Oto-sensei, a former student at Polku, fondly recalls the enriching opportunities provided by her teachers to immerse herself in English and diverse cultures through engaging activities. Her English education commenced during her elementary school years and continued through her junior high school graduation. Subsequently, she embarked on a three-year study program in Australia, where she cultivated invaluable experiences through interactions with local students, host families, and fellow international students from various countries. These experiences instilled in her a profound appreciation for the significance of not only English proficiency and cultural knowledge but also diverse perspectives and knowledge systems. Upon completing her high school education in Australia, she dedicated another year to pursuing a degree in Linguistics and Translation at a university in Sydney. Currently, she eagerly anticipates her return to Polku, where she is committed to sharing her enriching experiences and inspiring her students to embrace the joy of learning English and cultures, just as she did during her time at Polku. 
 

Educational Background: English Linguistics

Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation and Translation (in progress) 

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Sayumi-sensei has a strong interest in acquiring English proficiency and has always been eager to develop her natural English skills since her youth. She holds a degree in business and has chosen to pursue her passion for English learning. Despite her busy work schedule, she makes an effort to practice English with her six- and three-year-old sons, who attend an international preschool near their residence daily. After twelve years of experience in the life insurance industry, Sayumi-sensei decided to join POLKU, where she aims to enhance her English proficiency while supervising young learners.   

Educational Background: Business Administration

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.  

Driven by her lifelong passion for learning English, Reiko-sensei pursued her studies in Australia and the United States during her teenage years. Upon graduating from university with a degree in English Language, she chose to reside in Australia for approximately a year, where she gained valuable experience living in an English-speaking country.

Reiko-sensei has dedicated over six years to teaching English to children at an English school in Japan. She finds great fulfillment in spending time with young learners and fostering their language development.

Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in English Language

Yuka-sensei holds qualifications as a kindergarten teacher and nursery school teacher, having worked in kindergartens and nurseries in Japan. She is a mother of two children, one of whom attended an international preschool. Observing her own  son’s natural proficiency in English motivated me to pursue my own language learning journey. Subsequently, I transitioned into a nursery teacher position at International Preschool. Through my interactions with my children, I developed a deep desire to enhance my English proficiency, enabling me to fully participate in their upbringing.  

Education Background:  Early Childhood Education
Japanese Licence of Kindergarten Teacher
Japanese Licence of Nursery School Teacher 

Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in English Language

Michiko-sensei has a strong interest in the English language. She pursued English literature during her junior college years. During her teenage years, she had the privilege of residing in the United States for a year. Michiko-sensei possesses extensive experience working with children, including her role as a children’s English conversation instructor. Given her Japanese license as a kindergarten teacher, she is deeply passionate about assisting children in enhancing their English proficiency. She believes that her experience in childcare support within a kindergarten setting would be a valuable asset to the POLKU team. In her leisure time, Michiko-sensei enjoys traveling and shopping. She frequently accompanies her daughter on shopping excursions during her days off.    

Education Background:  Early Childhood Education
Japanese Licence of Kindergarten Teacher
Japanese Licence of Nursery School Teacher 

Sayaka-sensei has always had a dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher since she was a little kid.After working in kindergartens and nurseries in Japan, she learned about children’s development from a medical care perspective as a nursery teacher in a dental clinic. She’s been around a lot of kids for years, and she absolutely loves spending time with them!
Sayaka-sensei has been hooked on English conversation for ages, so she’s been working hard to improve her English skills every day. She loves learning about different cultures through English communication!
She wants to grow together with her students, exploring new things and having fun along the way.


Education Background:  Early Childhood Education
Japanese Licence of Kindergarten Teacher（幼稚園教諭）
Japanese Licence of Nursery School Teacher（保育士）

わたしは、幼い頃から幼稚園の先生になることが夢でした。 日本の幼稚園や保育園で勤務した後、歯科医院内の保育士として、医療の観点からの子どもの発達について学びました。長年に渡り多くのお子様たちと関わらせて頂き、お子様たちと過ごす時間が大好きです！ 英会話の魅力にのめり込んでからは、日々英語力の向上に励んできました。英語でのコミュニケーションを通して、様々な国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです！ お子様たちと共に新しい発見を楽しみながら、一緒に成長していきたいです。