Bachelor of elementary education major in early childhood education. Over 8 years teaching kindergarten and elementary levels back in my home country. I like reading books, playing volleyball and traveling.
Hi! My name is Jazel. I’m from the Philippines. I lived in Gunma for seven years. I have been teaching English in Japan to different grade levels. I love being a preschool teacher because I get a sight of the students’ joy that comes out of them when they explore and discover new skills and abilities. My goal for the children of Aiwin is to provide opportunities to grow and help them embrace new learning challenges. I hope to help them have confidence in their own abilities and readiness to pursue new adventures. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and let’s make happy memories while learning English!

Teaching Role: Homeroom Teacher Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in English studies and a Master's Degree in Teaching. More than 8 year of teaching experience in different levels. My name is Marta and I come from Spain. I love reading, travelling, exploring new places and learning new things. I arrived in Japan in 2022 to study Japanese in a school in Kobe for a year, while working in an international school. As a student of foreign languages myself, I came to realize how relevant it is to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. Being in a multicultural environment is a great way to experience various cultures and get a global vision and understanding of the world. I look forward to getting to know all of you and learn different and fun ways of learning together.

Graduated Bachelor of Elementary Education General Education with Masteral units in Agricultural Education; 8 years of teaching experience in Preschool and Elementary level; a year of teaching English to preschool here in Japan.

Hello everyone, My name is Maria. I'm from the Philippines. I am a licensed teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience in Preschool and Elementary level in my home country, and a year of experience teaching English to preschool here in Japan.

I love singing and dancing. I am into arts and crafts as well. I love playing badminton. I am hyperactive and joins most of the school activities, events and competition as a coach/organizer.

I personally believe that every child is special and has unique talents and abilities that make them stand out from the crowd. Let's find out what's special in you and make learning fun and exciting this school year! See you soon!

Graduated with a degree in Bachelor’s in Elementary Education; Earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education; Spent her teaching years in Special Education focusing on Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability; Taught Elementary and Secondary students; University Instructor in English and Special Education; she likes to read, listen music, go swimming and travelling. Hello everyone! My name is Amila, you can call me Ms. A or Ms. Ami. It’s nice to meet you. I’m from the Philippines, and I moved to Japan to pursue one of my dreams, which is to teach young learners English. Seeing children develop, progress, and use their learning gives me pleasure, and it motivates me to work even harder. I believe that a teacher's love, compassion, knowledge, skills and a safe environment will help a child do his or her best in school and achieve his or her goals. I am very excited to meet you all and I am always here to help you!

Graduated from Australia with Associate Diploma of Business and TELF Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language; With experience in teaching in Elementary school in South Korea and in Japan.

Hello! My name is Sophea and I am from Australia. I love children, and to be able to watch them grow and progress would be a tremendously fulfilling experience. I would like to help the students discover more about their own ability through engaging and enjoyable lessons that will help them adopt a positive outlook. I am grateful to be able to currently live in Hyogo and immersing myself in this culture, and teaching English would be a wonderful means of contributing back to this society. Let’s have fun with our students!

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology; 5 years of teaching in an International School. I love to read books and watching movies or dramas with my friends. I also like to listen to music.

Hi! Michaela Aguilar, I’m from Davao City, Philippines. That’s in the southern part of my home country. I moved to japan soon after I got my degree. I studied Japanese for about a year before starting my job as an English Preschool Teacher. With five years of experience in early childhood education, I bring a passion for fostering language development and a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. I believe in creating engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. I look forward to begin this exciting journey together!

Bachelor of Business administration, Master of Business Administration, teaching English as a foreigner language certificate, children's mental wellbeing for international school First aids essentials for international school and Child protection for international school Certificates.

Greetings! My name is Diane, and I'm delighted to introduce myself. I hail from the beautiful country of Rwanda also known as the “Land of thousand hills” nestled in the heart of Africa. Through my extensive experience working with children of varying cognitive levels, I have cultivated a deep appreciation for their unique journeys and an unwavering commitment to fostering their growth and success. I find immense joy in witnessing their developmental milestones and take great pride in contributing to their educational and personal development.

