Liam Oshima

I am an Environmental Educator / Ecologist with experience in habitat management, ex-situ conservation of threatened plants species, and environmental education. I graduated from the University of Sydney with a double major in Ecology and Soil Science, and have built hands-on experience across conservation practice, ecological survey work, and community engagement through both my professional and voluntary roles in Japan.

I am actively seeking roles in environmental education and ecological restoration in Sheffield, and am open to any other fields that build upon my experience.

My colleagues rely on me most for public outreach and education programmes, but my friends value my humour most. I am also known for my keen perspective and calmness whenever anyone needs help. People often describe me as easygoing, tell me that I am forgiving, and note my appreciation for beauty. You may find me bouldering, reading, or performing music in my downtime.

Environmental Educator at The Center for Plant Diversity, Jindai Botanical Gardens (2025 – 2026)

• Led public environmental education programmes for ~30 participants end-to-end, achieving >97% positive participant feedback; analyses outcomes and submitted formal reports to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government per reporting requirements.
• Delivered an annual quarterly-cycle observational science programme for a local primary school class (age 10), designing age-appropriate sketching/presentation activities to build sequential botanical literacy; identified and resolved a group-supervision/safeguarding gap with school staff ahead of the following year's sessions.
• Produced bilingual (English/Japanese) environmental interpretation content, including weekly field news updates, social media outreach, board communications, exhibits and signage, to promote public ecological literacy.
• Led monthly guided tours on plant ecology and conservation, adapting technical content in real time to diverse adult audiences, with regular ad hoc visitor education on botanical and ecological topics year-round.
• Independently managed four habitat areas and maintain ex-situ conservation populations of three species, including the first-ever establishment of a local fern from wild-observed conditions, and supervise volunteer work parties of 5–10.

Vendor at Independent Food and Beverage Pop-ups (Winter 2024)

• Prepared and served fresh food (pasta, pancakes, bread canapés) at a three-day ethical market event welcoming 16,000+ visitors, sustaining high-volume food service across varied menu items under continuous demand.
• Co-organised a community pop-up coffee stall, brewing and serving pourover coffee to park visitors, applying the same manual-brewing precision (grind, ratio, extraction) I practise daily at home.

Private Tutor, Self-Employed (2018 – 2024)

• Delivered ESL tuition to Japanese primary-school children and Mathematics to pre-teen students.
• Provided informal peer mentoring in STEM and environmental science topics through school and university.

Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Soil Science and Hydrology – The University of Sydney (2021 – 2024)