Teachers
Meet our teachers here!
Hello Everybody,
I'm Eric from California. I majored in international relations at the University of California at Davis, California. I graduated in the spring of 1994 and came straight to Japan to begin a new exciting life in Nagoya where I have a friend who helped me extensively. I studied Japanese at the YWCA everyday and Shotokan Karate but soon found it quite expensive to live here. Consequently I soon began working as an English teacher and soon after that I moved up to Tokyo which was my dream at the time. I've about 15 years of experience in teaching and several years of experience working for Japanese companies as well. I've managed to become conversationally fluent in spoken Japanese but am still studying as my ability is yet insufficient. I'm a bit passionate about dance, specifically Argentine Tango. I'm also into the esoteric, metaphysical, spiritual. In short, life's more meaningful questions interest me. I'm also a bit of a conspiracy theorist. I'm fascinated with concepts such as the flat-world theory, aliens and so on. Most importantly I love teaching English so I'm quite happy to be able to help people of all ages here at the school these days. I welcome you to Little California English, a sort of little California in Tachikawa.
Jeremy Aurswald
Hello everybody,
I'm Jeremy from Clearwater, Florida. I grew up in the United States and now I'm living in Kunitachi, Tokyo with my wife and son. I enjoy gardening edible plants, creating graphic art and going on nature hikes. I moved here to raise my son together with my Father and Mother-In- Law. I look to improve my Japanese through immersion and explore this beautiful country with family and friends.
Nobuaki Park
Hello everyone, I’m Nobu.
Growing up, I lived in both Manila and Tokyo.
In Manila with my mom, we experienced warm weather throughout the whole year .
We also used to love eating tropical fruits and swimming at pristine beaches.
When in Tokyo with my dad, we used to explore wonderful cityscapes, eat fresh sushi and enjoy the changing seasons.
Having graduated from an international university I feel that I’m able to really appreciate different cultures.
I am also an aerobics instructor. I trained in Singapore and Thailand.
I have been teaching both English and Fitness to children and adults for more than 10 years.
Dan Matsuoka
Hello everyone!
My name is Dan. I am from the UK, and Japan! I have been teaching adults and children for around 20 years. My first teaching job was as a snowboard instructor! I also have a Personal Trainer (PT) license. In my free time, I like to exercise, read books and be creative through art and music. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible!
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Steven Sato
Hello Everyone,
I’m Steven, and I’m excited to be back in Japan! Born to a Japanese mother and an American father, I grew up in Kanagawa until the age of 10 before spending over two decades in the United States. Returning here feels like coming home, and I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant colors of fall and the fresh blooms of spring. I also love the incredible food, especially exploring Tokyo’s many restaurants—ramen being a favorite of mine. The safety and endless things to explore in this city makes living here both comfortable and an adventure.
I speak some Japanese and so, one of my goals is to improve my vocabulary and work on my reading and writing skills. I also enjoy learning other languages like German and Spanish and am working hard to improve those in my spare time. I’m excited to be part of the team and look forward to meeting you.
Camira Ruiz
Hello everyone! My name is Camila, and I’m originally from Mexico, now living in Tachikawa.
During my school years, I attended international schools where I developed a strong foundation in English from an early stage. This experience inspired me to major in Foreign Languages at university, specializing in English education.
In 2023, I came to Japan on a scholarship to continue expanding my skills, focusing on Japanese-English interpretation.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching cartoons, trying different Japanese snacks, and spending time by the Tama River.
I'm looking forward to learning and growing together with you. Let's have fun learning English!
Isaac Ruys
Hi everyone! I’m Isaac, and although I went to high school in California and have an American accent, I’m originally from Australia!
I recently graduated from a university, majoring in software development.
I’m really enjoying studying Japanese as a beginner, and I’d love to share that passion for learning a language with my English students. I love listening to music, watching movies, and trying new foods. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Davin Cross
Hello everybody,
I'm Davin from Washington D.C. in the United States. I was born and raised in America, but am half Argentian. I'm a student at Waseda University and study linguistics there, specifically second language acquisition.
I love to learn and teach languages. Right now I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and conversational in Japanese and French. Outside of languages, I like to read, watch tv, and exercise.
I look forward to meeting all of you, and I hope I can share my passion for learning languages to you.