Curriculum Vitae of Ms. Shizuka Imamoto

EDUCATION

Honours degree of Master of Arts by Research in International Relations, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, February 2003 – September 2006.
Title of the thesis: Racial Equality Bill: Japanese Proposal At Paris Peace Conference: Diplomatic Manoeuvres; And Reasons For Rejection. The 75,000 word thesis was well appreciated by the external examiners. In the words of Professor Kiyofuku Chuma, a well-known authority on the subject, ‘In this well-constructed thesis, the author has presented the concept behind this attempt from its birth to its finish, and clarified the historical and contemporary implications through the in-depth analysis of a large number of references. . . . I believe that the thesis will be a significant contribution to those who conduct research in this area and also great inspiration to future researchers.’
Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, 2001.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Japanese Literature, Hiroshima Jogakuin University, Japan, 1997. Title of the thesis: A Study Of The Poetry Of Kotaro Takamura: Characteristics Of Chieko Sho.
VETAB (Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board of NSW, Australia) Certified teacher of Japanese Language, Sydney, Australia, 2003.
Class One Junior High School Teacher’s Certificate to teach Japanese language, Board of Education, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, 1997.
Class One Senior High School Teacher’s Certificate to teach Japanese language, Board of Education, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, 1997.
High School Certificate, Kure Mitsuda High School, Kure City, Japan, 1993.
(Ph.D.: Currently pursuing a research project entitled, ‘Indo-Japanese Relations In The Twenty-First Century.’

TERTIARY TRAINING

English for Academic Purposes I, Macarthur English Language Centre, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia. January to March 2000.
English for Direct Entry, Macarthur English Language Centre, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia. April to June 2000.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation (Academic), BEST Language & Culture Centre, Sydney, Australia. August to September 2000.
International English Language Testing System (Academic), Overall Band 6.0. September 2000.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Japanese Studies Centre for Teaching Development Scholarships Year 2003 and 2004 of Macquarie University, Sydney, supported by Nippon Fellowship Foundation Fund.

CAREER RECORD

Corporate researcher, coordinator and organiser of International Business, at Japan Travel Bureau (JTB), Sydney, Australia.
Non-Executive Director, School of Kaya Yoga, Sydney, Australia.
Teacher at Otsuka Seminar Australia, 76/47 Neridah Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia.
Lecturer at Australian Institute of Modern Languages, 10 Blenheim Street, Queens Park, NSW 2022, Australia.
Teacher at Sydney Saturday School of Japanese, C/-Cammeray Public School, Palmer Street, Cammeray, NSW 2062, Australia.
Office Assistant, Sales Department, Kyowa Mokko Corporation, Takehara City, Japan.
Computer Operator, Seiwa Giken Ltd. (Consultant Architecture Firm), Kure City, Japan.
Bookkeeper, Sogo Corporation Department Store, Kure City, Japan.
Casual and part time jobs during and immediately after college education in Japan: (Assistant Teacher at a Kumon at Akitsu Town; Private Home Tutor at Akitsu Town and Takehara City; Supervisor and Evaluator at Oshu Private School, Kure City; Lighting Assistant, Kure Hankyu Hotel, Kure City; Salesperson, Riso Kagaku Corporation, Hiroshima City; Dentist’s Assistant, Muratani Dental Clinic, Hiroshima City.)

MEMBERSHIP

Macquarie University Alumni Association, Sydney, Australia.
University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Alumni Association, Australia.
Breakaway: International Travel Industry Club, Sydney, Australia.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY

Citizen of Japan.
Permanent Resident of Australia.
Eligible for Permanent Residency of India.