbria University, UK. Academic English courses for pre-sessional and foundation course international students.
2008 English teacher (part-time): INTO Newcastle University. Courses in English, English for Academic purposes, and English Study Skills for international foundation course students
2003-2007 English language instructor. Hiroshima YMCA School of Languages, Japan
In addition, held the position of Adult Courses Coordinator, and Substitute General Coordinator. Curriculum development for a range of courses. Adult classes (all levels); TOEFL essay writing (test preparation) and TOEFL speaking (test preparation); TOEIC test preparation (contract for Hiroshima Jogakuin Women’s University); Special Interest Content Language Integrated Learning courses (e.g. Film Studies; Drama; Art History; Intercultural Discussion; Debate); High School and Junior High School; Elementary School; Kindergarten; and Pre-school classes