Reina Wilderman
Baltimore
Summary
Student, experienced in resourceful facilitation, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Specialize in effective communication, problem-solving strategies, and group management techniques. Excel in leadership, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring smooth facilitation and positive outcomes in diverse group settings. Possess ability to create engaging environments that foster learning and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
BOBOBites
Arlington
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while processing payments for orders.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow during busy shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
Student Body President
Japanese School of Dallas
Dallas
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Led student government meetings to discuss campus issues and initiatives.
- Coordinated events promoting student engagement and community involvement (i.e., Sports Festival, Campus-wide Christmas Party).
- Organized outreach programs connect students with other Japanese schools from neighboring states, cooperating to build bridges and connections with one another.
- Advocated for student interests through regular discussions with school administration.
- Designed promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and banners for the sustainable development goals event hosted, working to minimize the amount of plastic waste produced by the student population.
English Language Tutor
Self
Arlington
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on writing assignments to improve grammar and clarity.
- Created supplemental materials to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Translated phrases between English and Japanese to better help the student understand.
- Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
Guest Speaking
Teikyo Nagaoka High School
Nagaoka
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered engaging presentations to diverse audiences on the American education system, cross-comparing it with that of Japan.
- I participated in class discussion, assisting the English language teacher with insights on American culture, as relevant.
- Led after-school sessions to discuss the academic culture of America, encouraging students to engage in different cultures outside of Japan.
Voluntary Guest Speaking
Kokusai Jouhou High School
Minamiuonuma
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Introduced students in Japan to the education and academic environment of the United States.
- Presented on the disparities and differences in the curriculum, encouraging the audience to study abroad and experience different cultures.
- Helped students in Japan who were interested in the education system in America get a taste of school life here.
- Assisted students in Japan with the application process for universities abroad.
- I spoke about my personal experiences as a Japanese-American attending two schools and being well-versed in both cultures.
- I taught students English to assist them in communicating with English speakers abroad.
Facilitator
Japan Overseas Educational Services
Arlington
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with students (ages ranging from grade school to junior high school) to develop a working solution to combat the issue of oceanic pollution and improve the sustainability of the aquatic environment.
- Facilitated students, guiding them through research, and teaching them public speaking strategies.
- I organized a presentation for the group, accumulating ideas and condensing them to be cohesive, yet maintaining the children's work as their own.
- Attended trainings to better structure each meeting, working together with a partner to establish a fair, enticing work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School
Arlington06-2025
Skills
- Project management
- Event planning
- English tutoring
- Cross-cultural communication
- Team collaboration
- Native japanese proficiency
Languages
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Martin High School Symphony Orchestra: James Martin High School
- 2x Viola Section Leader
- 2x Member of the String Quartet (exclusive to four members total for the entire program)
Timeline
Barista
BOBOBites
06.2025 - 06.2025
English Language Tutor
Self
05.2024 - 07.2024
Student Body President
Japanese School of Dallas
01.2024 - 12.2024
Facilitator
Japan Overseas Educational Services
07.2023 - 01.2024
Guest Speaking
Teikyo Nagaoka High School
06.2022 - 07.2024
Voluntary Guest Speaking
Kokusai Jouhou High School
06.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School