Prefectural Advisor at Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
Japan
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- Prefectural Advisor (Ehime) at Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
- Assistant Language Teacher at Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme
- Past
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- Design & Copy Assistant at Furman University Marketing & PR
- Student Journalist - Tokyo at Furman University Marketing & PR
- Education
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- Furman University
- Waseda University
- Connections
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- Industry
- International Affairs
- Websites
Deas Richardson IV’s Summary
Currently teaching English in prefectural high schools in rural Japan. JLPT 2 certified in Japanese language, working towards JLPT 1. Interested in internet social media, digital syndication, and quality content. Manages a blog on the side. Big fan of international tourism opportunities. Aspirations of going into small business.
Deas Richardson IV’s Specialties:
Internet media, Japanese language competency, blogging, teaching, cultural exchange, cultural relations
Deas Richardson IV’s Experience
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Prefectural Advisor (Ehime)
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
(Government Agency; Public Relations and Communications industry)
April 2009 — Present (10 months)
As a Prefectural Advisor for Ehime, I work closely with my Japanese counterparts in both the Prefectural Board of Education and the International Affairs Division. As a PA, I underwent training in counselling techniques, and I help mediate local problems on occasion. My primary role is to provide support, counselling, and useful information to our 92 JET participants about everyday life in Japan and about local work-related events. I am also responsible for planning the Prefectural Orientation seminar and the Mid-year Conference, both in terms of logistics and content.
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Assistant Language Teacher
Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme
(International Affairs industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
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Design & Copy Assistant
Furman University Marketing & PR
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
As a student worker, I wrote and edited copy for various publications, processed images and updated files to streamline our workflow, and occasionally designed internal ad campaigns for the university.
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Student Journalist - Tokyo
Furman University Marketing & PR
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year )
As the first student from Furman to enjoy an exchange opportunity with Waseda University, I suggested a student travelogue as a way to increase exposure for prospective exchange students. (This idea has been continued and expanded.) I kept an online journal about my student experience in Japan, and updated it with articles, photos, montages, and self-produced video content. That journal is still online, here: http://www.furman.edu/inted/archive.cfm?id=4 .
Deas Richardson IV’s Education
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Furman University
B.A. , Asian Studies , 2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- FUISA, FUJI Club, Japanese Language House
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Waseda University
SILS, Japanese, Anthropology 2004 — 2005
Additional Information
Deas Richardson IV’s Websites:
Deas Richardson IV’s Interests:
Japanese language acquisition, online media, video editing, fencing (epee), technology, digital photography, professional networking, international travel, reading novels
Deas Richardson IV’s Groups:
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Furman University Alumni -
Waseda University (早稲田大学） -
Japan Networking Group -
Bilingual Workforce in Japan -
Foreign students in Japan (Past & Present) -
GoodPeople Japan -
JapanSoc
Deas Richardson IV’s Honors:
Furman Fellows Scholarship Inaugural Recipient 2005-2006
Furman Grant 2005-2006
Odell Scholarship for the Humanities 2004-2006
Furman Study Abroad Scholarship 2004-2005
JASSO Scholarship 2004-2005
SC Life Scholarship 2002-2006
SC Tuition Grant 2002-2006
Deas Richardson IV’s Profile in Other Languages:
Deas Richardson IV’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
