Meaningful international engagement advocate Phone: 206.422.

2489| Email:
kylee_arnold@yahoo.com
KYLEE ARNOLD Location: Langley, Washington United States,
able to relocate
Website: http://kyleearnold.strikingly.com/

Education

M.A . INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT Middlebury Institute of

International Studies
Specializations: Program design and assessment, intercultural competency,
December 2016
marketing and recruitment, international student and scholar services, study abroad
Monterey, California
B.A. JAPANESE LINGUISTIC S University of Washington
August 2011
Specializations: Technical business Japanese, sociolinguistics
Seattle, Washington

Key Competencies and Skills

SEVIS Cultural sensitivity Program design and Proposal drafting

regulations assessment
Public Curriculum Japanese language Workshop
Speaking development development

Language and Educator Experience

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST AND TEACHER (CNET) Osaka, Japan

Aug 13 Mar 15
OSAKA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Designed, implemented and assisted in assessment of language and cultural curriculum in
seven public schools.
Supported professional development initiatives via research seminar leadership and teacher
evaluation.
Acting Co-leader of English club, providing supplementary courses and specialized training
in speeches.
Assisted in the annual creation, promotion, and delivery of English Day programming for
500 students.
INTERCULTURAL AND ENGLISH TRAINER Hiroshima, Japan
Jul 13 Aug 13
HIROSHSIMA CITY GOVERNMENT
Utilized experiential activities to instill key intercultural communication strategies in
government employees.
Effectively prepared employees for international diplomatic encounters in English.
Worked within a multinational team to deliver targeted and consistent results in language
and cultural training.
 Conducted follow-up evaluation of employee learning outcomes.
KINDERGARTEN B CO -TEACHER Suita, Japan
Apr 12 Apr 13
GLOBAL VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
Engaged youth 5-12 years of age in intercultural and social development through
specialized curriculum.
Raised a record level of classroom funds through yearly summer fundraising
initiatives.
On-site interpreter for Japanese parents and staff during conferences and events.
Conducted yearly individual student learning outcomes assessments.
ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER Yao, Japan
Aug 11 Mar 12
ALTIA CENTRAL
Increased student interest in language learning as lead English teacher at three public
Japanese schools.
Produced new lesson plans for all levels of English learners with a focus on cultural and
experiential activities.
Communicated readily with Japanese staff and students with attention to cultural
sensitivity.

Program Development and Intercultural Experience

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER Leiden, Netherlands

Aug 16 Dec 16
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, LEIDEN CAMPUS
Introduced foundational intercultural skills to Freshman cohort via new student
orientation training and design and assessment of microaggression workshop.
Directly supported retention initiatives by creating and implementing a four-year
academic degree planner.
Developed new East Asian and domestic market strategies with market research and
data analysis.
Provided innovative project management and consulting to academic affairs, student
support services alumni affairs and admissions departments.
Increased effectiveness of internal processes and data analysis by developing formalized
procedures and producing a yearly annual report template for Career Planning and
Development.
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT Monterey, California USA
Jan 16 - May 16 APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Investigated international student population needs through local assessment tool
creation and data analysis.
Assessed academic support services in relation to international student retention rates.
Increased international student engagement with support services via design of a
student orientation module.
Designed handbooks for faculty and staff focusing on cultural awareness and best practices
for student referrals.
 Effectively managed and prioritized multiple projects with competing deadlines.
STRATEGIC MARKETING CONSULTANT Monterey, California USA
Aug 15 - Dec 15
VIA PROGRAMS (VOLUNTEERS IN ASIA)
Increased the reach of VIA programming by developing a strategic marketing plan to
cultivate partnerships with organizations in East Asia.
Performed SWOT/TOWS, target market, and competitor analysis to promote strong
elements of VIA programs.
Implemented a successful mock recruitment fair table in collaboration with a consultant
team.
Supported the strategic development of a pilot program for young professionals and
students in silicon alley encompassing research, budgeting, recruitment and promotional
content.
TOUR OPERATOR AND OFFICE ASSISTANT Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Jun 08 - Oct 08
AMERICA AND PACIFIC TOURS, INC.
Key intercultural conflict resolution officer for Japanese and American business partners.
Trained new Japanese employees in intercultural communication skills, English and job
duties.
Successfully led tours for 5-100 Japanese customers, offering linguistic and logistical
support.
Edited and translated documents in Japanese and English.

Technical Skills and Certifications

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint. Social Media: Facebook, Twitter,
Mixi, blogging. Creative platforms: Wix, Prezi, Canva, Moovly, Strikingly
JLPT N2 Japanese Language Proficiency Business Level, December 2008

*Project samples available upon request