Our chairman of the board is a firm believer that education is one of our most important basic needs to be able to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Moreso, learning from early years makes a big impact in shaping a child to their fullers potentials. This is why young learners are very close to her heart. She envisions children as the future leaders of the world who are capable of making positive changes for the next generations to come. As a person who has first-hand experience in the value of international-mindedness through her work exposure and collaborations with international groups and institutions, she regards that learning English is an essential tool to become confident communicators. Understanding diversity and respecting other cultures are also critical in today's fast-changing world. It is her goal to enrich Aiwin students with BASIC skills (Balanced, Adaptable, Self-confident, Imaginative and Communicative) as a tool to become independent, responsible and globally-minded citizens. In pursuit to provide a solid foundation of education a parent can give to a child, Aiwin International School was built to offer a a unique blend of learning programs, an excellent learning facilities, and a professional team of educators. To manage school affairs and strive to improve in education and child care, our School Principal and Administrative Support Team continue to uphold our philosophy and values as a prestigious international school.
Aiwin International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and their families, and expects all employees to share this commitment. The school has a detailed code of conduct and child protection policies and safeguarding procedures to guide its actions. All our staff and faculty undergo a rigorous recruitment and training process. As a result, we have an outstanding faculty who provide a safe, nurturing environment for our students and shares the goal of promoting high teaching standards.
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Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology major in Family and Child Development Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
With over ten years of teaching experience as a Licensed Teacher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary levels; held educational leadership roles including Curriculum Coordinator; with over 4 years instructing Medical English to Medical and Health Care Professionals; Registered Nurse in the Philippines and New York. She is fond of baking, cooking, playing the guitar, flower arrangement, exploring different culture and geographies.Welcome to Aiwin International School where we provide a structured and purposeful international learning environment that allows our children to develop Aiwin's BASIC skills, compassion and confidence into becoming globally responsible citizens. I am truly proud to offer our school programs and curriculum that is continuously being developed to uphold child-centered, holistic and integrated approach in learning. It is a great honor for me to be a part of and lead our professional and talented team of teachers and staff who dedicate themselves in helping our young learners achieve their fullest growth and potential in every aspect of their school life.
My professional experience gave me an opportunity to teach and train in various educational institutions where I saw how teaching methodologies and school policies could work well together to fulfill student’s learning needs. It also gave me a deeper understanding of how important it is to consider parents and caregivers as active participants in their child’s education and care. Strengthening the connection between home and school ensures a child’s success not only in school but also later on in facing bigger challenges in life. I believe that creating a balance among education, care and governance gives our children the best and most memorable educational experience.
We continuously strive to become a premier international school that offers excellent learning facilities and well-balanced curriculum while maintaining a warm and supportive family atmosphere that has always characaterized our school. I would like to see our school become even more remarkable, with professional teachers and supportive parents on board, in inspiring our students to develop a love for learning, excellence and service to society.
Thank you for choosing Aiwin International School. Our doors are always open to welcome you.
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Over 5 years of teaching experience Kindergarten, Primary School and childrent with special needs in America and Japan; Family Therapist for 3 years. She likes reading, swimming, playing video games, listening to music, traveling and crafting.
Hello everyone! My name is Khadidrah, but you can call me Didrah. I’m from Connecticut in America, it’s very close to New York. I have been working with children over the past 10 years in a variety of settings: Summer camps, Special Education Schools, family therapy and teaching English here in Japan.Through my experience working with children of all cognitive levels, I have learned to cherish every step as they grow and look forward to helping them succeed.
I enjoy teaching kindergarten students because they never fail to put a smile on my face and are eager to learn!My goal as Head Teacher is to provide the children of Aiwin with a quality international school experience and understanding of the world around them. I hope that you will be able to benefit from our international curriculum and learn with your children in Aiwin. Let’s have a great time this school year! I look forward to see you all everyday!
