B.A. in Japanese, Business, and International Studies from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.

Study Abroad semester at Osaka Gakuin University (Daigaku) in Osaka, Japan, through the CET Academic Programs.

• A point of cultural exchange and teacher of English as a second language to Junior High and Elementary students in a rural area of Japan. • Developed lesson plans and materials. • Assisted with editing and correcting classroom and exam materials. • Provided native-level English assistance to students preparing for the Eiken, a practical English proficiency exam. • Participated in international cultural exchange programs.

• Assisted customers by taking and filling orders, and processing payments. • Self-initiated training and implementation of business processes, including inventory management and overhaul of online ordering platforms.

• Flexible role supervising day campers and upholding safety standards. • Provided instruction in Minecraft and HTML, JavaScript, and CSS programming. • Guided campers through their development of each camp’s core values. • Led campers in a variety of athletic and traditional camp activities. • Received award for excellence.

The Bravo Zulu is an award based on peer nomination for going above and beyond in your camp duties at ESF Summer Camps.

Presented in light of contributions to overseas development and to serve as a bridge between Nomi City and the world. Furusato means home. Issued by the Nomi City Board of Education Superintendent in Nomi City, Ishikawa, Japan.

To acknowledge efforts for the promotion of internationalization in local authorities across Japan as a participant in the JET Program. In recognition of significant achievements and with the expectation that the participant will continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Japan and their home country.