Mizue (Sasayama) Yazaki
Summary
I hold a degree from the Faculty of Letters at the University of Tokyo and possess significant experience as an instructor at a supplementary school in Japan. Additionally, I have specialized in language education, specifically teaching English and Japanese to Japanese children attending international schools in Japan and abroad. My expertise is further enriched by over a decade of experience in raising my daughter overseas. Furthermore, for the past 20 years, I have diligently researched Japanese language education for children, acquiring a substantial body of knowledge aimed at facilitating the effective and reliable improvement of Japanese language skills among children growing up abroad. This extensive background will significantly contribute to the management and development of teaching materials for Japanese language supplementary classes in Singapore, catering to students from kindergarten through high school.
In addition, with my experience as a teacher aid at an international school in Singapore, and can support Japanese language learners who are learning English as a second language (using Japanese as the medium language). We also have the know-how to help Japanese children who have just arrived from Japan and have just transferred to a local or international school in Singapore to keep up with their school lessons.
In addition to my background as an educator, I possess extensive experience in marketing roles across several Asian countries, including Singapore. To broaden the reach of your schools in Singapore to encompass not only Japanese children but also Singaporean and international students, and to transform your institutions into “community-based” supplementary and preparatory schools, my expertise in the sales sector will prove invaluable.
I am a native Japanese speaker and am highly proficient in both English and Chinese. Furthermore, I have amassed significant expertise in cultivating mutually beneficial connections with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Notably, I have effectively supervised and guided a team comprising approximately 15 subordinates in both the Philippines and Macau. Such experiences substantiate my qualification for assuming a managerial position as a classroom manager (WAM Education Orchard Branch Manager). Presently, I am entrusted with assuming a pivotal role in spearheading our global expansion initiative, commencing from Singapore.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
International Community School (Singapore)
10.2022 - 03.2024
- As a teaching assistant primarily working with kindergarten to elementary school students in an international school, my responsibilities include providing support for classroom learning, individual support and observation for young children and students with developmental needs, and collaborating with parents and school counselors based on these observations. I also provide support for English language learning (ELL) for newly arrived students from Japan. In the absence of a homeroom teacher, I serve as a relief teacher. As the only Japanese staff member on campus, I also support communication (interpretation) between Japanese parents and various departments of the school and engage in marketing activities targeting Japanese families in Singapore (both online and offline).
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Marketing Executive
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd.
04.2021 - 10.2022
- As a Results-driven insurance sales consultant with extensive experience in offering fire insurance, marine cargo insurance, and financial insurance solutions to major Japanese manufacturing companies with global operations. Proven ability to provide comprehensive insurance coverage and assess risks for various business assets.
- Sales and management of fire insurance, marine cargo insurance, and financial insurance products tailored for major Japanese manufacturing clients.
- Provide insurance coverage for clients’ factories, warehouses, and assets, protecting them against fire and theft.
- Offered marine cargo insurance for raw materials and finished products, ensuring safe transit and protection during shipping operations.
- Collaborated closely with Tokyo Marine s’ compensation and cyber risks, including protection against system hacking and data breaches.isks.
- Manage insurance coverage for workers’ compensation and cyber risks, including protection against system hacking and data breaches.
- Collaborate closely with Tokyo Marine Nichido Fire Insurance branches in Japan and internationally to enhance brand presence and share valuable insights.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, and creative material distribution.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
Language Teacher (Japanese, English)
Freelancer
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided individual instruction in Japanese and English (phonics) to Japanese children attending international kindergartens and elementary schools.
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs and preferences, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance, both verbally and in writing, enabling them to make continuous progress in their language studies.
Marketing Executive
The Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (China)
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Served as a dedicated Insurance Consultant with expertise in providing fire and marine cargo insurance tailored for Japanese manufacturing and construction companies in China. Proven track record in building strong client relationships, conducting market research, and collaborating with leading insurance branches to deliver optimal insurance solutions.
- Foster trust and enhance client relationships through regular communication, understanding client needs, and proposing tailored insurance plans.
- Conduct thorough market research in China, including on-site customer visits, to identify new business opportunities and expand the client base.
- Collaborate with Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance branches across China to ensure comprehensive regional insurance coverage.
- Determine insurance premium rates and guide each branch in creating accurate quotations to meet client requirements.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information, and defining related lists.
- Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximize marketing program performance.
- Launched successful product lines by collaborating with product development teams and conducting thorough market research.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, and creative material distribution.
- Created and deployed successful strategies underpinning significant growth in logistics insurance.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
Marketing
A-Sol (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Played a crucial part in promoting our IT solutions and enhancing our presence in the market.
- Developing and executing marketing strategies to propose and sell operational improvement solutions to potential clients in the manufacturing and logistics sectors.
- Coordinating with Toyota alumni consultants to implement and promote tangible improvement activities that underscore the effectiveness of the Toyota Production System.
- Conducting web marketing initiatives, including creating and distributing email newsletters and maintaining a blog to engage our audience and attract new customers.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Enhanced brand awareness with innovative email marketing initiatives.
- Worked with marketing teams to create marketing and promotional content for social media.
