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English Teaching for Students: Phonics, Writing, Reading, Conversation
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Hello Everyone! My name is Thomas and I’m a professional English teacher. I’ve been a teacher at Laurus International School of Science (Cambridge School) for the last 7 years and teaching different students who had various goals for an additional 6 years: Children, Conversational English, preparation for CELA (Cambridge English Language Assessment). Currently teaching at Sakura International School.

I hold a University degree in Accounting, but have a passion for teaching Kindergarten, Elementary, and College Students.

I hope that I can assist you in learning English, paying great attention to your needs, questions and doubts. I will focus on aspects that are important for you, so that you can apply your new knowledge right away!

Hope to see you soon in class!
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I am born and raised from California, USA. I have studied at San Diego State University. I am currently married to a wonderful Japanese wife and bought a new home in Japan.
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  • Around Sagamihara, Japan
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  • - Minamiku sagamiharashi kanagawaken
  • まるう, Sagamiōno, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
About Me
I am an American from San Diego, California. I started living in Japan in 2008. I started teaching college students in 2011. I transitioned to teaching Kindergarten and Elementary students, but I am experienced to teach College students also. I'm married to a wonderful Japanese woman and recently just purchased a new home. I love teaching and especially seeing the outcome of students learning English. (American Accent)
Education
I have graduated from Nile C. Kinnick High School in Japan (father was in the Navy)
Southwestern Community College: Business
San Diego State University: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
TEFL, CELTA
Experience / Qualifications
Tokyo Ward: 2 years teaching college students
Happy Wonders International School: 3 years
Laurus International School of Science: 7 years
Sakura International School: Started April 1, 2023
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
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I have been living in Japan for nearly 15 years. I arrived in October of 2011.
Since that time, I have been very active as an English teacher.
I have worked in many areas, covering all levels, and types of students.

I have learned a lot, and gathered valuable experience.
Working in a ONE-TO ONE lesson style, ( face to face and ONLINE ) this has helped me learn about many individual styles and different cultures.

Furthermore, some of my personal accomplishments have been working with big companies - visiting customers' offices, and factories to teach onsite.

These clients have included:
Softbank.
Kodansha LTD publishing.
BOJ ( Bank of Japan ).
Mercedes Benz.
TEPCO.
Nikon corporation.
Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company, Limited.
LOCCITANE JAPON K.K.
All Nippon Airways CO., LTD. [ANA].
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Osaka Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Kasei University.


Again, this has helped me to understand more about the Japanese business culture, and the possible problems that will arise when Japanese are learning English. This is a valuable asset for building relations and trust, in Japan culture, and business. I really enjoyed teaching in these places, and would really like to be more involved.

I take pride in helping other teachers, and people too. I feel the importance of helping new people - giving advice about working, student styles, and also life outside work. I know Japan can be difficult for newcomers. Humans need other humans to interact with, and we all have to help each other.

I’m told that I’m very approachable, kind, creative, always open to new ideas, criticism, and a good listener.
Again, building trust, and a relationship, and showing that I have an understanding of Japanese culture, and the problems, and difficulties students face, when learning a new language, and a new culture.

Over the past 15 years, I have conducted seminars / workshops on the TOEIC examination course. I have a good in depth knowledge of techniques, tests, and preparation. This is another aspect that I fully enjoy teaching, and fulfilling

Teaching culture is an interwoven part of my style, and this is important for students and clients to grasp, to use with their language skill. I teach, and support people with kind understanding, and support. It is always my goal to see people grow, and offer support in every aspect of study, and life.


I'm looking forward to meeting you, to help you achieve your goals
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Michael
I have been living in Japan for nearly 15 years. I arrived in October of 2011.
Since that time, I have been very active as an English teacher.
I have worked in many areas, covering all levels, and types of students.

I have learned a lot, and gathered valuable experience.
Working in a ONE-TO ONE lesson style, ( face to face and ONLINE ) this has helped me learn about many individual styles and different cultures.

Furthermore, some of my personal accomplishments have been working with big companies - visiting customers' offices, and factories to teach onsite.

These clients have included:
Softbank.
Kodansha LTD publishing.
BOJ ( Bank of Japan ).
Mercedes Benz.
TEPCO.
Nikon corporation.
Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company, Limited.
LOCCITANE JAPON K.K.
All Nippon Airways CO., LTD. [ANA].
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Osaka Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Kasei University.


Again, this has helped me to understand more about the Japanese business culture, and the possible problems that will arise when Japanese are learning English. This is a valuable asset for building relations and trust, in Japan culture, and business. I really enjoyed teaching in these places, and would really like to be more involved.

I take pride in helping other teachers, and people too. I feel the importance of helping new people - giving advice about working, student styles, and also life outside work. I know Japan can be difficult for newcomers. Humans need other humans to interact with, and we all have to help each other.

I’m told that I’m very approachable, kind, creative, always open to new ideas, criticism, and a good listener.
Again, building trust, and a relationship, and showing that I have an understanding of Japanese culture, and the problems, and difficulties students face, when learning a new language, and a new culture.

Over the past 15 years, I have conducted seminars / workshops on the TOEIC examination course. I have a good in depth knowledge of techniques, tests, and preparation. This is another aspect that I fully enjoy teaching, and fulfilling

Teaching culture is an interwoven part of my style, and this is important for students and clients to grasp, to use with their language skill. I teach, and support people with kind understanding, and support. It is always my goal to see people grow, and offer support in every aspect of study, and life.


I'm looking forward to meeting you, to help you achieve your goals
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