Yukiko Shirai

Mobile Phone: (808)226-6733

E-Mail: ys2795@tc.columbia.edu
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts in TESOL- expected 05/2016
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Second Language Studies with Honors
Minor in Japanese Linguistic
Kapiolani Community College
Associate of Liberal Arts

New York, NY
09/2014- Present
Honolulu, HI
07/2011- 12/2013
Honolulu, HI
06/2009- 06/2011

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Community English & Community Language Program

New York, NY

ESL Language Instructor

02/2015 Present
Designed a lesson plan to adult international students in order to improve their communication
skills and provide some knowledge to survive in New York City.
Integrated communicative language teaching method to reading, writing, grammar, and speaking
to teach English for students everyday life.
Developed achievement tests to assess students comprehension of the target unit.
Assigned weekly writing assignment to assess students comprehension of the target unit and to
provide feedback on their writing as well as to evaluate their grammar knowledge.

Saint Louis High School

Honolulu, HI
08/2013 - 04/ 2014

ESL Language assistant in mainstreamed content area classroom

Assisted ESL students in regular classes such as religion, math and speech by using various
instructional strategies such as translating vocabulary into simple words, providing Wh-questions
or Yes/No questions to check their understanding.
Tutored students who need an extra help in ESL classes in order to improve their grammar and
writing skills.
Assisted reforming students Power Point slides and evaluated their speech skills to develop their
speaking and speech skills.

St. Clement Preschool

Honolulu, HI

Internship: Japanese Language Instructor

11/2011 - 03/2013
Taught preschoolers basic conversational Japanese language vocabulary, simple phrases, and
Japanese characters: Hiragana.
Incorporated cultural events and celebrations in monthly thematic studies to give students more
exposure to the Japanese people and their traditions.
Developed lesson plans which focuses on hands-on learning such as games, arts and crafts, and
kinesthetic movement.

Kalani High School

Honolulu, HI
01/2013 - 06/2013

Internship: Japanese Language assistant/ ESL observer

Observed class to gain knowledge of class management skills, lesson plans, and materials.
Developed a Japanese grammar lesson plan which includes several skills to develop
comprehension such as visual skills, creativity skills, and speaking skills.
Developed awareness to grammar rules by incorporating visual aids, creation and speaking
tasks.
Managed a class for 85 minutes by checking students attention, motivation, and
comprehension.

Internship: ESL observer

Observed ESL (English As a Second Language) class to increase own knowledge of class
management, and teaching method.
Learned the method of how to obtain students attention and positive motivations.

Hawaiian Mission Academy

Honolulu, HI
10/2011 - 12/2012

Volunteer: English Language Instructor

Used games, repetition, and literature to assist students in improving their pronunciation.
Taught second grade international students English language skills in reading, writing, and
speaking.
Provided activities aimed at increasing vocabulary development, comprehension and
conversational skills.

Osaka Gakuin University

Osaka, Japan

Internship: English Language Instructor

07/2011 - 08/2011
Developed age-appropriate language games to enhance their language learning experience and
increase oral communication.
Worked with undergraduate students to improve their English speaking skills.

MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS
Friends of Japan (FoJ)- Certified Student Organization in Teacher College, Columbia
University, New York, NY, Publicity chair
Yoga Alliance- Certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor
100th Infantry Battalion WWII Veterans
Hanayagi Dancing Academy- Hawaii Foundation
Golden Key at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Skills
Languages: Native in Japanese and fluent in English
Computer: Proficient in SPSS, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, iMovie,
Smart-Board