Ike

兴趣: I am an Engineer, speak Japanese and Spanish, and have lived in Europe and Asia. I am an engineer by training and work in the EV industry here in the United States.

教育背景: Masters in Engineering Management
Renewable Energy
Combination Masters in Science and MBA

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话), 西班牙语 (基础)

Joey

职业: Systems Engineer
Engineering
Have worked in the aerospace and government IT industry for many years.

兴趣: JLPT 日本語能力試験N4 - 12/2021
Passed JLPT N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test in December of 2021

教育背景: BS Electrical Engineering w/focus on Computer Science
Technology
Electrical Engineering degree with a focus on Computer Science (programming languages)

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Alex B.

职业: GIS Analyst - Geography and Cartography
Environment
Creating and analyzing maps and map data for environmental studies and protection.

兴趣: Fun fact about me: In 2017, I cycled 9000km across Canada from Western Canada (Tofino, British Columbia)
to Eastern Canada (St. John's, Newfoundland).

I am very interesting in Japanese culture. In 2018, I travelled for one month in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and even completed the Tokushima portion of the ohenro pilgrimage in Shikoku.


　　　　～私について～
2017年にカナダ全域9000㎞を自転車で横断しました。
日本文化について非常に興味があります。
2018年に1か月間日本を旅行しました。
（東京/京都/大阪/徳島）
四国でお遍路をした経験もあります。

教育背景: Geographic Information Systems - Analyst
Environment
Creating and analyzing maps and map data for environmental studies and protection.

Personal Fitness Instructor
Sports and Athletics
Create fitness plans for individuals who seek a one-on-one experience to achieve their fitness goals.

Landscape and Horticulture
Agriculture
Creating and maintaining gardens and landscapes for businesses and home owners.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Second Language
English Language Instruction
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Preparing teaching materials. Helping students improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in individual and group sessions. Checking and assessing students' work, and providing feedback.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (基础)

Simon Gotterson

职业: ESL Teacher
Education
I worked as an ESL teacher at a private high school in Tokyo, Japan. I planned and delivered lessons and assessed the students work too.

ESL Teacher
Education
I worked as an ESL teacher at public high schools in Tokyo, Japan. I planned and delivered lessons, and promoted cross cultural exchange as well.

Homeroom teacher
Education
I worked as a kindergarten teacher at an international school in Tokyo, Japan.

ESL teacher
Education
I worked as an ESL teacher at public elementary schools in Tokyo, Japan. I was responsible for planning and delivering lessons, and promoting cross cultural awareness too.

兴趣: I lived in Japan for ten years teaching English as a second language and really enjoyed the experience. It was really good to exchange cultures with people who do things in different ways, so I am looking forward to learning more about other parts of the world through tutoring.

教育背景: Bachelor of Arts
Education
Bachelor degree from University of Queensland, Australia.

Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Education
PGCE from University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Japanese Proficiency Test Level 2
Education
Level 2 Proficiency Test

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 日语 (会话)

Ray A

职业: English Teacher
Teaching, Education
I have taught for Harrow House International College (Dorset, U.K.), GEOS (Okinawa, Japan) and Global Village School of English (Nagano, Japan). I have taught students from 7 to 82 years old, children, university students and business people.

TMA World
Education, Technology, Sales, Internet
I was Head of Global Sales for this technology company. We sold cross cultural blended learning experiences to Fortune 500 companies and other global corporations.

Lloyds Banking Group
Finance and Banking, Law, Technology, Sales
Head of a team of investment advisors who served private clients based in the U.K.

Record Treasury Management Limited
Finance and Banking, Technology, Sales, Management
Currency Derivatives trader. Also sales and marketing work to global companies to hedge their currency risks.

兴趣: I am English. I am a TEFL qualified English teacher. I have a CELTA certificate. I also have a degree in Business. I am experienced - ihave been teaching for 9 years. Before being an English Teacher I worked in big business - in Banking, Finance, Education and the Tech sector. I ran global sales teams. I have lived in England, the USA, Switzerland and France. I am currently living and working in Japan. In my spare time I love nature, my family, soccer, football and swimming.

