私の仕事に対するモットーは『自分らしくあること』
生徒達には「柔軟で順応性のある対応や新しい教授法」
を大事にしています。
- 英会話コース
- 英検コース
私がアメリカから日本に来た当初は、生徒を教えた経験もなく、何をすればいいのかさえも分かりませんでした。初めは自分自身と格闘し、悩んだこともありました。しかし、次第にポジティブな気持ちがネガティブな気持ちを上回っている事に気付きました。毎日違う発見があり、生徒達と触れ合う事で、それぞれの個性が開花する瞬間を見る事に価値があるのだと感じます。
私の仕事に対するモットーは『自分らしくあること』です。
それには大きく分けて2つ意味があります。
1つ目は英会話講師として、他者と自分自身を比べるのはとても簡単で、日々学ぶ事を忘れず生徒達との親睦を深める為にも自分自身の持つ声やスタイルを見つける事が必要不可欠だと考え、これらを意識しながら日々指導にあたっています。
2つ目は、生徒たちはそれぞれも学習スタイルや成長の仕方があるので、生徒たちが自分自身の創造性をしっかり表現出来る様に、講師はそれを尊重し受け入れる姿勢が重要だと考えます。
私はレッスンで確実に成功を収める為、常にレッスンの準備と全ての詳細を事前に解決する為に常に最善を尽くしています。
時に問題が発生した場合も、柔軟で順応性のある対応と、ユーモアセンスを持つ事はとても大切です。そして新しい教授法を常に意識し、生徒達が興味を示すようなカリキュラムや教材を使い、アイデアを膨らませています。
自分の心の声を大切にし、ちゃんと自身の気持ちや想いを受け入れることで豊かな経験を積む事が出来たので、今度はそれを周りの人に対しても伝えていきたいと考えています。
毎日忙しく過ごしてはいますが、私は体を動かす事が大好きなのでハイキングやスノーボード、ジョギングを楽しんでいます。
私は聞き上手でもあり、両サイドからの声や状況も、しっかり理解し順応に対応する事が出来ます。
常に挑戦する気持ちを持ちレッスンの質を向上させ、MIRAIが学ぶ場所として一番適する場所になる様、全力で取り組んで参ります！
1. When I initially came to Japan from America, I had never taught before and wasn’t sure what to expect. I soon came to find that while it can be very tiring, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Every day is different and exciting, and the kids, getting to know them, seeing all their various personalities bloom, really make it worth it.
2. There are many things that shape my teaching, but I would say my overall motto is: Be your own person. I apply this in two ways: one is to me as a teacher. It’s so easy to compare yourself to others and while being open to learning is important, it’s essential that you find your own voice and style in order to best connect with your students. The second way I apply this motto is to my students. Children often have individual learning styles and different timing at which they develop, and I think it’s important for the teacher to respect and embrace those things so students feel comfortable expressing themselves and their creativity.
3. In order to set myself up for success, I always do my best to prepare for lessons and iron out all the details beforehand. In this way, I can really devote my full attention to the students. That being said, surprises do happen, so having a flexible, adaptable attitude and a sense of humor really helps! I also try to keep up with new teaching methods and am constantly on the lookout for innovative and creative ideas to use in the classroom and get kids excited.
4. It’s a bit cliché, but listening to myself and following my heart has taken me to many interesting places and has given me many unforgettable experiences, so I would recommend others do the same, as much as possible!
5. For me, one of the best things about this job is seeing my students’ excitement over their improvements, whether it’s passing a test or simply finding that they’re able to communicate more in English. As many students have been at MIRAI since they were young, it’s also great to watch them grow up, to see them go from a shy kindergartner to a smart, confident elementary school student. It’s truly wonderful to be a part of that process!
6. I have many hobbies and interests which means I’m rarely bored! I particularly enjoy sports and love being outside hiking, snowboarding, or running. I also love traveling and going out with friends to find new restaurants and cafes.
7. I’m a great listener and really try to look at both sides of a situation. I’m adaptable and enjoy a good challenge. Integrity is an important value to me, and I always try to do my best. I look forward to continuing to use these qualities to make MIRAI a great place to learn!
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