Teachers

Teacher Eriko(School Director)

Hello, everyone. I am a school director. I am a mother of two sons. My eldest son is a high school student and my youngest son is a junior high school student. I have been teaching English to children for about 25 years. Having been involved with children and English for a long time, I think that education is diversifying rapidly. Some of our graduates go on to domestic schools, some choose to go to international schools, and some go on to local or international schools abroad. The possibilities for children are endless. Parents have infinite options. Our goal is to provide the best possible English environment for your child in their early years, when they have more time to make their own choices. How much stimulation and experience ca you give your child during their “Golden Years” ( 0-5years)? This will make a huge difference to their future. Only we adults can do that. Please let us support your child’s bright future!

Teacher Hanae (School Manager)

Hanae spent her childhood abroad, and has lived in Brazil and Belgium. She is a qualified nursery teacher as well as a mother to one child. She is an attentive and detailed childcare provider, with the ability to find and develop children's strengths and weaknesses. She will support each child closely. She is calm and thoughtful. Not only is she trusted by children and parents, but she is also a trustworthy advisor for our foreign teachers.

Teacher Tanya (Kindergarten teacher/Older class)

Tanya is an experienced teacher, teaching now for 6 years in the international environment both abroad and in Japan. She is loved by students and parents alike. She is creative and strategic in her planning and teaching methods, thinking of each child’s strengths and weaknesses and catering to them so that they can overcome them. Having learned various languages herself, Tanya can understand the students' perspectives and struggles that might come with studying in a language other than their native tongue. She has a high success rate of students that are accepted into the school of their choice after just a year of studying and even students with little to no English experience can be successful in her class.

Teacher Giovanni (Kindergarten teacher/Yearling class)

Giovanni is a caring teacher who respects each student’s feelings and opinions. One of his greatest strengths as a teacher is his empathy. He is sensitive to how they are feeling and what they are thinking and makes space for children to express themselves in their own ways. Because he takes the time to get to know the children, he can read them and understand their feelings without them having to say anything. When children are struggling, he can offer suggestions and guide them towards the right choices and solutions, while allowing them to think for themselves and without pressuring them. Giovanni’s students look forward to seeing him every day.

Teacher Maria (Kindergarten Teacher/Young class)

Maria is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher who supports children to the best of her ability. Combining her high level of experience, her love for all students and her gentle but strict when necessary attitude, young children can thrive in her classroom. Maria’s positive attitude in the classroom and ability to laugh off small mistakes creates a safe space for young learners in her classroom. Smaller children need support in many different areas of the classroom and it is the teachers’ job to monitor them closely and seek out the areas they struggle with most. Her close attention to detail and ability to think quickly allows her to adapt to each child's needs as they continue to learn and grow. Maria is also in charge of examination prep classes for students wishing to move on to the next step in their education.

Teacher Arianna (Preschool/After School Teacher)

She is the main teacher at Shibaura and is well known to all of her students. Preschool children don’t use words to communicate yet, so the teacher must always be alert and attentive to each student's condition, movements, complexion and mood. Are they feeling alright? Do they need something? Anticipating each child needs is a large part of the preschool teacher's duties. Arianna has a good eye for detail and supports students in a caring and attentive way. She has many ideas to entertain the children and is trusted by both students and parents.

Teacher Al (Preschool/Afterschool Teacher)

Al is a very popular teacher among our students. He always puts the students first and continuously thinks of new ways to both help and entertain children in the classroom. His lessons are full of laughter and he plans his lessons from the students’ point of view, always considering how they can enjoy the class as much as possible while making the most of their learning time. He encourages learning through whole body movement, and is always conscious of keeping lessons both age and level appropriate for his students.

Teacher Maki (Bilingual Teacher)

Maki is the mother of two children, an elementary age student and a preschooler. She attended international school in Tokyo from childhood and is familiar with the international school systems. If you have any questions about raising children to be bilingual or would like insight into your child's education, she’s happy to share any information she can.

Teacher Rina (Assistant Teacher)

Rina is a very kind teacher. Her charming smile and warm personality soothes staff and students alike. She speaks both English and Japanese and is always happy to speak with parents about students and their progress.