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More than four years experience in office administration; Certified medical aroma therapist; likes to play the paino, do yoga and explore different gourmet
Nice to meet you. My name is Arisa Minematsu. After graduating university, I studied abroad in the United States for two and a half years. I learned about the connections between people and the importance of having the same identity as a Japanese by learning about various values and cultures. I hope that the children of Aiwin will reflect the wonderful culture of the Japanese people to the world and play an active role in it. In addition, I will do my best to support the communication between the school and parents so that parents can take care of their children safely.
We look forward to seeing you all.
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My name is Yumiko Okajima. I was a secretary at a company, working at a junior college with an administrative maternal and child health business department and an early childhood education department.
When I was providing administrative support for public health nurses in the government, I wanted to be more professionally involved in the growth and development of children, so I acquired a childcare worker qualification.
Also, through my own experience of raising children, I realize that the environment is very important for learning English while in Japan. For Aiwin, it has an ideal environment and has friendly and loving staff. I am happy to be a member of Aiwin and work alongside children and parents We are proud to be able to work to support our staff.
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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 friendsHello, 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!CLOSE -
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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.
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Bachelor of Educational Sciences; Master of Special Educations in Rehabilitation and Prevention of Learning Problems at Leipzig University;
Obtained Master’s degree in Special Education; More than 10 years of teaching experience; enjoys singing, playing guitar and running.
Hi! My name is Oscar Villalta. I have always been passionate about education and enjoy working with children. Having lived in multiple countries, I understand the importance of multilingual education. My goal at Aiwin is to contribute as a teacher using my diverse and wide range of perspectives fostering children who can navigate through the globalized society.
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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.
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Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; Over 4 years of experience in teaching Preschool and Junior High School; fond of playing ice hockey, playing video games, cooking, watching movies and dramas
Hello! It's very nice to meet you! I'm Jordan. I'm originally from Toronto, Canada, but have been living in Japan for almost five years.
I started teaching when I arrived in Japan, and I've grown to enjoy it more and more every year. Working with younger students is something that has become very dear to me. Every day presents exciting new opportunities, and I'm constantly amazed by how much younger children are able to grow and learn in such a short amount of time. I believe that's why early childhood education is so important. Building blocks that are built during these early years will shape how they progress through life from this point forward.
I look forward to meeting all of you, and will do my best to make sure all of my students enjoy every minute they spend with me!
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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.
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Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; 4 years of teaching Preschool and Junior High School; Likes to play ice hockey, fond of cooking, watching movies and dramas!
Hello! It's very nice to meet you! I'm Jordan. I'm originally from Toronto, Canada, but have been living in Japan for almost five years.
I started teaching when I arrived in Japan, and I've grown to enjoy it more and more every year. Working with younger students is something that has become very dear to me. Every day presents exciting new opportunities, and I'm constantly amazed by how much younger children are able to grow and learn in such a short amount of time. I believe that's why early childhood education is so important. Building blocks that are built during these early years will shape how they progress through life from this point forward.
I look forward to meeting all of you, and will do my best to make sure all of my students enjoy every minute they spend with me!
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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.CLOSE -
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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!
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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!
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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.CLOSE -
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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.CLOSE -
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Nursery teacher certification; Over 7 years of teaching experience in international schools as a bilingual teacher; earned a degree in Doshisha University in English Literature.
Hello, my name is Rumi Takeuchi. I will be a Japanese Support teacher for Mikuni school.I homestayed in Halifax, Canada for 6 months during my 3rd year at Doshisha university. I have worked as a teacher assistant at international schools for more than 3 years and a half. I enjoy going to cafes and watching movies in my spare time. I look forward to spending a lovely time with all of you.
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Associate of science in Disabilities Services Management, Experienced at autistic children training center in US also Japan, Home Helper level-2 Certificate, Residential Support Services Certificate, Adult Residential Facility administrator Certificate, Certified childcare worker, Hotel Front Clerk Specialist certification(American Hotel Academy).
Hi, my name is Saori, but they call me Sally
I lived in Scotland, UK and San Diego, CA, US.
I love dancing and singing:)
I want to make students happy and have self-confidence, plus want to achieve the goal of feeling comfortable speaking in English, together!
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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!!CLOSE
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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.
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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.CLOSE