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.
Summer Murase
Hello everyone! My name is Summer and I am from San Francisco, California. I am half Japanese and have lived in Japan for 7 years. When I am not teaching English, I enjoy playing music, dance, sewing, comedy, and attempting Japanese cooking. I also love vintage fashion and sing old jazz standards in English, Japanese, and French. I understand the challenges of learning new languages, and am looking forward to teaching you English.
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.
Alonzo Anderson
What’s up everybody!
My name is Alonzo and I’m from California. Although I was born and raised in the United States, my mother and I would often visit our family and friends in Japan when I was a kid. In addition, I would often play many sports with my father such as baseball, basketball, and golf. I currently live in Fussa, Tokyo and I love to exercise and play many sports. I also like to make Hip Hop music in my spare time as well. As an educator, I take the position of being a teacher seriously. It is my hope and wish to not only help you with your language studies, but to have a positive impact on your life as well.
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!
Monika Sadkiewicz
Greetings! I'm Monika, and I'm thrilled to be a part of the vibrant educational community of Little California English. Let me share a bit about myself.
I was born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, but moved to Japan at a very young age and attended an international school. I’m proud to be able to say that Japan has been my home for more than a half of my life. This incredible cultural fusion has shaped my perspectives and teaching style profoundly.
Passionate about nature and sustainability, I integrate these values into my teaching, encouraging students to appreciate and respect the world around them.
An avid enthusiast of art and creativity, I believe in fostering imagination and innovation in the classroom.
With experience teaching across schools in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa, I bring a diverse teaching background that enriches my approach to education.
As an animal lover and guardian of two rescued cats, I cherish the values of compassion and empathy, which I strive to instill in my students.
Fluent in English, Japanese, and Polish, I'm currently exploring the intricacies of four more languages—can you guess which ones? Let's journey together into the world of languages!
I'm excited to embark on an educational adventure with our students and contribute to their growth in a supportive and enriching learning environment. Together, let's inspire, learn, and create a brighter future!
Warm regards,
Monica Teacher
Henry Narabe
Hey there, hope you all love learning English as much as I love teaching it! My name is Henry Narabe and I’m excited to meet you all!
I’ve been called a mixed bag of cultures. To quickly summarize my background, I was born in Manhattan, New York and was raised in a family of musicians. My father is a jazz composer and my mom is a DJ.
I then attended and graduated from high school in California and soon thereafter attended the University of California at San Diego as a Computer Engineering major. In college, I created a portfolio of VR projects and even won a hackathon with friends. But after COVID, I reevaluated my life and chose to come to Japan to be close to my family and to experience life in Japan.
I hope to be able to help you achieve your goals and dreams.
Thank you for reading my bio, I indeed look forward to meeting you!