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Summary
I am a doctoral student of information science and linguistics at the University of North Texas. I am passionate about writing systems research and second language acquisition (SLA), specifically for Japanese and kanji.
My research interests include writing systems, literacy acquisition, orthographic analysis, SLA, language instruction, and pedagogy for endangered language revitalization.
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy (in progress)
Informational Science and Linguistics
2024 (expected) - University of North Texas
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Interdisciplinary doctoral program synthesizing information science with applied linguistics. Research focus is on orthography development, literacy, and grapholinguistics.
Master of Arts
Applied Linguistics
​2015 - University of North Texas
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General agree in applied and descriptive linguistics with a focus on language revitalization and field work.
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Bachelor of Arts
International Studies and Japanese
2012 - University of North Texas
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Interdisciplinary degree focusing on relevant international issues and cultures. Minor in Japanese language.
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Honors College Program
2012 - University of North Texas
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Program designed to foster academic excellence and research for undergraduates to prepare for graduate school.
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Study Abroad
2010 - Kansai Gaidai University
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Semester abroad in Osaka, Japan focusing on Japanese language and culture.
Academic Work Experience
University of North Texas | Linguistics Teaching Fellow
Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2021
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Taught LING4040 (Phonology) for the Fall 2021 semester, including supervising an assigned TA and performing all administrative duties for the success of the course.
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Received 4.8/5.0 course quality score from students. Course summary report and metrics available upon request.
University of North Texas | Linguistics Graduate Assistant
Aug. 2010 – Sept. 2014
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Assisted Dr. Shobhana Chelliah with moving LING5090 (Pedagogical English Grammar) onto Canvas for digital instruction, including creating lessons and organizing content.
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Assisted Dr. Shobhana Chelliah with creating educational materials for the Computational Resource for South Asian Languages (CoRSAL) archive.
University of North Texas | Japanese Lab Instructor
Aug. 2010 – Sept. 2014
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Taught language lab for Introductory Japanese (JAPN 1010,1020) for as many as 5 sections (100+ students total).
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Planned lessons and hands on educational activities to facilitate language practice.
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Created handouts and slide materials for weekly lab sessions.
University of North Texas | Russian Lab Instructor
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
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Taught language lab for Introductory Russian (RUSS 1010,1020).
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Planned lessons and hands on educational activities to facilitate language practice.
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Created handouts and slide materials for weekly lab sessions.
Honors
Texas Dreamin’ 2022 Speaker
Texas Dreamin’ 2019 Speaker
National Japanese Honors Society
UNT IT Services Customer Dedication Award
UNT Star Performer Award
Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Golden Key Honors Society
Additional Experience
UNT IELI English Speaking Partner Volunteer (2011)
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 Rank
UNT Japanese Culture Organization Leadership Positions (VP 2010, President 2011-2012)
UNT Japanese Language Exchange Club President (2011-2012)
UNT Japanese Honor Society President (2011-2012)
Volunteer Instructor for Denton-Area Secular Homeschool Group (taught class of 10-15 teenagers)
UNT Supervisory Building Blocks Training Program (2016)