Anthony C.

Anthony C. has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Anthony currently works as a Learning Designer at Duolingo since September 2021. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, Anthony worked as a Freelance Translator at Keywords Studios, specializing in English translation and localization of Japanese-language games and other IP-related materials. Anthony contributed to multiple game titles and popular anime franchises, and also reviewed the work of other translators.

Anthony also has experience in the education field. From 2020 to 2021, they served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, teaching and grading in an online format. During their time there, they also worked as a Research Assistant for a brief period. Before that, from 2018 to 2019, Anthony worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same university, teaching and grading multiple sections of Elementary Japanese.

In addition to their translation and teaching experience, Anthony has also worked at Vassar College in various roles. Anthony chaired the Japanese Majors Committee, assisting in department events and acting as a liaison between students and the department. Anthony also worked as a Japanese Language Tutor and Research Assistant, proofreading documents, preparing materials, and tutoring students.

Anthony's work experience started in 2013 with a mentoring role at the Vassar College Urban Education Initiative, where they mentored middle school students in an after-school program.

Anthony C. has a diverse education history in the field of Japanese language and culture. Anthony pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at Vassar College from 2013 to 2017, with a double major in Japanese and Cognitive Science. During their undergraduate studies, they also had the opportunity to study abroad at Ochanomizu University in 2016, where they obtained a certificate in Area Studies.

In 2014, Anthony C. participated in the Columbia University - Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies. Although no specific degree was mentioned, this experience provided him with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Japanese language.

Continuing their pursuit of Japanese language studies, Anthony C. attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2018 to 2021, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, specializing in Japanese Linguistics & Pedagogy. This program allowed him to further their understanding and expertise in the field.

Anthony C. also demonstrated their proficiency in the Japanese language by obtaining the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 certification in 2017, which was awarded by The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.

Additionally, they engaged in further immersion in Japanese culture and language by attending the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) in 2019-2020, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

Overall, Anthony C.'s education history reflects a strong commitment to Japanese language and culture, with experiences ranging from undergraduate studies to graduate studies, as well as various opportunities for language immersion and certifications.