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WELCOME! MY NAME IS EMI SHINOHARA.
Thank you very much for visiting my E-folio. Explore my site to learn more about me, my background, and what I have to offer. If you have questions or would like to discuss an opportunity to work together, please feel free to get in touch at the bottom.
EDUCATION
September 2020 - May 2022
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (GPA: 4.00/4.00)
BVM. H. Martindale Scholarship (December 2021)
Mitsubishi Scholarship (April 2021)
TC Award (March 2021)
TC General Scholarship (September 2020)
Fulbright Scholarship (June 2020)
Teachers College Scholarship (March 2020)
September 2005 - May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies with Minor in American Studies (GPA: 3.87/4.00)
Magna cum laude (May 2009)
Hannum-Warner Travel Fellowship (May 2009)
Lynn Y. T. Ling Scholarship (February 2008)
Sarah Williston Scholar (October 2007)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
February 2021 - April 2021
ESL INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY LANGUAGE PROGRAM, TEACHERS COLLEGE
NEW YORK, NY, USA
Taught a 10-week online ESL integrated skills course at the upper-intermediate level for a total of 60 hours
Designed and implemented original, engaging lesson plans focusing on interaction, language production, and pronunciation
Prepared, conducted, and rated a total of 4 oral and written assessments via Google Forms and Zoom
Provided feedback to students regarding their spoken and written English
Informed students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance policies, and academic progress
Maintained records of student attendance and academic achievement
Attended assessment and curriculum design workshops
April 2013 - July 2020
EFL INSTRUCTOR, CHIBA PREFECTURAL POLICE, CHIBA, JAPAN
Conducted English lessons focused on oral communication to more than 100 police staff
Designed curricula and selected materials for English courses at Chiba Police School
Coached police officers in effectively delivering speeches and presentations in English
Created practical exercises for investigators to practice conducting police interviews in English
Edited English compositions and translations
Trained officers in assisting international citizens and questioning suspicious persons in English at more than 10 police stations and divisions
Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who sought additional assistance
Achievements:
2019: Awarded by Chief of Education and Training Division for making invaluable contribution to language and cultural education
2018: Awarded by Chief of Police Administration Division for writing a 30-page textbook on basic English conversations for police officers
2017: Awarded by Chief of Community Police Division for leading and providing rigorous English training to community police officers
2013: Awarded by Director of Chiba Police School for demonstrating outstanding leadership
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
Emi is an amazing teacher!
She motivates me to learn English.
She is dynamic.
Well-organized and fun!
She is always thoughtful and calm.
She helps us and if she doesn’t not the answer she search’s and learn
before she gives an answer to us. She always look for the accurate answer.I laughed so many times that sometimes my husband did not believe I was in class haha.