Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada
University: Western University
Major: Philosophy
Japanese Comprehension: Advanced
Teaching Experience: 27 years in Japan
Interests: Personal Development, Sports, Travel, Reading, Investing / Personal Finance, Social Media, Karaoke, and Onsen

• 25+ years of teaching experience in Japan
• Business founder and owner with over 17 years of management experience as CEO of Apprez
• A strong believer in life-long education. Personal career development and certifications through courses at: MIT Sloan (Social Media Strategy), Section4 (Brand Strategy), Cambridge University: Institute of Sustainability Leadership (High Impact Leadership), and Harvard University: The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning (Higher Education Teaching Certificate. Currently studying at Columbia University (Finance) and McGill Univerity (Personal Finance)–expected completion 2021
• Selected to run special study abroad preparation classes regarding TOEFL iBT & IELTS tests for Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Global 10 (G10) public high schools (2018～2019)
• Bilingual and bicultural education and training specialist
• Extensive experience in translation and interpretation in both the private and public sectors with specializations in areas of education, cross-cultural communication, and ESL/EFL teaching
• Combine knowledge of business and sports to my background in philosophy and psychology from Western University (London, Canada) to develop a unique teaching style and educational experience
• Train students, working professionals, and corporate clients to think both critically and creatively in English, so that they will not only survive but also thrive in a VUCA world

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