English Schoolチーム

Cian

My name is Cian and I am from the great village of Dunhill in Waterford, Ireland.

When God commanded “Let there be light”, English School appeared.

My learning and teaching philosophies are based on the concept that all knowledge is innate and learning is a process of understanding the concepts to greater and greater levels. A teacher can only show a learner the path to what they already know.

I practice martial arts and love the great outdoors, music and the odd sesh.. I am grateful to my family, my friends and my enemies. Love and light!

Gray

I’m Graham Cope from Manchester, England. I’ve worked for English School since 2007.

I teach English for communication, focusing on English which is current and valid. When I’m teaching, I focus on my student’s individual needs as well as their interests. Additionally, I strive to make the lessons relaxed and enjoyable.

I enjoy reading, blogging, music, movies, jujitsu, chocolate and good tea.

David Baldy Furuta

Je m’appelle David, je suis Francais. I am a polyglot and I can speak French, English, Spanish, Korean and Japanese. I started working with English School in 2014.

My Teaching Philosophy. English for a purpose.

Whatever your aim is, I will adapt to your needs and offer you an understanding and a use of the language that will allow you to communicate with the world and expand you opportunities.

My goal is to communicate and share what I have experienced in my life around the world with the help of the English language. Also, I would like to discover together new cultures and in doing so, really wish to broaden our insights of the world.

My hobbies are running, cooking, hiking, snorkeling, camping, snowshoeing and most of all travelling.

Here to now I have lived 2 years in French Guyana, 1 year in Reunion Island, 10 years in Canada and been living in Japan for 7 years.

Maria

Hi everyone! My name is Maria. I have been with English School since June of 2018.

I was born and raised in the Pearl of the Orient Seas (Philippines). I came to Japan to learn a new way of life and to share wisdom to those I cross paths with along the way.

I love to explore uncharted lands, enjoy nature and watch historical videos. Sometimes, I’m weird. But it’s a good kind of weirdness. I believe laughter is the best medicine and cakes can mend people’s heart together. I treat every　day as an adventure so please join me, charge ourselves with positivity, and use every energy with smiling faces!

Lewis

I have been working at English School since November 2020. I have worked at both elementary and junior high schools. As an ALT, I try to encourage students to enjoy learning English through communication activities and games, rather than just textbooks. I believe this is valuable as it allows students to see English as a communication tool, not just a school subject.
In my free time, I enjoy travelling around Japan and overseas. I also like outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Wesley

I’m Wesley from Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

When it comes to teaching, I believe the best way to learn is with a smile. The classroom should be a comfortable environment where students aren’t afraid to make mistakes. Together, we can work on their strengths and weaknesses.

Besides teaching, I am interested in a lot of other things. I like playing video games and watching anime. One Piece is my favorite! Furthermore, I like traveling and meeting new people.

Let’s have fun learning English!

Yoshihiro

Kamusta! My name is Yoshihiro Amparo and I’m from the Philippines. I’ve worked for English School since 2020.

My role as an ALT isn’t only to teach English, but to also help students to communicate and express what they want to say with confidence. I like to make English classes fun and relaxing so that they have an enjoyable time and learn comfortably. I also like to add humor to my classes as laughter is a universal language that every human understands.

My hobbies are drawing pictures, playing the guitar, singing, watching comedy skits, playing video games, cooking food, and eating.

Sheena

Hello! My name is Sheena. I’ve been working with English School since 2022.

I’m from the capital city of the Philippines, Manila.

My dream was to be an English teacher as having studied English in my country, I’ve always looked up to my teachers from when I was still a student. I came to Japan with the intention of helping other people who have an interest in being able to speak and communicate in English. I know the struggle of learning another language, so I want to help them to overcome their fear of not being able to speak fluently.

I love to travel and explore new things. I also love to go to the beach, watch the sunset, and enjoy the sound of the waves.

Hugh

I’m Hugh. I moved to Japan from Wales nearly seven years ago and joined English school in spring of 2023.

I believe that languages are best learned when students are aware of and excited by the opportunities that speaking one can offer.

I strive to cultivate and nurture this positivive and curiousity filled approach to English in my lessons, and hope to leave my students with a skill that will enrich their lives.

I have a number interests including music, art, motorcycles, nature, history, languages.. and too many others to list!

Elliot

Alright, me babber! My name is Elliott, and I’m from Bristol, England, UK. I have been living in Japan for around three years. Initially, I lived in Gunma Prefecture, but I was drawn to Tottori for its beautiful countryside and seaside.

I love traveling and learning about other cultures. Having English as my mother tongue has allowed me to communicate with people from around the world, which is why I believe English is such an important language to learn. I hope that my students can not only learn English but also learn about the world and perhaps even a bit more about themselves.

I am very interested in history too. Whenever I get the chance to explore a new area, I am always drawn to the oldest artifacts I can find. I enjoy studying Japanese history, and my favorite historical period is the Bakumatsu period. I find comparing different cultures in different historical periods fascinating. Learning Japanese has helped me deepen my understanding and love of Japan.

“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.”

Juan

Kamusta? My name is Juan Paolo Carillo from the Philippines. I am part of English school team since 2023.

I like boxing, watching movie, reading manga and cup noodles.

English is a language that connects us to the rest of the world, and I hope we can have fun learning it together.

Connor

Hello! My name is Connor Collins. I am from a small town in Idaho in the U.S.A. I have been in Tottori for 10 years working as an English teacher. My favorite part of being a teacher is hearing the students tell me jokes in English. I like playing sports, cooking, and learning about other cultures.

Aidan

I’m Aidan. I’m from Ireland. I came to Japan in 2016 and have worked teaching English in a variety of schools since then.

Aside from foreign language study, I have interests in music and sports.