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Marta Maliszewska

@martamaliszewska

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Multilingual educator and researcher blending language instruction, design, and East Asian studies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles that combine language instruction, research, and design—ideally in cross-cultural, student-centered environments where I can develop curriculum and support learner growth.

I am a multilingual educator and researcher with a strong foundation in language teaching, literature, and East Asian studies. I hold a B.A. with distinction from the University of Virginia and an M.A. with distinction in Japanese Studies from SOAS, University of London.

I have classroom experience teaching English in Japan and supporting ESL learners in the U.S., delivering tailored lesson plans and one-on-one academic counseling. I published research and received awards for projects in arts and for my MA dissertation on early Japanese socialism, demonstrating rigorous primary-source work in Japanese.

Alongside teaching and research, I practice visual communication as a freelance illustrator and graphic design intern, synthesizing research into informational graphics and supporting website design. I am TEFL-certified and proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and industry-standard design tools.

I bring a blend of pedagogical skill, cross-cultural insight, and creative design experience, seeking roles that leverage language teaching, research abilities, and visual communication to make learning engaging and accessible.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Illustrator

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Freelance

May 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Created digital and traditional artworks for clients including logos and infographics, delivering commissioned illustrations and visual assets.

Illustration Logo Design Infographics Digital Art Commissions Adobe Creative Suite Client Communication

Primary English Teacher

AEON Japan

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 (8 months)

Developed lesson plans and taught 27 English classes per week across beginner to advanced levels, conducted one-on-one counseling, and assessed prospective students' proficiency via interviews.

Lesson planning Assessments One On One Tutoring Classroom Management Cross Cultural Communication Curriculum Adaptation

ESL Teaching Assistant

VISAS Program

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Led small-group conversational English practice and adapted lessons to diverse international student backgrounds to improve fluency and comprehension.

Small Group Instruction Lesson Adaptation Multicultural Communication

Japanese Language Tutor

Japanese Student Association

Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Taught beginner Japanese focusing on conversational skills, kanji retention, and cultural interpretation through news and essay analysis for student learners.

Japanese Instruction Kanji Teaching Cultural Literacy Lesson planning Student Engagement Tutoring

Graphic Design and Research Intern

Commonhealth Botanicals

May 2020 - Jan 2021 (8 months)

Synthesized health research into informational graphics and supported website design to improve user-facing content and brand communication.

Graphic Design Adobe Creative Suite Information Design visual communication Content Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SOAS, University of London

Master of Arts, Japanese Studies

2024 - 2025

Grade: Distinction (Highest Honors)

Activities and societies: MA dissertation titled 'Fractured Foundations: Ideological Incoherence and Factionalism in Early Japanese Socialism'

Pursued an M.A. in Japanese Studies with distinction (highest honors), completing a dissertation on early Japanese socialism and conducting primary-source research in Japanese.

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; English; Japanese Language and Literature

2019 - 2023

Grade: 3.89 GPA

Activities and societies: Echols Scholar; Treasurer, Polish Student Association; research grant recipient for projects in arts; presented at University Research Symposium

Completed a B.A. with distinction, double majoring in Philosophy and English with a minor in Japanese Language and Literature, graduating Aug 2019–May 2023 with a 3.89 GPA.