Naotaro Christopher “Nari” Kato 

加藤直太郎  
Phone: (310) 755-8575 | email: naotaro_kato@brown.edu 
EDUCATION
Brown University​, ​B.A. Education Studies, Human Development ​Expected Graduation May 2021
● Relevant Courses​: ​Foreign Language Teaching, Artful Teaching, The Teaching of Writing, Adolescence in a Social Context,
Nature of Cognitive Development, Cross-Cultural Human Development, Single and Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra
● Member: ​Bonner Community Fellowship​, Class of 2021 and ​Writing Fellows Program​, Class of 2021
● Awards: 2018 ​Edward​ ​Guiliano 72’ Global Fellowship​, for project “Immersion in Merida, Mexico: Learning creative methods
of literacy pedagogy”

Asahi Gakuen (​あさひ学園​) Japanese Language School​, Los Angeles, CA ​Graduated March 2016
● Largest part-time Japanese school in the US. Completed the High School Program, with less than 10 graduates per year.
● Awards: Asahi Gakuen Annual Japanese Speech Contest 2015 Champion

EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING
Brown University Writing Fellow, ​Writing Fellow (Cohort of 2018​) Providence, RI | May 2018–Present
● Read, respond & provide constructive comments to student papers (usually first-year students) written for an assigned class.
● Consult one-on-one with students to facilitate and navigate their writing processes for their assignments.
● Encourage the role of dialogical revision and facilitate the writing process for undergraduate students. ​Approx. 80 Hours

Word2World English Learning ​(​达师学术英语​)​, ​ ​Teacher/Curriculum Developer​ ​Shanghai, China | Oct 2018–Present
● Provide one-on-one online English tutoring to Chinese students attending International School.
● Create an individualized curriculum for each student, responding to students needs and interests. ​Approx. 100 Hours

Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative ESOL Program, ​ESOL Class Instructor Providence, RI | Jan 2019–Present
● Teach ESOL English to adult English Language Learners, primarily recent immigrants from Latin America.
● Create and execute weekly lesson plans for a multi-level class of adult learners ​ ​Approx. 60 Hours

Times​2​ STEM Academy, ​ ​ Afterschool Math Tutor / Student Organizer Providence, RI | Jan 2019–Present
● Tutor 6th-grade students in mathematics through unfinished homework, test corrections, or newly created material.

Brown University Department of East Asian Studies, ​Beg. Japanese Teaching Assistant ​Providence, RI | Feb 2019–Present
● Converse with students in Beginning Japanese Classes and provide assistance for class material

English For Action ​(​Inglés en Acción)​,​ Adult ESOL Class Facilitator ​ ​Providence, RI | Aug 2017–Dec 2018
● Created a 1-year curriculum that fusions ESOL standards with elements of empowerment and social activism. (Popular Ed)
● Facilitated and planned monthly trainings for new class facilitators and new volunteers. ​Approx.​ ​650 Hours

MY LINK Learning Center​, ​Summer Program Math Teacher (Grade K-8)​ Lomita, CA | Jun​–​Aug 2018, Jun​–Aug 2019
● Designed creative math lessons (ranging from kindergarten math to Algebra I) incorporating ESOL practice.
● Taught mathematics to four classes with a wide range in mathematics and English levels.
● Assisted students in their assignments for Japanese School. ​Approx.​ ​220 Hours

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Boy Scouts of America Troop 242​,​ Eagle Scout ​Torrance, CA | Apr 2010 – Jun 2017
● Directed Eagle Scout Project Books for Belize collecting and sending 2500+ children’s books to Ambergris Caye Elementary
School San Pedro, Belize. Funded $2000 to pay for transportation and to hire a customs broker.

European Research Commission Project,​ ​Research Assistant Providence, RI | May 2018 – Nov 2018
● Assisted Associate Professor of Economics ​Ruben Durante​ (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain) in collecting and organizing
large data files for his project "​Independence and Quality of Mass Media in the Internet Age​".

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Technical Skills: ​Google Certified Educator Level 1​; also some skill in ​Java, Stata​ and ​Adobe Final Cut Pro
Other Skills:​ 1-on-1 English and Math Tutoring, Musical Theatre Performance and Direction (10-year experience)
Language:​ Full Bilingual and Professional proficiency in ​Japanese​, Conversational Fluency in ​Spanish
Interests: ​Popular Education, ESOL Education, Creativity in Teaching, Multicultural Education, Alternative Education
Other Interests:​ Classical Music, Broadway Musicals, Outdoor Backpacking, Latin American Culture, Haruki Murakami
 Naotaro Christopher “Nari” Kato 
加藤直太郎  
Phone: (310) 755-8575 | email: naotaro_kato@brown.edu 

OTHER OTHER EXPERIENCE

Brown University Dining Services​,​ Food Services Worker ​Providence, RI | Mar 2018 – Oct 2019
● Performed a variety of tasks including food preparation, customer service, cleaning the work area and trash disposal.

Brown University Alumni Weekend Staff​,​ Headquarters Staff ​ rovidence, RI | May 2018, May 2019
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● Delegated responsibilities to 100+ student staff to manage the multiple class reunions happening across campus.
● Created nametags and business cards for the student concierges.

North Torrance Public Library​,​ After School Homework Help Volunteer (Grade K-12)​ ​Torrance, CA | Nov 2014–May 2017
● Tutored local K-12 students through the Afterschool Homework Help Program.
● Assisted the 2015 & 2016 City of Torrance Summer Reading Program and the 2016 Summer Free Lunch Initiative

Brown Education Collaboration, ​Member Providence, RI | November 2018 – Present

Bonner Peer Advising and Accountability Committee (PAAC​), ​Member ​ Providence, RI | March 2019 – Present

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) Undoing Racism Workshop ​Providence, RI | Dec 8-10, 2017

Catalyzing Critical Dialogues in Urban Education & Policy ​Providence, RI | March 17, 2018

Bonner Summer Leadership Institute Staten Island, NY | June 5-8, 2018

HABLA Teacher Institute Merida, Mexico | July 30-Aug 3, 2018

Teaching to Transform: Radical Community-Based Ed Providence, RI | December 3, 2018

Erwin Tschirner​ “​ Scholarship and Learning in Another Language” Providence, RI | March 1, 3019

EduLeaders of Color RI Empowering Educators of Color Conference Providence, RI | April 27, 2019