Yuka Hayashi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Talented individual with a strong passion for education for SEN children. With a unique experience as a somatic movement practitioner and artist, skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication with exceptional sensitivity to each individual's needs. Personable, diligent, and highly adaptable. Thrives independently or in a team setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteering Assistant Artist
Entelecy Arts
London, United Kingdom
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in smoothly running improvisational dance sessions called Ambient Jam with people with autism or PMLD with a wider range of age.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to meet individuals with different needs.
- Collaborated with the leading artist and other volunteering artists and musicians to realise vibrant, creative, and inclusive environments.
Assistant Facilitator
Riverside School
London, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitator for Dance Unfolding project with Owen Smith.
- Demonstrated an exceptional sensitivity in non-verbal communication skills with children with autism, utilising my unique background of somatic movement practice.
- Assisted the leading artist in running sessions effectively and safely, in collaboration with school teachers.
Administrator, Event Organiser, and Facilitator
Femizemi
Tokyo, Japan
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: NGO hosting lectures and workshops for intersectional feminist movement based in Tokyo.
- Oversaw smooth running of events by clearly communicating across multiple teams.
- Showcased strong organisational skills when tasked with coordinating different stakeholders, such as team members, lecturers, and customers.
- Enhanced awareness for intersectional feminist perspectives on education and community building.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Practice
Trinity Laban
London 09.2022 - 10.2024
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 04.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 04.2016 - 03.2020
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Hospitable and friendly
- Creative thinking
- Positive can-do attitude
- Effective communication
- Willingness to learn
Languages
Japanese
Native
Research & Publication
- Hayashi, Y., Hashimoto, Y., Shimizu, D., & Okada, T. (in press). Somatic movement/dance course for undergraduates: Learning process and outcome. Journal of Dance Education.
- Hayashi, Y., & Okada, T. (2023). アーティストとの出会いで生まれる触発: 尾竹永子の「デリシャス・ムーブメント」を題材に [Inspiration emerged from encountering an artist: A case study of Delicious Movement by Eiko Otake]. In C. Ishiguro, S. Yokochi, & T, Okada (Eds.), 触発するアート・コミュニケーション [The Inspiring Art Communication] (pp. 198-214). Airi Publishment.
- Hayashi, Y., & Okada, T. (2022). ABR by Learners in liberal arts: A case study of artist Eiko Otake’s “Delicious Movement”. In K. Komatsu, K. Takagi, H. Ishiguro, & T. Okada (Eds.), Arts-Based Methods in Education Research in Japan (pp. 75-105). Brill.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteering Assistant Artist
Entelecy Arts
01.2025 - 02.2025
Assistant Facilitator
Riverside School
01.2024 - 02.2025
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Practice
Trinity Laban
09.2022 - 10.2024
Administrator, Event Organiser, and Facilitator
Femizemi
04.2022 - 11.2023
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Tokyo
04.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Tokyo
04.2016 - 03.2020
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