Teaching kindergarten students is a particular passion of mine, as their infectious enthusiasm and eagerness to learn never fail to bring a smile to my face. My primary goal is to provide our young learners with a quality international educational experience that broadens their understanding of the world around them. I firmly believe in the power of an international curriculum that not only imparts knowledge but also nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Beyond my professional pursuits, I find solace and joy in listening to music, dancing, and meeting new people. These pursuits enrich my life and allow me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, further enhancing my cultural awareness and appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of human experiences.

Graduated from Bogazici University with the degree in Bachelor of Civil Engineering. With experience teaching English and Gymnastics to children whose age is between 6 months to 14 years old.
Hello everyone my name is Kai. I am from Turkey. I was living in Istanbul before coming to Japan. I came to Japan to learn a new language, acquire new cultures and immerse in colorful traditions of Japan. My hobbies are learning languages, reading, running, swimming, snowboarding and dancing. I have experience in children's fitness and gymnastics especially hanging, balancing, agility and tumbling. I love teaching kids how to dance, sing songs and nursery rhymes, and doing some puppet shows, handcrafts and art classes together. I am really having fun playing, working and learning with kids.
For a bright future we should prepare them thoroughly and make them ready for their upcoming adventures. You are going to have unforgettable good memories with us in Aiwin. Looking forward to meeting with you!!

Studied Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management. 5 year International working experience as an Executive Assistant in Engineering Contracting Company in Dubai. Also, worked as a Virtual Assistant position which was based in California, USA and as Reservation Specialist in IHG based in North America as well. I love traveling to explore more about different culture and learn more languages, I like taking photos and cooking during my free time as well.
Greetings and nice to meet you! My name is Shanon Pueblo and I am from the Philippines. I worked for 5 years in Dubai and moved here in Japan to pursue my goal and learn a new language. Aside from the skills that I have, having an International working experiences taught me to be flexible and adaptable to different nationalities. I was able to further improve my communication skills. Together with my skills and cheerful personality, I want to share the knowledge that I have by helping the students not only to communicate better in English but also to support their overall development through engaging and enjoyable lessons that will help them adopt a positive outlook. Let’s have fun while learning!

Graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Bachelor in Liberal Arts, majoring in Japanese Society and Global Culture; Two-year experience teaching junior high school students; worked as a broadcaster on radio, broadcasting news in English and children’s programs in home country Uganda; likes studying and learning about other cultures, listening to music, and cooking.
Hello, my name is Akoth Alice, you can call me Alice. I am originally from Uganda, in Eastern Africa. Although initially qualified to teach high school, I find more joy in teaching children. I’m delighted with the progress and growth children make acquiring cognitive, emotional, practical, and socialisation skills and express themselves in English as a second language. I’m excited to be part of the team at Aiwin International school and I hope I can positively impact the children and contribute towards nurturing confident, creative, and global minded citizens.

Hello everyone, My name is Danielle but you can call me Danny. I am from Jamaica but was raised in Barbados.

I have lived in 6 different countries which includes Japan. I studied Graphic design with Animation in the United Kingdom and have been an English teacher for eight years. I started teaching English online for 3 years at an Eikaiwa school where I taught both kids and adults. When I came to Japan, I started teaching at a Kid’s Eikaiwa school and an International school. I enjoy teaching English to kids because they bring out the child in me. They are a lot of fun to be around, very funny, and always have something interesting to say. I am very excited to see you all soon.

Bachelor's degree in Art from the Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile, and a Bachelor's degree in Education with a specialization in Visual Arts from Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile. She enjoys spending time in nature, taking photographs, swimming, and learning more about traditional Japanese arts such as Kintsugi and Urushi.