- Analyzing marketing performance metrics to refine strategies and improve customer acquisition efforts.
- Optimized marketing campaigns, analyzing performance metrics and market feedback.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies for increased brand awareness.
- Designed presentations and marketing materials to promote insurance products.
- Generated leads with targeted email marketing strategies.
- Devised and executed integrated, online and direct marketing campaigns.
- Provided valuable feedback on marketing materials based on customer responses, contributing to the development of more effective marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Enhanced customer engagement, utilizing email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
- Initiated digital marketing campaign to increase brand visibility.
- Facilitated cross-functional coordination between marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of trade marketing initiatives.
- Oversaw email marketing campaigns from concept development through deployment.
- Promoted business with effective sales and marketing strategies.
- Increased brand visibility by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
Marketing Manager
T & S Inc.
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Business Description: Served as the Overseas Sales Manager to our subsidiary in the Philippines. Responsible for acquiring new orders for sheet metal processing projects at the Batangas factory and conducting route sales for existing clients. Additionally, I oversee a team of four subordinates as the Sales Manager of the Philippine subsidiary.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, adjusting marketing plans accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
- Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
Overseas Branch Manager
ABISTE Corporation
03.2007 - 05.2008
- Served as the Branch Manager of the Macau office for a Japanese women's fashion company, responsible for managing the sales team and retail stores (with 13 subordinates). Duties include establishing the corporation for the Macau branch, opening bank accounts, locating office and retail properties, negotiating lease agreements, arranging interior construction, procuring products and store fixtures, recruiting, hiring, and training staff, arranging work visas for employees from Mainland China and Taiwan, determining and processing payroll, managing sales and expenses, coordinating with accounting firms, and negotiating with shopping malls regarding construction timelines and lease agreements. This role encompasses all necessary activities for establishing, opening, and operating the company and its stores.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Bahay at Yaman Ni San Martin De Porress
12.2003 - 02.2007
- As a volunteer teacher, responsibilities include teaching English and Japanese to children residing in the orphanage, caring for infants, and engaging in various tasks within the facility. Additionally, activities involve fundraising efforts to collect donations from major trading companies and other Japanese businesses. Notably, for work at the orphanage, the organization received the 2005 Outstanding Young People Award Special Prize from the President of the Japanese Junior Chamber.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Technical Manager
SKCP Trading Inc.
09.2002 - 02.2007
- Served as both Sales Representative and Manager (overseeing a team of 15) in architectural design for a construction design and build company. Responsibilities include soliciting business from domestic Japanese clients (large general contractors) for architectural design and construction drawing services, including the creation of 3D walkthrough videos. Upon securing contracts, the role involves communicating drawing instructions from clients to local drafting staff in Manila and delivering completed drawing data to clients. Monthly reports on order and revenue performance, as well as staff performance, are submitted to the supervisor (CEO).
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
Teacher
Eikoh Inc.
04.2000 - 08.2002
- Instructional services for entrance examinations to private junior and senior high schools, targeting elementary and junior high school students. The company employs group (5–10 students per class) and individual instruction using materials aligned with the Yotsuya Otsuka academic curriculum. Services include high school entrance exam preparation for junior high students (covering five subjects) and English instruction for children attending Keio Yochisha. Additionally, the company offers individualized English tutoring for university entrance exams, with a proven track record of success in medical school admissions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Occidental History
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan03.2000
High School Diploma -
Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin Senior High School
Tokyo, Japan03.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student rapport
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary Education
- Student evaluations
- Student Records Management
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional Methods
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Program Development
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Inquiry-based learning
- Assigning and Grading Work
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Sales Presentations
- Data-driven decision-making
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Competitor Analysis
- Influencer outreach
- Marketing Plan Development
- Performance Tracking
- Budget Development
- Product Promotion
- Metrics Tracking
- Market Trend Analysis
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training and Development
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Team building
- Staff Supervision
- Sales strategy
- Written Communication
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Promotional sales events
- Sales Statistics Analysis
- Workforce Management
- Negotiation
- Computer Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Documentation And Reporting
- Professional and Courteous
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- MS Office
- Good Judgment
- Process Improvement
- Project Planning
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Self Motivation
- Shift Scheduling
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Analytical Thinking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
2005 Outstanding Young People Award Special Prize from the President of the Japanese Junior Chamber
Timeline
Teacher Aide
International Community School (Singapore)
10.2022 - 03.2024
Marketing Executive
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd.
04.2021 - 10.2022
Language Teacher (Japanese, English)
Freelancer
04.2014 - 03.2015
Marketing Executive
The Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (China)
12.2011 - 03.2014
Marketing
A-Sol (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2011
Marketing Manager
T & S Inc.
06.2008 - 08.2009
Overseas Branch Manager
ABISTE Corporation
03.2007 - 05.2008
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Bahay at Yaman Ni San Martin De Porress
12.2003 - 02.2007
Technical Manager
SKCP Trading Inc.
09.2002 - 02.2007
Teacher
Eikoh Inc.
04.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Occidental History
The University of Tokyo
High School Diploma -
Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin Senior High School
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