Patrick Mitchell

Position involved preparing Japanese high school students to study in English-speaking universities and colleges.

• Prepared students to take standardized academic English tests (TOEFL, SAT, IELTS)
• Taught narrative essay writing and coached students in writing essays appropriate for their specific university application
• Wrote detailed student progress reports and letters of recommendation

The position required strong listening skills, patience, compassion, and interpersonal communication. Cultural sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact were required when interacting with Japanese students and their parents.

Specialized in creating safe, stimulating, and focused environments to support student/client exploration of the present moment

• Received client referrals from mental health professionals at TELL (Tokyo English Life Line)
• Led students in mindfulness and yoga-based practices for reducing stress and developing self-awareness & well-being
• Facilitated discussions on the challenges of work, relationship, & daily life and how stress management techniques may be integrated

Taught 17 eight-week mindfulness and stress reduction courses, and over 30 corporate wellness seminars (clients included American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, British Embassy in Tokyo, Bentley Motors Japan, Credit Suisse Securities, Dow Chemical Japan, Hilton Worldwide [Legal Department], Manulife Japan, and 20th Century Fox Japan).