Hello, I'm Aya :) I am a native Japanese speaker, qualified Japanese teacher and art teacher for junior high school and high school and also a freelance textile designer. I have a national qualification as a career counselor and am qualified as a financial planner.
I graduated from an educational university in Japan and Chelsea College of Arts in London. After graduation, I have worked as a textile designer and shop manager in London for 8 years. In Japan, I have been working as a civil servant for 9 years and now I work for a foundation for international exchange and support for foreign people. I also teach English and Japanese to foreign roots children.
「あや」です。みなさん、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします:)
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Me as a Teacher
In my lessons, I like working one-to-one with my clients because we can focus on what you really want to study in each lesson. My lessons are always adapted to the clients’ needs. I do my best to meet your requests, so please let me know your needs.
Through my career and qualifications, I can use English to teach Japanese if needed. I am able to provide Japanese municipal information and suggest your career or study plan in Japan for your best future.
I have been teaching Japanese to an ALT, specified skilled workers, school children and students who cannot go to school.
★If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact me : )
My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, we can focus on the language that you need the most speaking practice on, if you want. My lessons are also flexible. I like to take a communicative style of teaching. During our conversation, I can correct your grammar and pronunciation.
★You can have lots of speaking practice to make your Japanese speaking more natural, fluent and increase your confidence.
★You can practice business conversation in a formal manner (including for job interviews). I’m able to give you consultation for careers in Japan.
★For children who don’t want to go to school, I can teach Japanese.
★If you are a freelance worker, I can help with writing etc. for your business.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
PDF file
Certificates
Japanese language training program for children - The Society for Teaching as a Foreign Language - 2022"Japanese language training program for children" commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
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Training as a career counselor for career support - Ohara Academy - 2022Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor for career support for foreign people
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
Certificate for teaching business Japanese - Research Institute for Japanese Language Education - 2021Completed the training course for teaching Japanese to foreign workers
Organization: NPO Research Institute for Japanese Language Education
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Training as a career counselor for career support - Ohara Academy - 2021Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor for career support for job seekers
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
Training as a career counselor in the IT field - Ohara Academy - 2021Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor on skill development in the IT field
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
Certificate of training as a career counselor - Ohara Academy - 2021Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor for youth support
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
Training as a career counselor for youth - Ohara Academy - 2021Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor for youth support
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
Certificate of training as a career counselor - Ohara Academy - 2021Certificate of completion of training as a career counselor for career support for job seekers
Ohara Academy (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commissioned)
Certificate verified
National certificate in career counsultancy - NPO Career Consulting Conference - 2020NPO Career Consulting Conference is a registered organization by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course - Human Academy - 2019
Certificate verified
Certified Professional of Financial Planning - The Japan Association for Financial Planners - 20192nd grade Certified Skilled Professional of Financial Planning
Certificate verified
Art teaching license of high school - Osaka Prefectural Board of Education - 2000
Certificate verified
Art teaching license of Junior high school - Osaka Prefectural Board of Education - 2000
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Course for School TeachersOsaka Kyoiku University
1999 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Textie Design CourseChelsea College of Arts
Work Experience
2011 - 2020
Assistant section chiefMunicipality - In Hyogo, JapanIn Japan, I have been working as a civil servant for 9 years.
5.0
Rating
31
Students
175
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
31
Students
175
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Do you struggle talking Japanese? Do you want to enjoy and improve your Japanese conversation with me and talk about the things you want to? 日本語(にほんご)で話(はな)すのに苦労(くろう)していませんか。
A1 - C2Conversation61 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 3% off
Let’s study grammar, vocabulary and conversation using your own textbook or my textbook「MINNA NO NIHONGO」. / あなたの本(ほん)を使(つか)って、文法(ぶんぽう)や会話(かいわ)を勉強(べんきょう)します。
A1 - C2Language Essentials13 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 2% off
Don’t worry to make mistakes. Would you like to start learning Japanese for the first time with me?
A1 - A2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 5% off
読みたいけれど、難しくて読めない本はありませんか?Do you have any books which you want to read but it is hard to read because of your Japanese level?
Aya san helped me figure out what I should put stress during the interview. She really have lots of knowledge when it comes to job-hunting. Highly recommend her to be your job-hunting mentor in Japan!
Jun 2, 2021
James
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson ! It's very fun to learn with Aya Sensei. Not only did she covered the grammar questions that I had requested but she also helped me on some Japanese usage that she noticed that I had trouble with. Amazing ! I'm already booking my next lesson.