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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.…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.

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. 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.…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.

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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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

Google Drive

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Contract English Teacher at Kametsu Junior High School, Tokunoshima Town

April 1, 2025 - Present

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) at Avalon Consulting, Co., Ltd.

December 1, 2022 - Present

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

Sales Engineer at Farmers’ Support Co., Ltd.

July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

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

Child Development Support Staff at Tasuc Group

June 1, 2022 - Present

Instructing children with learning difficulties; providing developmental support and targeted educational assistance.

Researcher (telecommuting) at Tycoon Executive Search, Co., Ltd.

April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Headhunter’s assistant; supported research, data gathering, and candidate localization tasks.

Associate Professor at Language Education Center, University of Miyazaki

March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2021

Cross-organizational project development; Inclusive classroom & Special education; Project-based learning; Technical English for engineering students; Business English for regional innovation students; Curriculum development based on English for Specific Purposes; International exchange programs with hands-on activities rooted in Japanese traditional culture.

Specially-appointed Lecturer at Education Development & Students Support Center, University of Miyazaki

February 1, 2009 - February 1, 2014

E-learning curriculum development & management; Training and managing part-time e-learning instructors.

Freelance Translator (Japanese to English)

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Translating corporate annual reports, financial statements, and corporate websites.

Media Relations Public Relations at Getronics Japan, Co., Ltd.

January 1, 2002 - December 1, 2002

Media relations, event planning & management.

Editor at Various assignments (Philippines & Malaysia correspondents; specialised coverage; Editor in Chief during major US counter-terrorism events)

April 1, 1999 - December 1, 2001

Assigned as a correspondent to the Philippines and Malaysia; covered economic and political news; acted as Editor in Chief for major events including September 11 counter-terrorism coverage and related regional crackdowns.

Back Office and Custody Staff at Miyazaki Credit Federations of Agricultural Cooperatives

April 1, 1995 - July 1, 1997

Back office duties and custody tasks within the Fund Management Division.