Education

High School

Center for Technology, Essex (2005-2007)

Web Design and Computer Animation (2005-2006) Graphic Design and Digital Publishing (2006-2007)

Undergraduate

Simmons College (2007-2011)

BA East Asian Studies (2011) Minors: Communications, Gender Studies, History

Awards and honors: Academy 2010; Dean’s List (Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011)

Kanda University of International Studies (2009-2010)

Japanese Society & Culture

Graduate

Texas Woman’s University (2018-2019)

MLS Master of Library Science (withdrew)

Hamline University (2020-2023)

MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults (2023)

Awards and honors: Ming and Li Go Scholarship

Antioch University (2025- 2028(? expected))

MA Master of Humanities, Self Designed

Experience

Please note: I have redacted my employers’ names to protect my privacy.

K-12 International School (Tokyo, Japan)

Teacher’s Assistant (2011-2013) Elementary Librarian (2013-2018)

PK-8 Montessori School (Boston, USA)

Librarian (2018-2020)

Preschool (Maryland, USA)

Teacher (2021-2022)

PK-8 Private School (Maryland, USA)

Librarian (2022-2023)

PK-9 International School (Tokyo, Japan)

Librarian (2023- ongoing)