1. James Yoshiteru Otani McKinney
(323) 709-9950・jimmy@classlinq.com・2614 East West Hwy. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Education Brigham Young University, Provo, UT | December 2015
Major: B.S. in Elementary Education | Minors: TESOL K-12 & Japanese
Honors: Cum Laude
 Cumulative GPA: 3.85 – Major GPA: 3.97 - TESOL K-12 GPA: 4.0 - Japanese: 4.0
 K-1 Combination Class DoDEA Student Teacher at Croughton Elementary at RAF Croughton in the UK
 First, Fourth, and Fifth Grade practicum experiences at three Title I schools in Orem and Provo, Utah
 Representative on the BYU Student Advisory Council, the McKay School of Education Teacher Education
Student Advisory Council, and the BYU Reading Council
Work Experience Substitute Teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools, PG County, MD | February 2016 – Present
 Design lesson content, administer assessments, and incorporate digital tools such as Google Classroom,
Moodle, Canvas, Plickers, VoiceThread, ReadTheory, Duolingo, i-Ready, and myON to enhance learning
 Work with high ESOL populations and Title I schools
BYU Instructional Psychology & Technology TA, Provo, UT | January 2015 – April 2015
 Assisted, taught, and assessed four sections of approximately 30 students per section regarding the
applied use of educational technologies in the classroom
BYU Math Education Research Assistant, Provo, UT | November 2013 – April 2015
 Reviewed and scored IMAP Surveys based on 7 beliefs about Mathematics Education
 Reviewed existing research, prepared literature reviews, and edited journal submissions
 Transcribed and coded Facilitator meetings regarding Mathematics Education
LTL English Teacher, Chiba, Japan | April 2014 – July 2014
 Taught a nightly English class in Japan to middle and high school aged students
 Developed lesson plans, overall curricula, a course schedule, and a course website
BYU Preschool Aide, Provo, UT | January 2010 – April 2010 & January 2014 – April 2014
 Worked as an assistant teacher aiding in teaching and planning curriculum
 Personally mentored a child with Down syndrome in the BYU Preschool
Nishiyamato Youth Mentor, Provo, UT | October 2013
 Mentored and translated as a counselor for 11 high school-aged boys from Japan visiting BYU
Kid’s Adventures Counselor, Chevy Chase, MD | June 2006 – April 2010
 Supervised elementary school-aged children, during a summer camp and after school program
Honors & Awards  Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification completed on July 2015
 Received 8 different types of academic scholarships spanning from September 2008 to present
 Placed on the McKay School of Education Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 semesters
 Earned AP Scholar with Distinction Award in May 2008
 Earned Eagle Scout Rank by the National Council of Boy Scouts of America in October 2005
 Received Letter of Commendation by the Montgomery County Police Department for leading a graffiti
removal project in October 2005
Volunteer Work Sub for Santa, Provo, UT | November 2013 – December 2013 & December 2014
 Assisted parents of impoverished families complete documents required for receiving free Christmas
presents for their children
Tutor Outreach Provo Schools (TOPS) Volunteer, Provo, UT | May 2013 – December 2013
 Volunteered at Rock Canyon Elementary School and Provo Peaks Elementary School and assisted
students with homework, Accelerated Reading, and other assignments
LDS Church Full-Time Volunteer, Fukuoka, Japan | March 2011 – March 2013
 Dedicated 80 hours a week to service, including the management of free weekly English classes
 Created and organized training meetings in Japanese
AmeriCorps Jumpstart Volunteer, Washington D.C. | May 2010 – August 2010
 Assisted children as a Washington DC Head Start program teacher’s aide at Mazique Parent Child
Center
Languages Conversationally fluent in Japanese and Spanish