Yumiko Fujita Imanishi

Yumiko Fujita Imanishi

MA, Mrs

 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7919-2456

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Research overview

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Professional Studies (DProf) in TESOL at the University of St Andrews. Passionate about empowering student voice for language learning motivation and conducting research that bridges theory and practice.

Experienced English Language Teacher with over 16 years of dedication to teaching and fostering language acquisition at public secondary schools in Yokohama City, Japan.

Research interests include language learning motivation, autonomy-supportive teaching, exploratory action research, research synthesis, continuous professional development, AI for English language education and international education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency (Grade 1), Eiken Foundation of Japan

Award Date: 12 Jul 2019

Master of Arts, English Language Studies and Methods (ESLM), University of Warwick

2001 → 2002

Award Date: 23 Jan 2003

Doctor of Professional Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

27 Jan 2025 → 25 Jan 2033

Advanced-Level Teaching License (Senshū Menkyojyō) for Junior and Senior High School English Language Teaching, Kanagawa Prefectural Board of Education

External positions

English Language Teacher (permanent), Yokohama Municipal Yokohama Science Frontier High School

1 Apr 2021 → …

English Language Teacher (permanent), Yokohama Municipal Minami High School

1 Apr 2015 → 1 Mar 2021

English Language Teacher (permanent), Yokohama Municipal Higashi High School

1 Apr 2009 → 1 Mar 2015

Interpreter / Translater (permanent), D3PUBLISHER INC.

1 Jan 2005 → 1 Jan 2009

Corporate Sales / Interpreter (permanent), FUJITSU LIMITED（JAPAN）(previously FUJITSU FOM LIMITED)

1 Jan 2003 → 1 Jan 2005

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