Language Skills and Certifications
I speak English fluently, have intermediate proficiency in Japanese, and basic skills in Vietnamese and Spanish. I’m also TEFL certified and trained in CPR & First Aid.
Language and safety skills are vital for leading experiential programs, and we always encourage our team at Rustic Pathways to keep these skills sharp and ready to apply them in our daily work.
Community Involvement
I’m committed to community projects that promote equitable education. I’m passionate about providing mentorship and developing programs that help students connect with the real world and find how their passions and interests can help them create meaningful impact.
Travel Experience
I was first bitten by the travel bug in college. I spent two months backpacking around Thailand one summer and then went back for a semester in Hanoi the following year.
Right out of college I joined the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program and spent three years teaching at a high school in Nagasaki, Japan. I spent another two years in Tokyo getting my Master’s degree in International Relations.
I then joined a gap year company and spent the next two years as an educator and admissions director leading 8 month-long trips with cohorts of students where we studied critical global issues first-hand in Ecuador, China, India, and South Africa.
I’ve lived in the U.S., Japan, and Vietnam, and traveled to over 15 countries. So far, I’ve led Rustic Pathways programs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, China, Cambodia, India, South Africa, and Japan.
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