Hello everyone! My name is Pamela, and I’m from San Antonio, Chile. I’m an Art teacher. My professional experience in this field began with various volunteer activities teaching art and later self-managed workshops. Eventually, I decided to study pedagogy, and it has been a very enriching journey. I’ve worked in schools and conducted workshops in various institutions. Here in Japan, I’ve worked as an English teacher in afterschools and workshops. I’m interested in teaching preschool children because I believe that at this stage of life, they can develop important social skills through the understanding of emotions. Furthermore, their imaginative ability and expression of affection make this profession very rewarding day by day.

Bachelor of Arts in European Studies with a Minor in French Studies, Master in Didactics Teaching of French as a Foreign Language, Second and Mother Tongue and a TEFL certificate holder. Over a decade of teaching the French and Italian Languages to different age groups in different universities and language centers in my home country. She likes basketball, travelling and playing video games.

Hello everyone! My name is Alessandra, but you can call me Sandi. Before moving to Japan, I have been teaching both the French and Italian languages for over a decade in both school and language center setting. I also had the opportunity to live in Europe for a few years where I did my masters and became more exposed to different people and cultures. Upon my arrival in Japan, I have worked as an ALT for a few months where I taught English to elementary school students.

I enjoy seeing my students develop, improve and apply their learnings as it is very fulfilling and it motivates me to work even harder and continue to improve on my teaching skills. I would like to help the children discover and hone their passions because I believe that by encouraging a child to pursue their own passions along with the proper guidance and care, students will be able to achieve their goals. Thank you and see you in class!

Hello all! From the East coast of Australia, it's me, Max! My passion for language has led me here, where I can teach English while bringing smiles to little faces. I'm overjoyed to be a part of a team where I can help shape the future generation into their most brilliant selves. My experience helping students with grammar and fluency in Australia has deepened my love for bringing understanding to people of all ages as they learn English. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

With 5 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Language Teacher; Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture; certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language Teacher.

Hello, my name is Wayne. I originally moved from Ireland to Japan as part of the JET Programme in 2018, and I’ve spent the past five years working as an ALT in a high school in Shizuoka Prefecture. I have a lot of different interests in life, but so far, teaching has been the thing that has brought me the most joy, so I hope to continue teaching English in Japan for a long time to come. I studied architecture in university because I have a deep interest in creativity, design and history. In fact, creativity is something that I try to incorporate into everything I do, including my lessons. I believe that creativity is a powerful tool which can enable students to really express themselves. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, riding my BMX and playing soccer. I also try to make time to study Japanese on a regular basis, with the hope of one day become a fluent speaker. My favorite Japanese saying is ‘いい雰囲気’, because I think I have a natural gift for creating a warm and comfortable environment wherever I go. I’ve already made so many wonderful memories over the past five years, and I’m looking forward to making many more in the years to come!

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.

Certified kindergarten teacher, Nursery Teacher in Japan; 2 years teaching experience
Hi, My name is Miku Inori. I used to work at a Kindergarten in Japan and took care of 4 years olds. And then I decided to go to Australia because I wanted to know the culture abroad and learn English.
I was working in Australia for 1 year and a half. I couldn’t speak English at all when I started living in Australia but My English is getting better as I talk to people that I met there. I ended up getting close to so many friends around the world and felt like I was becoming independent.
I’d like to support children to learn English and also enjoy conversations with them. Please feel free to talk to me anytime.

 Nursery teacher qualification
Hello, nice to meet you! I'm Kanako Koyama. I had many opportunities to work in the customer service industry so far, but I decided to acquire a nursery teacher qualification and work as a childcare worker.
When I was a student, I volunteered at a nursery school, and also volunteered at a local elementary school in New Zealand during my working holiday. I love children and would like to support them to give them a great time at Aiwin. I like watching movies, traveling, brewing/drinking coffee, walking..etc
I'm looking forward to having a wonderful time with everyone. Please feel free to talk to me anytime.

