Introduction of Staff and Instructors
- Staff Introductions -
Minami
Minami
- School Staff
- Abacus
Self Introduction
I graduated from the Faculty of Child Support Services and obtained a childcare qualification and a first-class kindergarten teacher's license.
In the past, I also gained teaching experience at an abacus school, where I realized how fun and rewarding it is to be a part of each child's growth.
What I value
Through my own experience of learning the abacus, I have acquired not only the ability to calculate, but also the ability to concentrate and persevere, and I value "creating time for children to be absorbed in the class.
Message
At Craftsman Afterschool, we are always there for the children's "I did it! and warmly support them.
Yuma
Yuma
- Digital craft class
- Management
Self Introduction
After a career in IT company, founded Craftsman After School, a learning place that combines technology with childcare and education.
What do you do?
Responsible for digital craft classes utilizing 3D printers, micro bits, and digital fabrication tools.
Message.
I value nurturing children's creativity, imagination, and ability to make things by trial and error through "making things that don't have a right answer.
I believe that children's learning comes from the feeling of "I made it by myself! leads to joy of learning and a sense of self-affirmation.
Noriko
Noriko
- Administrator
- Management
Self Introduction
As the "behind-the-scenes" person at Craftsman Afterschool, I am in charge of a wide range of back-office operations, including internal document management, accounting, coordinating teacher schedules, and liaison with internal and external parties.
What I value most
I am responsible for the smooth running of the entire operation with a motto of "meticulous and careful work" based on my experience of supporting child-related workplaces for more than 10 years, including my previous job at "Step One".
Message
To create a safe environment for children, I always pay attention to the aspects that do not appear on the surface and support the foundation of the classroom.
- Introduction of Instructor -
Reiko Oishi
Reiko Oishi
- Calligraphy Class
- Instructor
Introduction
Studied under Hakko(Hiromitsu) Ishitobi, one of Japan's leading calligraphers, and is still an active calligrapher who continues to produce numerous works.
She has been involved in teaching calligraphy for many years at "Kodomo no Mori Kitayamata" and "Step One," the predecessors of Craftsman Afterschool, and has watched many children grow up.
What we value
While carefully teaching from the basics, I value the expressiveness and sensitivity of each child and convey the joy of "self-expression" through calligraphy.
Brief personal history
- Member of Mainichi Calligraphy Association
- Examination member of Sogen Shodokai
- Board member of "Shodo Nippon," a Japanese calligraphy magazine
Miyu Kato
Miyu Kato
- Soroban Class
- Abacus Instructor
Self Introduction
I have obtained several certifications, including various ranks in Japanese abacus, mental arithmetic, and flash mental arithmetic, as well as the first grade of the Japanese abacus examination sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
I also hold a nursery school teacher license and a second-class kindergarten teacher license, and I strive to provide instruction that supports both learning and nurturing.
I love to obtain qualifications and want to share the joy and sense of accomplishment of the process of working toward a goal with your child in my daily teaching.
What I value
I have not only happy memories while continuing to play the abacus, but also sometimes I have felt like quitting and have shed tears of frustration. That is why we value the "feelings of the moment" of the children who are facing the abacus more than anything else. I try to provide a warm relationship with the children so that even a small stumble can be turned into a big step forward.
Message from the Director
I am committed to helping each child learn at his or her own pace and with his or her own feelings. I get it! Fun! and "Fun!
Through the abacus, I want to nurture self-confidence, concentration, and the ability to never give up, as well as to learn from each other and grow as an instructor.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with children on the abacus.
Background and Qualifications
- Nissho Pearl Counting Certification Level 1
- National Federation of Education for the Japanese Pearl Counting Association, First Dan
- National Federation of Educational Associations for the Study of Pearl Accumulation, Flash Mnemonics Test, 2nd Dan
- National Federation of Educational Associations for Accumulation, Quasi-2nd Dan
- Zensho Practical Accountancy and Calculation Practice Test, 1st grade
- Nursery school teacher certification
- Second-class kindergarten teacher's license
Achita
Achita
- English
- Reinforcement Instructor
Self Introduction
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What do you do?
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Message
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Makiko Yamakado
Makiko Yamakado
- Color Education
- Enhanced Instructor
Self Introduction
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What I value
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Message
Color Education® means that when it is difficult to communicate with words, the use of color helps to shorten the distance between the heart and mind.
Instructor affiliated with the Japan Association for the Promotion of Color Education
