As a PhD student in East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona, I specialize in Japanese language, religion, history, and literature, with a particular focus on medieval Buddhist texts. Over the past three years, I have served as a Graduate Teaching Associate, instructing Japanese language and culture courses as part of my academic training.
In addition to my doctoral work, I bring over five years of experience living and working in Japan, as well as two years of experience teaching...
As a PhD student in East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona, I specialize in Japanese language, religion, history, and literature, with a particular focus on medieval Buddhist texts. Over the past three years, I have served as a Graduate Teaching Associate, instructing Japanese language and culture courses as part of my academic training.
In addition to my doctoral work, I bring over five years of experience living and working in Japan, as well as two years of experience teaching Japanese as an adjunct instructor at U.S. universities. These experiences have shaped my student-centered approach to language instruction, which integrates auditory, visual, reading, writing, and kinesthetic learning strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
What I find most rewarding as an educator are the transformative “aha” moments—when students begin to connect with the language on a deeper level. I am deeply committed to cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a sustained passion for learning Japanese.
