Larissa Yu is an Assistant Lecturer at the School of Foundation Studies. She is a multilingual educator with three years of teaching experience within the Japanese education system. She has recently finished a Masters in Linguistics and is particularly interested in bilingualism and second language acquisition. Larissa demonstrates the ability to bridge language gaps, lead cross-cultural learning environments, and develop lessons tailored to student needs.  

Educational Qualifications 

• Master of Arts (Linguistics), Nanyang Technological University, 2025 

• Certificate in Teaching of English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL), 2022 

• Certificate in Teaching English Online (TEO), 2022 

• Japanese Language Proficiency test (JLPT) N3 Level, 2022 

• Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Literature and Language), California State University Fullerton, 2020 

   

Professional Experiences 

• English Teacher under the J.E.T (The Japan and Exchange Teaching) Program in Kumamoto, Japan (2021-2024)