Rudy-sensei possesses extensive experience in educating students of diverse ages and abilities. Over the course of twenty-five years, he dedicated his career to teaching English in Japan.

In 2008, he founded Polku International School to implement his educational philosophies. His passions revolve around teaching, interacting with individuals, and entertaining them, particularly those seeking to acquire English proficiency and gain insights into foreign cultures. He derives great satisfaction from both challenging and being challenged by his students. In his leisure time, he exhibits a keen interest in Japan and its distinctive culture, with the aspiration of instilling in his students the same sense of joy, curiosity, and excitement that he experiences for Japan. Additionally, he enjoys a diverse range of musical genres.

Originally born in Jakarta, Rudy-sensei resided and pursued his education in Melbourne, Australia, for several years. Subsequently, he relocated to Kyoto and Tokyo, where he honed his expertise as an educator. Ultimately, he established Polku International School, with the aspiration to leverage his experiences to create an optimal learning environment that fosters lifelong development, particularly for students within the preschool to kindergarten age.
 

Education Background: Human Resource Management 

Postgraduate Degree in Business Management, Central Queensland University, Australia

Undergraduate of Business Advertising, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia

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はじめましてポルクの校長のルディです！プリスクール、幼稚園、保育園でずっと経験を積んできました。教えることはもちろんですが、とくにみなさんに楽しんでもらうこと自体が大好きです。日本でも英語のスキルはこれからの子供達にとって、なくなてはならないものですね。スクール内では多文化教育のなか、子供達の能力を開花させるため徹底して英語で過ごします。そしてオリジナルのカリキュラムを通し、各国の文化、アート、音楽、英語力、運動、コミニュケーション能力など幅広い分野を経験、学習していきます。保護者の皆様との連携をとって楽しいスクールをつくっていきたいと考えています。

Education : Master Degree <大学院卒>
Post Graduate of Business Management
Central Queensland University, Australia
Undergraduate of Business Advertising
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia

Mihoyo-sensei, the general manager, has dedicated over twenty years of her career to the education industry, primarily in an international school setting. Her extensive experience in Australia, where she honed her hospitality management skills, has instilled in her a deep passion for English teaching. As the school manager, Mihoyo-sensei oversees all aspects of the school’s operations. She actively participates in teaching sessions, providing guidance and support to students to ensure their academic success. Her commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment has earned her the trust and respect of her students and colleagues alike.
 

Education Background: Hospitality Management

Certificate of Hospitality Management, Australia.

Hawthorn Language College, Australia / English Preparation for College / Australian

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 みなさん、こんにちは。統括マネージャの芹川です。私はオーストラリアに約２年間の留学経験と、インドネシアに半年ほど住んでいた経験があります。言葉だけでなく、日本と海外の文化の違いを、身を以て感じ、そしてたくさんのことを学んで帰ってきました。ポルクインターナショナルスクールの子供たちや、保護者の皆様にも日本と海外の良いところや違いをたくさんお伝えできればと思っております。また、保護者の方のお問い合わせやご相談の応対をさせていただくだけではなく子供たちが安全で楽しく過ごせるよう、クラスのお手伝いもさせていただきます。子供たちと一緒にダンスや、遊ぶのが大好きな子育て奮闘中の二児の母親です。どうぞ皆さんお気軽に声をかけてくださいね。

Qualification : Certificate of Hospitality Management
    Education : Hawthorn Language College, Australia / English Preparation for College / Australian Hospitality College, Melbourne Australia

Meet Jeth-sensei, a Filipino-born and raised in Maui, Hawaii. His unique cultural background has given him a super strong sense of self-assurance and a talent for working with people from all walks of life. Even though he has a degree in Biology, Jeth decided to become an English teacher in Japan because that’s what he really loves. With years of experience working in international schools in Japan, Jeth has become an expert at helping people from different cultures understand each other and communicate effectively.

Education background: 

Bachelor of Science Major in Biology

CPR/AED

 
Jeth　先生は、経験豊富な、ネイティブティーチャーです。
彼は、フィリピンのマニラで生まれ、ハワイのマウイで育ちました。父方がフィリピン人、母方が中国系とスペイン系の血を引き継いでいます。多文化な環境に育った経験を活かし、様々な人種国籍の人と自信を持って関わることができます。医学部を卒業するという異例な学歴を持っていますが、 日本で英語を教えるという先生に人生のやりがいを感じています。これまでも他のインターナショナルスクールでの経験も活かし、このポルクで一緒に英語を学んでみてください。

Preschool and After Kinder Homeroom Teacher  

Nate-sensei was born in Georgia in the southern part of the United States. After two decades of sincere focus on music, including studying jazz at Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York City, where he became experienced with website development. While living with his bilingual Japanese/English family in New York City, they decided to take the leap and move to Japan. Since living in Japan, Nate has found teaching English to be a very rewarding challenge and finds mixing music and other arts with teaching to be exciting and fun for the young students.  

Education Background: Music
Bachelor of Music in Performance from Berklee College of Music

ネイト先生はアメリカ南部のジョージア州で生まれました。バークリー音楽大学でジャズを学ぶなど、音楽に20年間関わり、その後ニューヨーク市に移り、ウェブサイト開発の仕事をしました。  ニューヨークに住ん家いる間、日本人の奥様と新しい挑戦をしたいと考え日本に移住することを決めました。日本では、ネイト先生自身、英語を教えることに非常にやりがいを感じ、音楽や他の芸術と教育を組み合わことができないかなど考えながら楽しく働いています。

Yellow Chair and Primary Homeroom Teacher

A native of Canada, Christy-sensei has resided in Australia for eight years. Since her high school days, she has been teaching students as young as six months old. She dedicated her career to teaching, with a specialisation in English instruction spanning over a decade. In May 2024, she embarked on a new chapter in her life by relocating to Japan, driven by her desire to immerse herself in the country’s captivating culture. Upon her arrival, Christy-sensei commenced tutoring students preparing for the Eiken exams (英検) and the common university entrance test (大学入学共通テスト).
Teaching is one of her biggest passions and she is excited to continue this passion with the students that attend Polku every year.

