7 years teaching experience in kindergarten and English Schools;
Pursued Japanese Language and Contemporary Society;
likes playing soccer, darts, computer games, listening to music and spending time with friends

Hello, My name is Rikki!
I am from England, Oxford!I am 30 years old.
I have been teaching children for many years now, and continue to enjoy teaching! Constantly meeting new challenges and finding new techniques to conquer those challenges is part of what drives me to stay motivated!
Seeing children’s smiles and wholesome development is something I strive for, and meeting parents expectations is not only my job, but a passion!Come and say hi!

Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy; Certified Educator by South African Council of Educators; Over 6 years of teaching experience teaching children in an International School; enjoys reading, hiking and rock climbing.

Hello, I’m Riaan Jacobus Van der Walt. I come all the way from South Africa. I have been living in Japan for five years and have been teaching for seven. I earned my Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate certificate in education from the University of South Africa, and have been working to improve my education.

I have multiple hobbies and things that occupy my time. You can find me painting or reading a book on rainy days, while at other times I enjoy hiking and rock climbing to challenge myself physically. I study Japanese tea ceremony and have lately spent a lot of time working on my programming skills as well.

I hope that I can contribute to the further development of all the students in my charge; learning and growing together with them. I hope to make my classroom a fun and educational place, where each day is engaging for the students. At the same time I hope to ensure they meet the end of the year more enriched and able to take on the challenges of the life that awaits them.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; over 3 years of experience in several international schools in Japan from Nursery to Kindergarten level; taught Afterschool English Programs for Elementary levels.
Hello everyone I’m Gonzalo Razon Jr. but you can call me Jay for short. I’m very excited to be part of Aiwin International School as I can teach and share a lot of fun things to a new group of kids. Parents can be rest assured that I will prioritize their children’s welfare and safety without compromising the quality of education.
I like to share my passion for arts and crafts to my students through the resources we use in class. I would like to inspire them to be creative and to have an exciting learning experience. My goal is for my students to have the confidence to express themselves and their passion and acquire the process of learning English and all the values behind it.
Looking forward to make wonderful memories starting this year and so on with all the kids and everyone here in Aiwin International School.

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies; over 4 years experience in teaching English to young learners; enjoys travelling, learning languages, exploring new cultures, snowboarding, hiking, playing the guitar, listening to music, reading and practicing Aikido.

Hello, my name is Michal and it`s great to meet you. I am originally from the Czech Republic, but since I was 19 I have lived, worked and studied in English speaking countries such as Australia, USA, UK and Japan. 3 years ago I moved to Japan and started working as an English teacher for young learners and I thoroughly enjoy what I do.

To see the kids developing, improving their English skills and being able to express themselves in a foreign language is a great thrill and a pleasure to watch. I strongly believe, that having a good command of at least one international language plays a vital role in our global society. I look forward to meeting all of you and I will do my best to give all of my students the opportunity to broaden their horizons through English learning while having a fun!

1 year as an ALT in Primary School and 2 years as an English Conversation Teacher for all ages, from toddlers to adult professionals here in Japan. Montessori Certified Teacher; TESOL for Young Learners Certification; interested in graphic design, watching movies, reading a book.

Hello! My name is Manami but I prefer to be called as Nami.I have a passion for working with children and I’m lucky because, through teaching, I get to live my passion. Making learning as fun as possible to make it as memorable as it can be is my way of teaching.

I believe as a teacher we do not teach academics alone but we help build the character of our students as we become part of their daily lives.My ultimate mission is to bring out the best potential in each of my students as an individual of their own and ensure their learning is not limited to the four corners of the room but extends to the outside world.

My vision is to generate globally recognized professionals and future leaders of the society here in Japan and abroad. I love working with kids and inspiring them to achieve great things.

BS International Relations; Diploma of Biblical Studies; Assistant Language Teacher in Elementary Schools; ESL online teacher for elementary and high school students; long-time kids’ church volunteer; interested in music, arts, literature, cooking and baking

Hello, everybody! I’m Idyll. I have always been passionate about teaching young learners.

I believe that every child is special and each of them can make a difference in the world. A bright future is ahead of them! Thus, I want to be a person who helps them prepare for that exciting journey.

My greatest joy is to see my students have fun while learning, and watch them become better versions of themselves. I’m looking forward to meeting you all!

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology;, 2 years teaching experience for Pre-K through High School and all levels of adult students at an English conversation school; likes sewing, making handmade goods, trying new foods, and hot springs.

Hi there! My name is Jessica. I am from Chicago, Illinois, USA. I have lived in Japan for over two years and am enjoying it thoroughly.
I have had the pleasure of watching many children develop and learn new communication skills.
My goal is to show children that communication is fun, and that when we try our best great things come from it. Children have such a wonderful ability to try their hardest at every task, while not being afraid of mistakes.
Every child is different in the ways that they learn and absorb information. Finding the best way to help with each child’s individual needs is what is so rewarding about working with children from a young age.
I hope to help the children of Aiwin to become confident in their own abilities and to grow into the globally successful people that I know they can be.

Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation of languages, English, Spanish and French; 3 years of experience teaching English, first as ALT and later as English Teacher for Kindergarten and Early Elementary Grade Students; more than 8 years working for global networks’ companies as international contact agent and translator.

