Annette Lee

Work history:

• Job Title: Founder / Solo Operator – Digital Content Designer

  Company: Eigo Ganbare LLC

  Period: April 2025 - present

  Role Description:

  • Lead an EdTech initiative supporting English education in Japan

  • Developed 70+ digital lesson plans and 100+ interactive activities, leveraging AI to enhance student‐centered learning

  • Improve the Eigo Ganbare website using Agile and Scrum

  • Manage ALTing in Japan communities and cross‐platform social media content

  • Partner with USJETAA, national AJET, and PNWJETAA to expand outreach and growth

• Job Title: Co-Webmaster

  Company: JET Christian Fellowship

  Period: September 2025 - present

  Role Description:

  • Manage and update the organization’s WordPress site, delivering faith‐based resources and event information to 500+ Christian JET participants across Japan

  • Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure timely updates, streamline navigation, and strengthen community engagement across digital platforms

• Job Title: Sales Associate

  Company: Amazon Fresh

  Period: April 2022 - May 2026

  Role Description:

  • Provided customer support for digital systems and technology troubleshooting, developing strong user empathy and problem-solving skills applicable to UX design

  • Identified usability issues in customer-facing technology and communicate user pain points to improve experience

• Job Title: Digital Experience Officer

  Company: Asian Service Center

  Period: November 2023 - December 2024

  Role Description:

  • Managed Google IT admin systems and implemented digital tools for early donor engagement

  • Built a data‐driven test website using UX principles to address community wellness needs

  • Designed Canva graphics and posters to strengthen online presence and promote 5+ events

• Job Title: UX/UI Designer

  Company: IEP&Me

  Period: October 2022

  Role Description:

  • Conducted user‐centered research to address accessibility needs for students with disabilities

  • Designed a streamlined data‐entry form improving IEP management for 50+ school districts

  • Created Figma wireframes and interactive prototypes for an inclusive, student‐centered platform

• Job Title: Product Designer

  Company: OgStar Reading

  Period: August 2022 - November 2022

  Role Description:

  • Designed a 35‐unit PowerPoint picture dictionary using iterative design and testing

  • Supported English learners and students with dyslexia through accessible, visually driven vocabulary resources

• Job Title: UX/UI Designer

  Company: Chapperone

  Period: April 2022 - June 2022

  Role Description:

  • Collaborated in a 3–4 person team to improve the Chapperone app’s UI and user flow for educators planning school trips

  • Created user‐centered designs, solving key UX challenges and integrating usability feedback to enhance overall app functionality

• Job Title: Native English Teacher & Curriculum Designer

  Company: Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Dispatch, & Direct-Hire Positions

  Period: April 2004 - March 2020

  Role Description:

  • Taught English as a Second Language to elementary and junior high students, developing strong ELL pedagogy and differentiated instruction skills

  • Created curriculum materials including lesson plans, visual aids, worksheets, and assessments aligned with learning objectives

  • Collaborated with Japanese Teachers of English to develop culturally responsive materials and implement teamteaching strategies

  • Produced educational videos and interactive activities that strengthened language acquisition and student engagement

Education:

• University of Washington

  Bachelor's Degree – Sociology & Linguistics

  Period: August 2026

• UW Professional & Continuing Education

  Other – Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design

  Period: August 2026

• North Seattle College

  Other – Certificate in Web Application Technologies

  Period: August 2026