Hari Henshall

I’m a creative professional with experience in education, event coordination, and graphic design, passionate about Japanese culture. I’m looking for a role where I can bring my skills in communication and cultural understanding to make a meaningful impact. 

Assistant Language Teacher, Tokyo                                                          08/2023 – 08/2024

Kuntachi Senior High School, JET Programme.

Curriculum Development: Designed and delivered engaging English lessons for students aged 16-18, achieving a 70% increase in voluntary student participation through interactive activities..

Cross-Cultural Communication: Promoted international exchange by hosting British cultural events and collaborating with local communities.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Successfully navigated cultural differences in both professional and personal contexts.

Team Collaboration: Worked alongside 8 teachers, adapting teaching styles to enhance collaborative learning experiences.

Language Skills: Improved Japanese language skills to effectively communicate with students and colleagues.
 

The Steam Packet and Totnes Brewery/ Kitchen and Front of House Staff.
September 2018 - January 2019, Totnes
Moving between jobs in a local British town I worked in both a restaurant as a kitchen hand and also a craft beer bar as front of house staff.
● Experience as a kitchen assistant and understanding of kitchen
   
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set up.
● Extensive craft beer and barista knowledge.
● Ability to work long shifts and be flexible between workplaces.
Stay Bar/ Bar Staff
January 2019 - March 2019, Nagoya
Before university I traveled by myself for a year and spent three months working in a bar in the ski town of Nozawa-Onsen. I worked in a busy bar with a range of Japanese and international customers. When on shift alone I would both make food and serve drinks.
● How to work in a busy bar environment in Japan.
● A basic understanding of the ordering system in Japan.
● High paced and high stress environment experience.

July 2022 King’s College London 

BA - Comparative Literature - Upper Second Class Honours

July 2018 Torquay Boys’ Grammar School   

International Bacculature - 35 with 17 in highers, Philosophy (A) English Literature (A) Art and Design (B)