Hello everyone! My name is Hiromi. Ever since I was a young girl I was interested in learning different languages and cultures, and I had the opportunity to visit different countries and meet wonderful people. After graduating I had the opportunity to work as English teacher; it was then that I discovered how much I love working with kids and participate in their development and learning process.

I'm happy to be part of the Aiwin’s team!

Nursery Teacher Certification, Kindergarten Teacher Certification Level 2; spent 7 years teaching Nursery and 2 year in Kindergarten level; she likes to travel, explore different gourmet, watch sports and movies.

Nice to meet you. My name is Naho Yoshikawa.
I studied early childhood education at university and worked as a nursery teacher and kindergarten teacher. Among them, I was interested in English, overseas childcare and education, and went to Australia for a year to study abroad. Therefore, I was keen to learn about the culture of foreign countries and the wonderfulness of overseas exchange, and to convey it to the children even when I returned to Japan.
By learning English and international culture at Aiwin, I hope that children will have a broad perspective on what the future will look like and will expand their potential and grow.
I hope that I will be able to become a bridge between Japan and other cultures by knowing both the good points of diversity.
To that end, I would like to convey the wonders of both English, foreign culture, and Japanese culture.

I am looking forward to seeing you in Aiwin!

Kindergarten teacher and Nursery teacher certification level 2; 5 years teaching experience in Kindergarten, childcare worker for 8 years; interested in yoga, playing the paino, watching movies and travelling

Nice to meet you. My name is Junko Tsujimoto.
So far, I have been involved with many children as a kindergarten teacher and as a nursery teacher. During that time, I am happy that I learned a lot through the growth of my children and was involved in the growth of each and every one of them.
I also studied abroad in the UK for about a year and was able to meet many people from various countries. It was a very valuable experience for me that I was able to broaden my horizons by knowing various cultures. At Aiwin, I want to be involved in helping children express themselves and grow freely.

Nursery Teacher Certrification; pursued Business Travel Management

Nice to meet you! My name is Sachie Kuboshita.
When I was a student, I was very interested in learning about different countries and cultures. During my vacation, I traveled to Canada, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. I realized the need for English in these multi-ethnic countries.
Now I have a daughter who is 2 years old, 4 years old and 6 years old. Through child-rearing, we realize the importance of early childhood, and at the important time of personality formation in early childhood, an environment where you can express your feelings with peace of mind, keep in mind childcare at the pace of children and help children grow Let me do it.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education; Nursery Teacher Certification in Japan; Licensed Early Childhood Educator in Canada; 5 years of teaching experience in International School
Hello, my name is Saori Tanaka. I learned Early Childhood Education in Japanese University for 2 years and College in Canada for 2 years. I have also experience working at International schools for 5 years. Now I’m raising 4 children and having so much fun with them. I’m also looking forward to spending time together with your precious children at AIWIN! I believe that it’s important to let children feel and think through their daily activities and plays. I would like to encourage children to let them express theirselves and decide on their own so that I believe it will help children to become a global person. Please feel free to ask anything and talk with me! You’re always welcome!!

Magna Cum Laude and Class Valedictorian from the University of the Philippines, with the degree of BA Communication Arts major in Speech Communication; Ambassadress of goodwill to Thailand in 2012 and Ambassadress of goodwill to Japan in 2014; loves watching movies, music, reading and eating.

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Kathryn Go, but you can call me Nix or Nicole. I am half Filipino and half Chinese. I am native in English, Bisaya and Tagalog and I can speak some Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, and Hokkien. I have lived here in Japan for 5 years now. I love children and watching them grow.

I am passionate about children. I firmly believe that they are the future. If we teach them and mold them young, they can be whoever they want to be - they can be the great leaders of tomorrow. I am excited to meet all of you! I hope we have a great time together!

Nice to meet you. I am Akiko Fujiwara.
When I was a primary school student, I lived in California and New Jersey un the US.
Because of it, I like learning English. I like traveling oversea with my family or friends.
I used to work for English school as an office coordinator.
Since I worked for English school, I have been watching children growth, I have started getting interests supporting children.
I am looking forward meeting you.
Nursery Teacher Certification, Kindergarten Teacher Certification Level 2, Eiken Grade 2 Certification

Junior sports instructors, kids leaders, Red Cross first aid; Physical Education and Gymnastic Instruction for Kindergarten; interested in fitness and sports

Nice to meet you. I am in charge of physical education. My name is Kanna Ogawa. I would like Aiwin children to think that "exercise is fun!". Through physical education guidance they can develop "mindset" such as compassion as I try to support "physical development" necessary for young learners, to be able to grow both physically and mentally.　I would be happy to make PE class where everyone, including children and teachers, would find exercise and physical education to be fun. Let's enjoy the exercise together. Thank you.

Mukogawa Women’s University School of Music School of Instrumental Music Major in Piano; teaching experience in musical intellectual training for piano, organ, voice training and chorus for different age groups; likes traveling cooking, watching movies, scuba diving

Hello everyone! Nice to meet you, I am Katsura Kojima and I am a music teacher.Being in the music profession fo rover 20 years, I give guidance to children in learning the fundamentals of music, such as music appreciation and learning rhythm, while enjoying.
I believe that “Enjoyment is the shortcut to improving”Learning music at a young age develops good listening skills and emotional skills, and it is said that singing songs has very great effect on the development of language, among other things.
I am looking forward to singing and dancing together with enthusiastic Aiwin students and have fun exploring music together.