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Kirika Kushiyama

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Hello, I’m Kirika Kushiyama, an innovative education professional with 15 years of experience teaching English to high school and university students.

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Hello, I’m Kirika Kushiyama, an innovative education professional with 15 years of experience teaching English to high school and university students. I also contribute to expanding NPOs, conduct overseas research, support exhibitions at overseas trade fairs, and teach traditional court dance.

I am passionate about cross-cultural education, curriculum development, and hands-on, project-based learning that empower students and foster curiosity. I enjoy collaborating across departments to create engaging learning experiences and to build Bridges between academia and real-world applications.

  • 29 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • JapaneseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 11 roles

Contract English Teacher · Kametsu Junior High School, Tokunoshima TownApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Teach English to junior high students; develop curriculum, deliver lessons, and assess progress; participate in school-wide activities and new program development.

Manager of English Education Team (telecommuting) · Avalon Consulting, Co., Ltd.Dec 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Lead the English education team remotely; develop educational materials; advise on entrance-exam strategies and test-taking skills.

Sales Engineer · Farmers’ Support Co., Ltd.Jul 2022 – Nov 2022 · 5 mos

Customer support and general affairs for an AI livestock monitoring system; supported product demonstrations and client communications.

Child Development Support Staff · Tasuc GroupJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Researcher (telecommuting) · Tycoon Executive Search, Co., Ltd.Apr 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos
Associate Professor · Language Education Center, University of MiyazakiMar 2014 – Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Specially-appointed Lecturer · Education Development & Students Support Center, University of MiyazakiFeb 2009 – Feb 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Freelance Translator (Japanese to English)Jan 2003 – Jan 2009 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Education

PhD Candidate · Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kagoshima2024 – 2026
MA Culture and Information Program · Open University of Japan2012 – 2014
MA International Journalism · University of Westminster1997 – 1998
BA Language and Area Studies (French) · Osaka University of Foreign Studies1991 – 1995

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