Education Background: Media
Associate Degree in Radio, Television, and Broadcast News
Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL)

クリスティ先生はカナダ出身で、オーストラリアにも8年間住んでいたことがあります。クリスティ先生は高校時代から、生後6ヶ月から6歳の子供たちが過ごすデイケアで働いた経験を持ち、英語講師としてのキャリアは10年以上になります。そして2024年5月に日本文化に惹かれ日本に移住し、人生の新章をスタートしたところです！日本では、英検や大学入試共通テストの対策を家庭教師として指導してきました。教えることに何より情熱を持っているクリスティ先生！これからはポルクの子供たちに向けて、その情熱を発揮することを楽しみにしています。
 

Joy-sensei is an optimistic individual who derives pleasure from appreciating the joy in everyday occurrences. She holds the belief that nurturing a love for learning in young learners can establish a nurturing environment conducive to exploration, play, and natural learning.

During her leisure time, she engages in activities with her children, including walks and exploring novel outdoor pursuits. She also enjoys cooking and baking with them, as this provides an opportunity for children to learn about healthy eating habits. Additionally, she finds fulfilment in DIY projects, as they allow her to enhance her creativity and apply her knowledge to her teaching endeavours.

She eagerly anticipates the opportunity to spend time with her students and encourage them to embrace their time at POLKU. 

Education Background: Education

B.S. Computer Engineering

M.A. Education

Katty-sensei was born in Quito, Ecuador. She studied Japanese and English at school and first visited Japan in 2017. Since then, she’s been back and forth between the two countries. She worked as an English teacher in Ecuador, teaching adults, teenagers, and hospitality courses in English for big companies. But she started teaching children in Japan for the first time, and she loved it! She wants to teach kids not only English but also help them see different perspectives and discover new cultures. Katty-sensei understands what it’s like to raise a child in a multicultural environment because she’s a mother to a five-year-old and knows how challenging it can be. 

As a bilingual educator, Hiroko-sensei collaborates with all classes, with a specific focus on our kindergarten programs. She resided in Australia and the Philippines for a year, during which she pursued English studies and obtained a TESL certification. During her tenure in Australia, she engaged in both childcare centre work and babysitting, which honed the skills she employs at Polku. Hiroko-sensei’s expertise extends to both younger and older children. Her interests encompass children, music, cinema, and travel. Her aspiration is to embark on a global journey, fostering connections with individuals from diverse nationalities.
 

Education Background: Early Childhood Education

College Certificate, TESL.

 
 Hiroko先生は、キンダー、プリスクール、アフターキンダークラスの担任の経験を持つベテラン先生です。
  現在は、お子さん３人目の出産休暇中です！
彼女は、オーストラリアとフィリピンでの留学経験を積んだのち、オーストラリアでチャイルドケアセンターで様々な国籍の子供達を見てきました。また、一般家庭でのベビーシッターもしていました。
海外で学んできたことをポルクで発揮したい、という意欲に燃えています。
彼女の情熱は、子供達と関わり、音楽・映画・旅行をすることです。そんな彼女自身の夢は大きく、“世界一周！“。　今後も沢山の人達と出会い、自分の知らない世界・文化に触れ続けて行く先生です。

Mariko-sensei, the early morning shift officer, relocated to Toronto, Canada, with her father when she was ten years old. This experience shaped her aspirations as a child to bridge cultural gaps, leading her to major in English during her college years.

Mariko-sensei has honed her skills as an in-house interpreter for various companies. Her passion for interacting with children is evident in her two wonderful sons. Residing in proximity to the school, she brings a delightful and nurturing presence to the educational environment. 

Education Background: English

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

Mariko先生は、朝のスタッフとして勤務をしています。 彼女は、５歳から１０歳の幼い頃を父親の赴任先のカナダ/トロントで過ごしました。子どもの頃から日本と他文化の架け橋となりたいという思いから、大学では英米語を専攻し、また社内通訳として、いくつかの企業に勤めてきました。子どもと遊ぶことが大好きで、彼女自身にも２人の息子さんがいます。ポルクの近くに住んでいますので、見かけたらぜひお気軽にお声がけください。

彼女は幼い頃から英語を学ぶことに興味があり、オーストラリアの大学で2年間勉強しました。 ポルクに入社する前は、小学生の助教としての経験があります。 ポルクでは、午後のクラスを含むさまざまなクラスを教え、サポートしています。 彼女は子供達と遊びを楽しめ、教える時間も楽しんでいます。 彼女の好きな趣味は、旅行とハイキングです。

Since her early years, she has been passionate about learning English. She pursued her studies at an Australian college for two years. Prior to joining our organisation, she had gained experience as an assistant teacher for elementary school students. At Polku, she currently teaches and supports a diverse range of classes, including kindergarten in the morning and afternoon classes. She derives great enjoyment from her teaching responsibilities, as she is adept at fostering a positive learning environment for her students. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new destinations through travel and hiking.
 

Educational Background: International Relations

Diploma of International Leadership, Sydney, Australia.