Mami Kawahira

I am a reliable, hardworking and independent professional with experience in the education sector. I have acquired and developed a range of skills through different roles in education. I work well both independently and as part of a team, and I always aim to deliver excellent results, while supporting a positive learning environment.

I have over three years of teaching experience as an English teacher, during which I also supported school operations as a School Coordinator. I have enjoyed focusing on the development of students, teaching different age groups and constructing and delivering lessons in collaboration with colleagues from a variety of countries and backgrounds. I am particularly passionate about supporting students' learning and wellbeing, and i have developed strong communication skills through working closely with students, colleagues and parents.

Career Break – Maternity Leave and Childcare (2024 October – Present)

Staff at Covid-19 response team at Yamashiro Kita Public health centre (2021-07 – 2022-07)

Worked at a public health centre in Kyoto as part of the COVID-19 response team. Responsible for tracking local cases, coordinating care for severe patients, and arranging public health nurses. Acted as a point of contact for residents, responding to phone and in-person enquiries, and collaborated with the team to support community safety.

• Recorded and updated daily COVID-19 case reports for local authorities.
• Coordinated with hospitals and arranged home visits by public health nurses

Staff at the student affair division at Graduate school of Engineering, Kyoto University (2018-12 – 2019-07)

Worked in the Student Affairs Division at Kyoto University, assisting lecturers with lecture preparation, correspondence with other departments, and administrative tasks such as organising meetings, conferences, venues, and maintaining rosters. Supported student success, personal development, and the academic and personal growth of university attendees.

• Taking minutes during meetings, typing up and distributing to staff
• Provide general administrative support to the student affairs department, including new students materials, student ID cards and student counselling services.

English teacher, School coordinator at SEIHA English Academy (2015-06 – 2018-12)

Teaching English for children (0 to 15 yrs) and to manage the school. Working with foreign teachers and supporting class teachers in the classroom, to deliver engaging lessons and ensure all students maintain consistent progress. I took a positive approach to every task. In recognition of my contribution to class management and school development, I was appointed head of English in my first year. I then worked in a sister school with the highest number of pupils for just under three years.

• Managing English department including frameworks/strategy/curriculum/budget/events/ schedule
• Supporting pupils with mental, behaviour issues, managing the issue directly wherever possible and escalating to the Head Teacher if needed
• Creating attractive and functional display boards to assist student learning progress
• Establishing an engaging and enjoyable classroom atmosphere that fosters learning and encourages student interaction

MA in TESOL and Education studies – University of York (2022-09 – 2024-02)

BA in TESOL and Education studies – University of Hull (2019-10 – 2021-07)

Certificate in TESOL – Universal Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (2015-01 – 2015-04)

Degree of Associate of Arts in English – Kansai Gaidai University (2008-04 – 2012-03)