MEET THE TEACHERS
Both of our ESL teachers are TEFL-certified with practicum experience teaching at the American Language Institute at California State University, Long Beach.
Aki Izumi |
Stephanie Mayeda |
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Hello, everyone! My name is Aki Izumi. After graduating from the
Japanese high school, I moved to the US to go to university, got my BA in Spanish, and worked for one of the Japanese distribution companies in LA as a Sales Representative for over 16 years. I have a 6-month solo backpacking experience, traveled to more than 20 different countries throughout my life, helped the seniors as a hospice volunteer, and regularly visited and helped the children at the orphanage in Mexico. I really enjoy Latin dancing, boxing training, and hiking. I always live such an active life! Being able to speak English has changed my life positively and drastically. I look forward to not only teach English, but also create a positive impact in your life. 皆さんこんにちは！ 泉亜希と申します。 日本の高校を卒業後大学への 進学を機に渡米し、スペイン語の学士号を取得しました。その後、LAの日 系企業で営業として１６年以上働きました。６ヶ月間のひとり旅を含め、 今まで世界２０ヵ国以上旅し、ホスピスでのボランティア、メキシコの孤 児院の定期訪問のボランティア活動も行ってきました。ラテンダンスを踊 ることをはじめ、ボクシングトレーニングやハイキングが大好きで、常に アクティブな生活をしています。英語を話せるようになり、私の人生は劇 的に変わりました。今回英語を教えさせて頂くことを通して、皆さんがア メリカでの生活をより楽しめるようお手伝いできたらと思います。 |
As a TEFL-certified educator, I have worked with various levels of English learners from beginner to advanced and always make communication and interaction the cornerstones of my teaching. I enjoy giving back and volunteering my time at my local Japanese community center where we teach and connect people with Japanese culture. I especially love teaching young children about various Japanese holidays and traditions.
When I’m not teaching or volunteering, I like to spend my time learning new songs on my ukulele, finding treasures at my local thrift stores, or watching old movies from the 50’s and 60’s. |