Ms. Noah, who is always cheerful and a great communicator

In this issue.Harumi SchoolActive in"Teacher Noah"to the following!

Ms. Noah is always cheerful and places great importance on communicating with her students and their parents.Apparently, she actually loves melon bread. We asked Noah-sensei about her “experiences so far” and “what inspired her to become an instructor”!

Q: Where are you from?

He is from a town called Thomasville in the U.S. state of GeorgiaIt is.

It's a small town, but I love the wide-open views you only find in the countryside. My home is really out in the countryside, so it's a quiet and very peaceful place.

Q: What have you learned so far?

I majored in international business in college.

I really enjoyed learning about the various perspectives and cultures in the business world.Three years of experience teaching in an English program for school-age children in JapanI also really enjoy getting to know the students and interacting with them.

Q: Please tell us about your personality, hobbies, and interests.

My hobbies are reading, playing video games, and traveling within Japan.

I'm not really comfortable flying, so I prefer to take the train when I go to new places. In class, I'm quite approachable, and I place a high value on talking with my students as "people" rather than as "teacher and student."

Q: What inspired you to become a teacher? Why did you want to teach English to children?

When I was in college, I often helped exchange students from Japan with their studies.

It was fun to see how learning styles differ from culture to culture.I also loved seeing the look of understanding on their faces when we connected, and watching their eyes light up the moment an English word clicked with their native language.

Q: What do you value most in your lessons?

That everyone can feel at ease and have a good timeWe value .

When students are having fun, they often don't even realize they're learning.That's right. I also love joking around with my students in English and seeing how they respond. Of course, there are times when we need to be serious.

In group lessons, many children lose confidence because of differences in skill level, but let’s not forget that everyone starts with a small step, andWe place great importance on praising those small steps.A single word I learned today will eventually grow into a long sentence.

Q: Could you tell us about the appeal of GLI and your future goals?

I really love GLI events!There are plenty of events where children can have wonderful experiences, such as indoor skydiving and mosaic art workshops.

I think summer and spring camps, in particular, are truly wonderful experiences because they give Japanese students the chance to meet peers from all over the world.

Q: Please tell me some tips for learning English.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes!That's what learning is all about.

Learning a new language is challenging for everyone, but if you keep at it, you’ll gradually improve. You won’t get good at it overnight, but don’t give up!

Q: Finally, please share a message for the students and their parents.

Starting something new can be scary, but all of the teachers at GLI are here to support you in achieving your goals. Your classmates are fellow students who are learning alongside you. Let’s have fun while we learn together!

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Ms. Noah, thank you so much for your wonderful message!

If you haven't spoken with Ms. Noah yet, please feel free to say hello!
　

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Q: Where are you from?

I’m from the town of Thomasville, Georgia, in the U.S. It’s a small town, but I love the wide-open spaces of the countryside. My home is way out in the sticks, so it’s quiet and a very peaceful place.

Q: What have you studied, and what kind of experience do you have?

In college, I studied international business. I really enjoyed learning about different perspectives and cultures in business. I have three years of experience teaching at other after-school English programs in Japan, and I love getting to know the students and interacting with them.

Q: How would you describe your personality? What are your hobbies and favorite things?

My hobbies include reading, playing video games, and traveling around Japan. I’m not a big fan of flying, so I love taking the train to new places! I’m pretty laid-back in class, and I prefer to talk to my students as one person to another, rather than as a teacher to a student.

Q: What inspired you to become a teacher, and why did you want to teach English to children?

When I was in college, I often helped Japanese exchange students with their studies. I enjoyed observing the differences in learning styles across cultures, seeing how we could relate to one another, and watching people’s eyes light up when they made the connection between an English word and their native language.

Q: What do you value most when teaching your lessons?

In my lessons, I want everyone to feel comfortable and have fun. When students are enjoying themselves, they don’t even realize they’re learning. I love to joke with the students in English and see how they respond in kind. But there’s a time to be serious, too!

Q: How do you support children who are nervous or lack confidence in English?

Many children lack confidence in English, especially in group lessons where students have varying skill levels. It’s important to remember that everyone starts small and to praise the small steps students take toward learning. A single word today can turn into full sentences before long.

Q: What do you like about GLI, and what would you like to achieve here in the future?

I really like GLI events! We organize so many events where kids can experience amazing things like indoor skydiving and making mosaic art—and especially our summer and spring camps, where Japanese students can meet students from all over the world! It’s such a great experience.

Q: What advice would you give children to help them enjoy learning English?

Don’t be afraid of mistakes! That’s how we learn. Everyone has a hard time learning a new language, but if we keep trying, we’ll gradually get better. It won’t happen overnight, but don’t give up!

Q: Finally, please share a message for our students and their parents.

Starting something new can be scary, but all the teachers here at GLI want to help you achieve your goals. The students around you are learning right alongside you, so let’s keep learning together and have fun!