Graduated Bachelor of Science in Global Innovation Studies, majoring international business and minoring in International Collaboration; an Eikaiwa teacher for 3 years( fashion and editorial photographer based in Tokyo and has worked with international digital magazines.

Hello everyone! My name is Patrick, but you can call me Sho. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have been working with children over the past 3 years in a variety of settings: Summer camps, Language schools, volunteer camps, cross-cultural school events, teaching English here in Japan. These past experiences made me who I am today and paved the way for me to work with Aiwin in shaping the students’ future in this bettering world.

In Aiwin, I will be working closely as a support to all the homeroom teachers, as well as; handling AAC and Baby Class for Toyonaka Campus! My goal is not to reach in ranks but to see my fruit of labor to the students I have taught after finishing my class!Let's have a great time this school year!

Hello, my name is Alex Toro. I grew up in the northeast part of America, in Rhode Island (south of Boston, Massachusetts). Teaching is something I enjoy doing and I think of it as a lifelong career. I combined that passion with my interest in Japanese culture and took the opportunity to be an Assistant Language Teacher at a high school in Shizuoka. After a few years, I moved to Osaka, where I worked as an English teacher for different ages. I am interested in both the nature and nurture side of child development and psychology and would like to learn more about early childhood education. I am eager to contribute to a safe, fun, imaginative and academic environment that encourages curiosity and discovery. I would like to help the students discover more about their own ability and discover more about the world around them. I believe that students that pursue what they love, do kind acts for others and the community and set their sights on high goals will live a fulfilled life. I hope to share with the school and students an appreciation for art, movies, photography, music, role-playing, reading, and creativity. Thank you very much! See you in class!

Certified Nursery Teacher in Japan; 3 years teaching experience in Australia as a Certified Childcare Worker Level 3; 2 years teaching in Japan in English and Japanese. My name is Mariko Kimura, I love English! I lived in Australia where I studied English and childcare, I was there for 3 years! I have continued my work in childcare in Japan now for 2 years, so I have around 5 years of experience! I have mostly worked with 0-1year olds, but have spent time with all ages. I have taught both English and Japanese. As a childcare worker, the things I always wake up excited for are the children's smiles, their happiness, and how they learn and grow with every experience. My beliefs are that children learn best through play, responsibility, and interacting with others. All children are different and grow at their own pace, so it is important to create an environment where everyone benefits, and can grow as an individual. I enjoy communicating with parents, and am always happy to support everyones’ wants and needs. I have passion in teaching and enjoy personal growth. and am excited to start this new chapter with you. Feel free to approach me at anytime, I am always here to listen!

Japanese Nursery Teacher Qualification; Kindergarten Teacher License; Worked at the kindergarten for a year.
  I stayed at homestay in Australia when I was a student, and I have experience studying languages at school. I also appeared on TV 24 hours a day when I was in Second Year of high school. I have a curious personality that I want to try anything, so I was learning Japanese dance, Shorinji Kempo, and piano. I'm learning ballet now. I want to do my best every day so that I can give children even a little good stimulation based on such experiences.

Nice to meet you, I worked as a kindergarten teacher and childcare worker in Japan for about 4 years. After that, I became interested in English and went to study abroad in Canada and Australia. I worked as a babysitter in Australia. I came to Aiwin because I had the opportunity to work with children and wanted to work with children even after returning to Japan. We would like to do our best to support children so that they feel that Aiwin is a safe, fun and exciting place. Nice to meet you.

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.

Hello. My name is Yuji Hashimoto and I am a physical education teacher.

I am good at gymnastics and soccer, and I love to move my body. With Aiwin friends I would like students to enjoy PE class. Failing or failing is not a bad thing. Don't be afraid to fail Let's challenge many different things! I have 18 years of teaching experience in physical education for young children, and is a JSPO (Japan Sports Association) certified coaching assistant. JFA (Japan Football Association) certified C-class instructor and a certified diffuser of the Sports Rhythm Training Association, representative director of NPO Canvas Sports Field.

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.