educator, entrepreneur, community organizer, consultant
Japan
- Current
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- Program Coordinator at Osaka Shoin Women's University
- Lecturer at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
- Co-Owner/Director at English Masters - Communication Center
- Past
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- International Affairs Committee Chair at JALT
- Vice President at The Japan Association for Language Teaching
- Director of Studies at RIC English+
- Assistant Language Teacher at Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
- Education
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- University of California, Berkeley
- West High
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Steven Nishida’s Summary
Incredibly diverse skill set. Natural leader and problem-solver. Refined sense of diplomacy, morale-building, and development strategy. Rare vision and analytical ability.
Unwavering passion for human learning and motivation characterize both past experience and future goals.
Ultimately, would like to serve on multiple think-tank teams, affect change in education policy, consult as a specialist in conflict resolution and collaborative enterprise.
Steven Nishida’s Specialties:
Start-up consulting, NPO management, strategic alliances, community development, project design, conflict resolution, policy writing, international outreach.
Steven Nishida’s Experience
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Program Coordinator
Osaka Shoin Women's University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Course development and coordination for elementary school English teacher training program funded for 3 years by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japanese Government.
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Lecturer
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Research industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
Lecturer and English Adviser in the Graduate School of Materials Science. Ongoing responsibilities include 'Scientific Writing' instruction, TOEIC preparation, and proofreading of GSMS research papers for publication. Special 2008 projects include oversight and consultation for GSMS international exchange program to UC Davis, translation assistance for various NAIST manuals, and design and delivery of an intensive workshop on 'Scientific Presentations' offered to select students from top area high schools.
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Co-Owner/Director
English Masters - Communication Center
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
February 2003 — Present (6 years 6 months)
Entrepeneurial debut: English Masters - Community Center (Nara, Japan) integrates high-end community education with a sound business model which places quality of education and profitability on an equal footing. Inspiring, innovative, customized language training by top professionals.
Other priorities: Branding (as the premier language school in the region); Sustainability; Development (of a robust, multi-tiered community of teachers and learners); Swift completion of the franchise model; Simultaneous expansion and diversification (currently underway). -
International Affairs Committee Chair
JALT
(Education Management industry)
November 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw all international relations and outreach for Japan-based NPO language teaching association with a membership of 2500+. Notable responsibilities included: liaising with regional partner associations to foster continued cooperation and increased collaboration, supporting private outreach efforts by JALT members, identifying and seeking out strategic international partners, organizing committee recruitment for premier regional conference: PAC7 (Pan-Asian Consortium).
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Vice President
The Japan Association for Language Teaching
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Key consultant to the President and fellow (6) board members. Specialized in comprehensive strategic planning and community development. Primary liaison to domestic and international partners. Distinguished for achievements in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
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Director of Studies
RIC English+
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
June 2000 — February 2003 (2 years 9 months)
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Assistant Language Teacher
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
(Education Management industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
Steven Nishida’s Education
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University of California, Berkeley
B.A. , Philosophy, English , 1992 — 1997
Majors in both Philosophy and English.
- Activities and Societies:
- Delta Kappa Epsilon
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West High
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Steven Nishida’s Interests:
community development, education, entrepreneurship, blogging, NPO management, accreditation, strategic alliances, conflict resolution, alternative education, Japan, Japanese, Mexico, Spanish, publishing, human resource management, policy reform
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