教育背景: University
Education
BA Honours Degree from the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, U.K.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (会话)

Jonathan

职业: Business partnership - Sticks and Ropes Forest School
Education, Environment
Working with small groups of children and young people to help them and us understand our environment more holistically, how to make craft items using natural materials and exploring many other fun things to do in the woodlands.

Forest School Leader
Environment, Education
Working with children to explore the natural environment, and teaching them how to cook using outdoor fire, how to put up shelters in the rain and practising other survival and bushcraft skills.

Primary School Teaching Assistant - State Sector
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Working with children between 5 and 8 to learn English as a second language, and teaching them to read and write. I have also worked with older children between 9 and 16 to help them with exam preparation and one to one tutoring.

兴趣: I have worked for the past 10 years in education, both in schools and more recently running my own business as an outdoor teacher. I am a native English speaker who grew up bilingually in a Japanese international school speaking English as my mother tongue, and Japanese as a second language. I am now living in Cambodia with my partner, and am very happy to be teaching English and meeting many new people! I love learning about different cultures, and one of my hobbies is exploring the natural environment and volunteering in different parts of the world.

教育背景: BA Film and Media Production
Visual Arts
A film production degree at Sheffield Hallam University, focusing on making short films and using cameras and editing equipment.

MSc Information Management
Technology
A masters in science at the University of Sheffield, with a focus on information communication technology, information retrieval and digital archiving.

PGCE Primary Education (Without QTS)
Education
A nationally recognised teaching qualification for teaching young people in the British school education system

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (流利)

Rodrigo

职业: Writer/ Editor/ Tutor
Advertising, Education, Marketing
I own a personal business as a freelance writer, editor, and teacher. I work with clients from big to small companies across many fields to ensure they express the proper message. I also tutor in English (language), literature, and writing.

Teacher
Education
I taught English online to students in China for six years. Their ages ranged from kindergarten to early high school, and I covered all topics, including grammar, pronunciation, and more.

兴趣: I am originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but I moved to the United States as a young child. As such, my primary language growing up was English. However, I relearned Spanish by speaking with my family and studying the language. I also studied Japanese at university, earning a degree in the language. Besides teaching English, I am also a professional writer and tutor, and I enjoy working with languages and words every day. My hobbies include video games, Japanese popular culture, heavy metal music, and creative writing.

教育背景: Bachelor's of Arts in English
Writing and Journalism
I graduated from Florida International University with a degree in English. I focused on creative writing an English education.

Bachelor's of Arts in Asian Studies
English Language Instruction
I graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Asian Studies, focusing on Japanese culture, language, and how to teach English in Japan.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 日语 (会话)

Ryan

职业: Instructor of Residence Life
Education
Educator of students from multiple backgrounds and languages. Teaching social, emotional, and career building life-skills to high school students as they transition to life after primary school.

兴趣: If you don't see me teaching, I'll probably be reading! I have a love for books, both fiction and non-fiction.

教育背景: B.A (Art History)
Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts
Received by degree in Art History back in 2017 from Franklin College of Indiana. My experience in studying art from all over the world and transcribing what I learned into essays and presentations has made me a master of both written and spoken word.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Daniel M. James

职业: EFL teacher
English Language Instruction
Sine Education Service Co. Ltd

From May 10th 2022 to March 26th 2024, my job taught students news-related topics and the history of world events through PowerPoint Presentations.

EFL teacher
English Language Instruction
FIFTH WINGS CO., LTD

13th June 2020 -26th June 2021: Teaching English through a pre-prepared curriculum ready to go textbooks, audio CDs, and weekly planned schedules for all classes.

EFL teacher
English Language Instruction
Foreign Language Institute Gunsan Campus

From January 3rd, 2019, to February 28th, 2020, I prepared weekly lesson plans for students. These plans included teaching English through contextual discussion books that I had carefully selected.

兴趣: Hello! I’m Daniel, and I’m excited to introduce myself. I’m originally from London, United Kingdom, but I now enjoy living in Blackpool.

