Friendly & Experienced Instructors
Teacher Profiles
Elevating early childhood education in Japan, our kindergarten's teachers stand as paragons of passion and proficiency. With their unwavering commitment to cultivating a holistic learning environment, they channel their boundless enthusiasm into crafting dynamic lesson plans, fostering emotional intelligence, and igniting the spark of curiosity within each child. Seamlessly blending multicultural values with innovative approaches, our teachers create an atmosphere where every young learner feels cherished, empowered, and primed for a promising future.
Teaching Staff
President / Head Teacher
Jonathan Baril
Born: Edmonton, CANADA, September 24
■ Education:
- University of Alberta (B.A.)
- Hokkaido University (1 year exchange student)
- TESOL Teaching Certificate
■ Work Experience:
- Ocean English Club (Kamiotai, Nagoya), 10 years
- Extensive experience teaching English in kindergartens, English conversation schools, and cram schools. Primarily teaching students ages 2 to 12.
■ Personal Statement:
- I would like to help teach your children so that they can grow up and become well-rounded successful people. I hope that you enjoy my lessons and that you can experience new cultures and enjoy learning English.
- Lets have fun with English together!
Teacher
Hector Abreu
Born: America, November 1st
■ Education:
- CHAVÓN School of Art
■ Work Experience:
【in Japan】
- Liber International Treehouse
- Brooklyn APPLE Juice Bar and Café (Owner/Operator)
■ Personal Statement:
- Kindness, truth, a curiosity for nature, and creativity are all qualities that help build the foundations of early language learning. I want children to learn the foundations of desirable social skills and manners, and to be engaged in fun and enriching activities inside and outside the lesson settings. I am looking forward to teaching you! Please come and visit anytime.
Teacher
Richard Chang
Born: Canada
■ Education:
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (BBA)
■ Work Experience:
【in Japan】
- Kakuozan International Preschool (1 year)
■ Personal Statement:
- Hello. I am Richard, and I am from Vancouver Canada. I have been living and teaching in Japan for several years and I love it here. I look forward to sharing my life and teaching all of you English. I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing you grow into strong, smart children.
Teaching Assistant
Kazumi
Born: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, December 8th
Joined Maple Kids International in 2015
■ Personal Statement:
- I want to talk to you all in English, play, eat, and enjoy our time together. I look forward to seeing all of your great activities we can do together!
- Lets have fun together.