Junko Nozaki
London
Summary
A highly motivated and reliable professional with extensive experience in research, analysis and communication. Currently studying for a Teaching Assistant qualification at Westminster Adult Education Service and seeking a volunteer placement to gain practical experience in a UK school. Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning, working as part of a team, and continuing to develop my skills in education.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Project manager
Toyota Motor Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
2015.04 - 2025.07
- Conducted business risk analysis.
- Prepared economic and market forecasts.
- Wrote reports and presented findings to management.
Reason for leaving: Left the position to relocate with my family when my daughter started primary school in another prefecture in Japan.
Freelance journalist
NNA Power Europe
London
2011.10 - 2015.03
- Write economic articles and news coverage for France and Europe in Japanese.
Reason for leaving: Relocate with my family following the completion of my husband's overseas assignment in France.
Economist
Japan Research Institute, Limited
Tokyo, Japan
2000.04 - 2011.06
- Produced economic forecasts using available macroeconomic indicators and datasets.
- Wrote reports covering economic and financial area
- Research Officer, October 2006-August 2008
- Seconded to the Embassy of Japan in the United States.
- Assistant Director, August 2008-July 2007
- Seconded to the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
Reason for leaving:
Relocated following my husband's overseas assignment in France.
Education
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning with Safeguarding and prevent
Westminster Adult Education
London 2026.09 -
Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
Westminster Adult Education Service
London 2026.05 - 2026.07
Master of Science - Economics
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 2004.09 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 1996.04 - 2000.03
Skills
- Report writing and presentation
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
Affiliations
- Violin, Orchestra, Emsemble
Languages
Japanese
Native
Timeline
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning with Safeguarding and prevent
Westminster Adult Education
2026.09 -
Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
Westminster Adult Education Service
2026.05 - 2026.07
Project manager
Toyota Motor Corporation
2015.04 - 2025.07
Freelance journalist
NNA Power Europe
2011.10 - 2015.03
Master of Science - Economics
University of Nottingham
2004.09 - 2005.12
Economist
Japan Research Institute, Limited
2000.04 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Tokyo
1996.04 - 2000.03