Kylie Cummings

Experience

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  The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  Shift Supervisor
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  Hawaii Pacific University

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Writing Mentor

  • Guided students to improve the content and organization of their essays through extensive discussion at the university’s tutoring center.• Worked with a wide range of students, from 18-year old undergraduate freshmen to international students from around the world to military veterans returning to get their degree.• Assisted professors in introductory writing classes by giving students individualized guidance on their writing assignments.• Helped with grammar and punctuation and acted as a conversation partner for ESL speakers as needed. Show less

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  Hawaii Pacific University

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Editorial Intern

  Editor for Hawaii Pacific University's online publication "Fresh Perspectives"• Worked in a team of 4 to collect written pieces from undergraduate freshmen• Edited 25% of collected pieces, working with the writers to preserve their written voice while following publication guidelines

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

  Assistant Language Teacher

  ・Assisted Japanese teachers with teaching various subjects in English in immersion-style lessons. Subjects include: English communication/expression, essay writing, SDGs seminars, storytelling, chemistry, fashion English, and Japanese culture in English・Helped students prepare for Eiken tests, from levels pre-2 to 1.・Helped students prepare for speech contests, seminar presentations, and interviews for top universities in English・Created online two-week international exchange program with a class in America・ Created six-month debate curriculum from scratch for both junior and senior high school classes・ Planned, wrote, and executed an immersive real-life English mystery game for junior and senior high school students・Adjusted preexisting curriculum to be more engaging and raise students' test scores・Corrected hundreds of essays every year in a quick and efficient manner Show less

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  Kids Duo International

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2025

  Native English Teacher

  ・Assist in set up of new preschool (opened April 2024)・Translate emails and provide basic interpretation (Japanese to English) for principal to other English teachers・Conduct admissions exams and demonstration classes・Present in English during information sessions for parents・Plan and execute seasonal events・Teach English and life skills to young children ages 2-6・Act as homeroom teacher for a class of 28 students (ages 4-5 years old)

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  Japan International University

  Apr 2025 - now

  English Instructor