rivercity english school

Teachers

Rivercity has a great balance of Native English teachers from various countries and qualifications. Japanese teachers with a passion for childcare have qualifications from nursery school certificates to JETTA or J-Shine and so on. Effective communication between the Native and Japanese teachers help make the lessons run more smoothly.

Native English Teachers

Matt: Hello Everyone, my name is Matt. I have been teaching in Japan since 1990 and co-founded Rivercity with my wife Tamaki in 2005. We are very happy with the quality of The Creative Curriculum and know it can make a difference in the lives of children. I am always ready to meet with parents who are interested in English education. The school has developed a set of CDs which cover essential grammar, common words and phrases and is age related, and we find them a high value aid in all our classes.

Joy: Now living in Japan, Joy spent many years in London and joined RES in 2011. She has a BA degree and is TESOL qualified. In fact she she keeps attending lectures and seminars and is an exceptional, caring and thoughtful teacher. Joy loves teaching very young kids through to adult English class and is highly appreciated by those who work and study with her. Well come on kids, what are you waiting for – Lets learn!

Hannah: Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Hannah brings a unique blend of musical knowledge and Japanese language skills to the classroom. Having majored in Music Composition, Music Business, and Japanese in college, she also gained valuable experience studying abroad in Japan. Hannah’s background includes teaching English to both children and college students. She will leverage her experience as a children’s camp instructor to create a fun and engaging learning environment for her students. Hannah thrives on interaction and encourages active participation in her classes.

Kabita: With over 8 years of experience as a head teacher at an English school, Kabita has taught students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups. Currently, she teaches English to children in public elementary schools as an ALT.
She is a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and English education. In her personal life, she is a mother and so has experience raising a child herself. She is a friendly and cheerful teacher who loves children.

Cathy: Cathy is a licensed early childhood educator with six years of hands-on experience in preschool and elementary classrooms. She thrives on working with students between the ages of four and eight, using positive reinforcement techniques to nurture their growth and development. Cathy brings extensive experience teaching English to kindergarten and primary school students in Thailand.

Nadia: Nadia is from Malaysia. She came to Japan following her 2 children who are here to further their studies. She has worked as a teacher assistant in a children daycare center and kindergarten back in Malaysia. Nadia feels that kids are brilliant and it’s fun to play and be around them. It gives her a great satisfaction seeing children learn and improve.

Japanese Teachers

Noriko

Noriko has lived in Singapore for 10 years. She is a licensed nursery school teacher and she has 8 years experience in a public Kindergarten in Japan. She enjoys working with children and loves seeing them grow!

Qualied nursery teacher

Mayumi

Mayumi used to live in the states during her elementary and high school years.
First of all, what one likes, one will do well. She would like all children who come to RES to experience the fun of communicating in English and also to help them build confidence.
She encourages students to have fun learning English at RES!

「Jolly Phonics training」a certificate of participation —by Jolly Learning

Mari: Mari started learning English when she was in kindergarten, and has been on a study abroad program in the United States. She loves to talk to small children in English, and as an active mother of a two-year-old, she is able to understand the children well and to take good care of them.
TESOL Certificate

Haruna: Having traveled to sixty countries on seven continents, including Antarctica and the North Pole, Haruna values the diversity of English that she has experienced firsthand. With her experience as a tour guide for a major travel agency and as an English teacher at an exam preparation school, she is able to work closely with the children to ensure smooth and safe lessons. Her natural cheerfulness makes not only the children but also our teachers smile.

Miyoh: Hello. My name is Miyoh. My son and daughter used to attend English classes at Rivercity English School. I have worked as an administrative staff at another English school in the past. I would be happy if I could help you choose the right courses and help you settle in at the school so feel free to come check the school and have a chat with us!

Noriko: Hello. My name is Noriko. I am a Japanese language instructor, and I teach Japanese to foreign students. I enjoy learning English and communicating in the English environment. I will help you support to find the right class for you or for your child. We look forward to seeing you at Rivercity English School!

Tamaki: Hello my name is Tamaki. I am a co-director of Rivercity English School.
My passion for English began when I hosted an Australian exchange student during my high school years. Inspired by this experience, I embarked on a year-long exchange program in Australia through Rotary Club, and furthered my studies by attending the University of Seville in Spain while pursuing my undergraduate degree in the United States. I graduated from Boston University and have a bilingual daughter.

If you are interested in bilingual education, please feel free to contact us.
At our school, we carefully listen to each student’s needs and propose a personalized learning style that best suits their individual preferences.

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