With six enriching years as an EFL teacher, I've had the rewarding experience of teaching English across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

I truly value the opportunity to meet each of you and to establish a strong and positive teacher-student relationship.

教育背景: Animation Student
Visual Arts
The University of Bedfordshire
2012-2015: BA Hons Degree in Animation

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (基础)

Callum

职业: Teacher Assistant in Sydney/Canberra
Education
I was responsible for the high quality of care for up to 200, 4-to-12-year olds.

I fostered a safe, friendly and energetic environment for primary school kids to
pursue their interests in cooking, sports, games, arts and other healthy activities.

English Teacher at IALF Bali
English Language Instruction
I planned and delivered highly engaging English language classes for primary aged until university level students.

I was involved in giving pre-departure cultural classes to scholars arriving in Australia for tertiary study and professional work.

兴趣: I'm a recent graduate from the Australian National University (ANU) where I majored in Indonesian studies and minored in International relations. I am passionate about soft power diplomacy and involved in many small organisations promoting cross-cultural relations through language, sports and educational activities. I follow all types of news and current events and I'm always open to new recommendations for books, shows, podcasts and movies. I also enjoy team sports and e-sports and play badminton and tennis. That's me in a nutshell!

教育背景: Bachelor of Asian Studies
Education
4 year degree in Southeast Asia/Pacific studies at the Australian National University. Majoring in Indonesian studies and minoring in Japanese studies.

Graduate Degree in Engaging Asia
Education
A 1 year honors degree focusing on the bilateral relations of Australia with its partners and potential adverseries in the Asia Pacific region.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 印度尼西亚语 (会话), 日语 (会话)

C. Alvin Medina

职业: Associate Professor of English
English Language Instruction
I taught at the university level.

ID International Language Institute
English Language Instruction
I was a teacher at this school for a year then promoted to head teacher for my final two years.

兴趣: My hobbies are many. If you want to learn more, take my class. But as a teaser, I am heavy into the fastest growing sport in America, no, the world! I also do a lot of crazy things, but I’d rather tell you about it than you read it hear.

教育背景: PhD in Linguistics
English Language Instruction
My MA was in Applied Linguistics. Two complimentary subjects for sure.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Mr. Rosser

职业: Intervention Coordinator
English Language Instruction, Education
ESL/ELL academic support for students grades 6-12.

School Principal
Education
Building level administration.

ESL Native Language Supervisor
English Language Instruction, Education
Training and supervisory position in Tokyo, Japan.

College Instructor
English Language Instruction, Education
Taught ESL and ELA classes for adults. 5 years of experience.

兴趣: My name is William Rosser, I am a certified English and ESL teacher in the United States and have been teaching students in grades PK-Adult since 2014. I love soccer, baseball, basketball, and sumo, and am an explorer and adventurer at heart.

教育背景: M.Ed: Secondary Education
Education
Focus on English, ESL, and secondary education.

M.S.Ed: Educational Leadership
Education
Focus on School Leadership.

B.A.: Japanese Language and Culture
Education
Intermediate/Conversational Level

B.A.: History
Education
Specializing in East Asian History

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Joseph

职业: Language Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
This job involves me teaching English to students in schools. I frequently make engaging lesson plans and activities to encourage the students to do their best.

National Health Service
Medicine
In this job I was required to support doctors and nurses by leading a team of administrators. I had to use clear, professional English to ensure that communication between patients and professionals was to a high standard.

兴趣: I have lived in Japan for two years. I like playing badminton and soccer. I often play soccer with my students at lunch time.
I also love playing video games, it’s a great way for me to speak to my friends back home in the UK!
My favorite food in Japan is karaage and my favorite food in the UK is a full English breakfast. I really love food…
I have a background in performing and love movies!

教育背景: University of Bolton
Performing Arts
My time at this university encouraged me to use high energy with every activity I do in life. I have taken this into my work as an English teacher.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (基础)

Nick Banes

职业: AEON Corporation
English Language Instruction
I taught at this company for 4 years focusing on conversation and English proficiency exams. I taught a lot of Eiken, TOIEC, and IELTS classes.

