Madeline Kubo

日本語 / 한국어

About Me

My name is Madeline Kubo. I am a Japanese language teacher with a fascination for languages, how they work, and how they connect us. I've also studied Korean extensively and enjoy continuing to learn on my own.

I am an avid reader and novice baker. Some of my favorite books I’ve recently read include Homegoing (Yaa Gyasi), The Paper Menagerie (Ken Liu), and In Other Words (Jhumpa Lahiri). My favorite thing to bake is probably a dutch baby since it’s quick and easy, but I’m also on the hunt for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.

I love to travel, but Oakland, CA is home.

Education

UCLA, Spring 2013
M.A. Asian Languages and Cultures

UC Irvine, Spring 2009
B.A. Comparative Literature & East Asian Languages and Literatures

Experience

Work

• Japanese Instructor, Santa Monica College (February 2014-June 2017)
• Teaching Assistant/Associate, UCLA (September 2010-June 2013)
• Office Assistant, UCI Academic Testing Center (2006-2007)
• Note Taker, UCI Disability Services Center (2005-2007)

Abroad

• Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute Program for Academic/Cultural Specialists (Kansai, Summer 2013)
• Yonsei University Korean Language Institute Intensive Program (Seoul, Summer 2011)
• Sophia University via UC Education Abroad Program (Tokyo, 2007-08 Year)