Currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I have experience as a teaching assistant for a second-year Japanese class, where I implemented interactive exercises and relatable pop culture references, like anime, to engage students. My year living in Tokyo enriched my understanding of everyday Japanese, allowing me to teach practical language skills relevant to real-life situations. My goal is to make language learning enjoyable while helping students build the confidence they need to express themselves in Japanese.

Outside of studying, I like to do translation as a hobby. Usually it’s just a couple minutes of a video I thought was funny or interesting—it keeps things fun and helps me practice. I’m also a big fan of anime and manga, and I’d love to bring those references into lessons to make them more engaging. In my free time, I enjoy playing games, especially ones with really good storytelling. And I’m also really interested in languages—lately I’ve been starting to explore Mandarin as my next challenge.