Manami Fujino

EDUCATION
Hawaii, USA
B.A., Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kansas, US
A.A., Central Christian College of Kansas
Sydney, Australia
Galston High School
Fukuoka, Japan
English course, Dazaifu Hish School

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Teaching Counselor
English Summer Camp in Fukuoka, Japan
- Worked as a Japanese counselor who assists Japanese campers and
American counselors with managing the camp, being a translator, and
promoting/maintaining their motivation.

Jul ~ Aug 2014

Relevant Courses
SLS 302: Second Language Learning
- This course provides a broad overview of theories and issues in the field of second language
acquisition (SLA) such as first language acquisition, theories in SLA, factors affecting SLA,
learner language, and instructed SLA.
SLS 303: Second Language Teaching
- This course surveys current theories, research, and practices in second and foreign language
teaching. It provides a broad overview of language teaching methodology and teaching
contexts. Subjects covered include development of teaching methods in language skills (i.e.,
listening, speaking, writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary) / integrated language skills,
developments of teaching materials and technology, classroom observation, syllabus

designing, lesson planning, and assessing language skills.

SLS 408: Bilingual Education
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Survey and analysis of current thinking and practices in bilingual/bicultural education;

special emphasis on ESL/EFL. The course examines approaches and pedagogical issues
relevant to bilingual education. It then examines social psychological and sociological
perspectives on bilingual education and psycholinguistic and pedagogical issues relevant to
bilingual education.

SLS 480P: Techniques in Second Language Teaching: Motivation

- This course provides a great understanding of motivation and its relation to second language
pedagogy. The course defines not only motivation from a variety of theoretical backgrounds
and examines the evolution of motivation theory, attempting to compare and contrast key
aspects of each theory, but also a variety of topics related to the application of motivation
theory in the second language classroom, examining studies that have investigated the
effects of pedagogicfal practices on motivation, demotivating influences, and teacher
motivation. The course also includes activities and discussions related to making motivation
a researchable topic.

SLS 490: Second Language Testing

- Measurement and evaluation of achievement and proficiency in second language learning.
This course provides a working knowledge of the basic principles and procedures for test
construction and testing with an emphasis on the second language context. Participants
review a variety of first and second language tests including standardized tests, integrative
language tests, discrete-point tests, and tests of communicative competence.
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Highest Honors at Central Christian College of Kansas

International Student Award at Central Christian College of Kansas
International Student Scholarship at University of Hawaii

2014

CCC Athletics, Academic Achiever

2013

Fukuoka Prefecture Higher Education Study Abroad Scholarship

2012

Galston High School Principle Award

2011

- First prize and Individual award in National Yosakoi Championship

2010

EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVIEITIES

Central Christian College Cheerleading

Aug 2012 ~
May 2013

SKILLS
Languages: Japanese (Native Speaker), English (Advanced), Korean (Beginner)
Technology: Basic Microsoft skills such as excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentation.