Hi, I'm Romeo Y.K.M. Aziz, a multi-disciplinary writer, educator, and music enthusiast based in Leeds. I freelance as a music journalist, conducting online and live interviews, writing reviews, and cultivating a wide network across Leeds’ musicians, producers, promoters, photographers, labels, and venue staff. I’m committed to high-quality writing and journalistic integrity, and I maintain international links with colleagues in Tokyo and Shanghai, as well as friends in North and South America, Canada, Germany, and beyond. My studies span Leeds and international exchange programs in Chinese and Japanese language and culture. I’ve spent time at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and I’m affiliated with the University of Leeds for Chinese and Japanese Studies through 2025. Beyond academics, I teach and mentor in the UK, and I’m passionate about language, music, and storytelling as ways to connect people and cultures.

Romeo Y.K.M. Aziz

Hi, I'm Romeo Y.K.M. Aziz, a multi-disciplinary writer, educator, and music enthusiast based in Leeds. I freelance as a music journalist, conducting online and live interviews, writing reviews, and cultivating a wide network across Leeds’ musicians, producers, promoters, photographers, labels, and venue staff. I’m committed to high-quality writing and journalistic integrity, and I maintain international links with colleagues in Tokyo and Shanghai, as well as friends in North and South America, Canada, Germany, and beyond. My studies span Leeds and international exchange programs in Chinese and Japanese language and culture. I’ve spent time at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and I’m affiliated with the University of Leeds for Chinese and Japanese Studies through 2025. Beyond academics, I teach and mentor in the UK, and I’m passionate about language, music, and storytelling as ways to connect people and cultures.

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Hi, I’m Romeo Y.K.M. Aziz, a multi-disciplinary writer, educator, and music enthusiast based in Leeds. I freelance as a music journalist, conducting online and live interviews, writing reviews, and cultivating a wide network across Leeds’ musicians, producers, promoters, photographers, labels, and venue staff. I’m committed to high-quality writing and journalistic integrity, and I maintain international links with colleagues in Tokyo and Shanghai, as well as friends in North and South America, Canada, Germany, and beyond.

My studies span Leeds and international exchange programs in Chinese and Japanese language and culture. I’ve spent time at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and I’m affiliated with the University of Leeds for Chinese and Japanese Studies through 2025. Beyond academics, I teach and mentor in the UK, and I’m passionate about language, music, and storytelling as ways to connect people and cultures.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher - English Language at Wings Global Home
December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Ran reading, spelling, and presentation sessions with groups of students aged 3-11; created a safe, supportive learning environment; coordinated with colleagues to assign roles and match students by personality and learning style.
SEN / SEMH / Behavioural / Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 at Wickersley School and Sports College
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Worked in the Behavioural and Social Education Unit and the Special Educational Needs Department, supporting up to 30 students with varying abilities; pastoral care, safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and Education, Health and Care Plan-based support.
Advanced English Tutor - Volunteer at University of Leeds
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Presented and moderated discussions for foreign exchange students; designed materials on topics such as racism, LGBTQ+ experiences in the UK, and UK subcultures; led an advanced group.
Retail Sales Associate at Urban Outfitters, Meadowhall
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Cash desk operations, fitting rooms, and customer service in a high-traffic retail environment; maintained store standards.

Education

Semester Abroad Chinese Language Program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Year Abroad Japanese Language and Culture Program at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree in Chinese and Japanese Studies at University of Leeds
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
A-levels / EPQ at Wickersley School and Sports College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Extended Project Qualification in Traditional East Asian Medicine at Wickersley School and Sports College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level Psychology at Wickersley School and Sports College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level English Literature at Wickersley School and Sports College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level French at Wickersley School and Sports College
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

Extended Project Qualification in Traditional East Asian Medicine
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level Psychology
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level English Literature
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
A-level French
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other