Motoko Tabuse

Dr. Motoko Tabuse is a Professor in the Department of World Languages at Eastern Michigan University, holding a Ph.D. in Foreign Language Studies from The Ohio State University. She currently serves as a world language consultant for the College Board and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Foreign Language Studies, The Ohio State University

Dr. Tabuse's research focuses on Japanese language education and second language acquisition, with expertise in curriculum development and standardized assessment. Her work bridges pedagogical theory and practical classroom application in world language instruction.

She has held significant leadership roles:

• Chief Reader of the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam (2014-2018)
• President of the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) (2013-2016)
• Vice President of the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (2013-2014)

Her professional activities emphasize educator training and policy development in language education, while personally she enjoys Zumba and aqua aerobics.