Amanda Jew
international education specialist
About Amanda Jew
My international experience extends to both academic and professional experiences in Japan and in higher education. Both my experiences abroad and at US universities have driven me to address inclusion in study abroad through creative intercultural experiences.
I am currently a Masters of Art Candidate in the International Education Management Program (IEM) with a focus on Japanese Language at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, California.
CV
MA Candidate at Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey
BA Graduate at University of Massachusetts Amherst 2016
Studied Abroad at Kwansei Gakuin University
Boston Program Coordinator
Northeastern University
July 2021 - Present
Create and execute bi-weekly programs designed to develop students’ global mindsets and foster community engagement; build all programs within allocated budgets
Co-create and coordinate annual large scale events, with the goal of fostering collaboration and increasing engagement with the community
Market all programs and events, creating print and digital materials to promote awareness and increase event attendance
Utilize Salesforce database to track incident reports; analyze data to inform policy changes and updates
Assistant Language Teacher
Fukui Board of Education, Japan August 2016 - July 2020
Developed custom lesson plans for junior high school students in English as a Foreign Language, to ensure progress of each student based on individual areas of improvement
Created and led interactive programs and activities through English seminars and summer camps to create a cross-cultural environment for students to become global citizens
Crafted engaging programs to improve connections between the local and international community, as a District Block Leader appointed by the Prefectural Board of Education
Collaborated with Japanese teachers and professionals to organize local events expanding teaching beyond the classroom to the overall community
Peer Advisor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
September 2015 - May 2016
Advised students and provided the necessary material and information about different countries
Facilitated Pre-Departure Orientation for students, including presenting on a panel discussing Women’s Safety Abroad
Promoted study abroad programs through information sessions and class visits/student outreach
Specialities
Program Coordinating
Teaching
Japan
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
Zoom
Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Japanese (Proficient - JLPT N2)
Clifton Strengths
Learner
Deliberative
Adaptability
Analytical
Consistency
My Work
Consultation Project
This is a consultation project with the University of Redlands. We created a modular pre-departure orientation to provide a more accessible format for students. Attached is the presentation slide deck with an overview of the work my team and I did.
Japanese Writing Sample
This is a research paper I wrote about Overtime Work in Japanese Junior High Schools titled, 「学校教育現場での残業」. Attached is the full paper in Japanese.
Case Study
This is a case study I conducted titled "Role of Heritage Language Education for Nikkei in South America." It compares the Nikkei population in Peru and Bolivia by analyzing their culture and way of life. Attached is the case study document.
Website Creation Project
This is an example of a website I created. It is a training about trans* and non-binary students in residents life geared towards staff members. It is made in an escape room format to make it more engaging. Attached is the link to the website.
