Hello! It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Nina Kilburn and I am from Birmingham, England. I came to Japan in 2011 after the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. For almost 11 years in Japan, I have lived in Osaki, and Osaki has since become my second home.

　I am very passionate about teaching. I was an English teacher in secondary schools in Birmingham, and as a linguist, I believe that everyone can master a language with lots of practice and consistent studying. I thoroughly enjoy working with people of all ages, kids, children, teenagers, adults or even senior citizens. In Tokyo, I have taught at many schools, elementary, junior high schools and high schools. I strive to build student self esteem and also encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differences and physical limitations.

　I am actively involved in all types of English Tests such as EIKEN, TEAP, IELTS, Cambridge Assessments, TOEIC, TOEFL, and many more. My hobby is travelling, and I have travelled around the world during my younger days, but I now focus my interest on cooking, especially the Japanese healthy cuisine.

　Hello everyone! I am Daniela Ruiz and I am from Columbia. I speak Spanish, English and am currently studying Japanese.

　For the past several years, I have studied abroad and experienced the diversity of cultures, languages, genders, and beliefs. I lived in California, Washington, and Hawaii. I came to Japan 2 months ago, and I am currently studying at Temple University. My major is International Affairs, but I am interested in education as well. I worked as an academic tutor at Hawaii Tokai international college, where I taught English to college students. Also, when I was in Columbia, I taught English to first-grade students. I like to build good relationships with my students and have fun while teaching.

　My hobbies are hiking, playing basketball, traveling, and exploring new places. I enjoy teaching and learning different languages and cultures. Also, I love trying new kinds of cuisines, especially Japanese cuisine. I like teaching English in a way that students can understand clearly and obtain as much new knowledge as they can. Also, I provide guidance for their English test study such as EIKEN, IELTS, TOEFL, and more. I am very excited to meet you all and enjoy learning English together.

　Hello everyone! My name is Pramista KC. I am from Nepal. I can speak a total of four languages. I first came to Japan when I was 10 years old. I have been living in Japan since then; it has been nine years. I attended an international school and am a freshman at Temple University with computer science as my major.

　When I first came to Japan, there was a language barrier everywhere. It was challenging to have a basic conversation with just a little knowledge of Japanese. Since then, I have learned the importance of language.

　I enjoyed teaching and interacting with people. This was the best place to help people with my knowledge. I have taken two types of English tests (IELTS and PSAT). I spent my free time traveling, watching anime, and cooking. I am hoping to meet you in TOMAS to practice and get better in English.