Open Hearts Language Academy
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching here for the past year. I have focused on conversation and IELTS classes.

兴趣: My favorite food is vindaloo and my favorite fish to catch is snook (a Florida speciality!).

I enjoy reading a lot of books, especially high fantasy. Some of my favorites are: The Dark Tower, The Hobbit, and the Stormlight Archive series.

教育背景: B.A in Sociology (University of Central Florida)
Education
Through sociology, I've learned that we are all part of a global community and we can have a positive impact on the world when we share with each other.

TEFL Certification (University of Central Florida)
English Language Instruction
I have been certified to teach English as a foreign language and learned many teaching techniques.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (基础)

Gary

职业: Primary and High School Teacher
Education, Operations, Performing Arts, English Language Instruction
10 years experience in schools including school operations and classroom teacher for Music Technology and Food and Nutrition. Licensed teacher with UK PGCEi in Education

Music Industry: (Recording Engineer)
Performing Arts, Technology, Research
15 years+ experience in the music industry and a Masters Degree in Sound Design

Chef/Catering Operations
Hospitality and Tourism, Operations, Training and Development
Experience as a chef and company director for catering events on and off site.

兴趣: I have been lucky to work and live all around the world meeting many interesting and fun people along the way. Originally I am from Scotland though now living and working in South East Asia. My hobbies include golf, diving, cooking, sports and travelling.

教育背景: Masters Degree - Sound Design, Distinction
Performing Arts
Studied at Edinburgh Napier University (UK). Thesis on how sound interacts with food and can alter flavour perception

Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
Education
University of Derby (UK)
Recognised International Classroom teaching qualification.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (会话)

Alan

职业: English Instructor
Education
• Design lessons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year high school students
• Lead in classroom instruction for over 500 high school students
• Assist Japanese English Teachers in grammar correction

兴趣: My name is Alan and I'm an English teacher with a passion for helping others speak the language. I got my start as a volunteer in high school English classrooms in Chicago, and my dream was always to travel and teach English in different countries. I was lucky enough to land a job in South Korea for a couple of years and then I came back to the US to get my master's degree in English. Right now I'm living and teaching in Japan, and I'm loving every minute of it!

教育背景: Missouri State Univesrity
Education, English Language Instruction
Master of Arts - MA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Brian Wilkie

职业: Systems Software
Aviation
I taught new users how to use and navigate through airspace scheduling software.

U.S. Marine Corps
Military
Aviation operations specialist.

兴趣: Hello, my name is Brian, and I'm a freelance English tutor based in Thailand however, I have lived in Japan for 14 years. Currently, I'm pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and Networking at DeVry University Online. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy playing the piano and learning new music. My passion for traveling allows me to immerse myself in various cultures and languages, and I'm always looking for new opportunities to tackle creative challenges and form long-lasting bonds with people from all over the world.

教育背景: DeVry University-Bachelor's Information Technology & Networking
Technology
Senior

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)

Richard

职业: Managing Director
Education
I've been running my own Corporate training company since 2001. I am semi-retired and still enjoy teaching. I love to discuss anything related to business, so if you are interested let's talk!

兴趣: I'm from Canada and have been living in Japan for almost 30 years. I started my own corporate training business in 2001 and still run it today. I enjoy yoga, walking and investing. I also have traveled the world and enjoy talking about different countries and cultures. I also very much like to discuss geopolitics and the current state of the world, which includes WWIII.

教育背景: BSc in Psychology
Education
I studied Psychology and English in college. I also have a TESL which I received in 1996.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (基础)

Erik

职业: Berlitz
English Language Instruction
3 years in Japan - certified instructor.

兴趣: Hi - I enjoy writing music, going to shows, watches, denim, boots and exploring NYC!

教育背景: University of Texas at Austin
Education
Business / Japanese

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (流利)

Yoshi

职业: Operations Manager
Operations, Management, Technology
eHealthcare Technology Company

兴趣: Some of my hobbies include skateboarding, surfing, gardening and playing electric guitar!

教育背景: Bachelor of Science
Agriculture, Research
University of Texas at Dallas

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 日语 (基础)