Back in my home country I have studied Japanese language and culture therefore visiting Japan and seeing it all with my own eyes was my dream. I took the opportunity to come study to Japan. Having experienced life in Japan for one year as a student I came to like it to the extent of wanting to come back for a longer period. Now I am very grateful for having an opportunity to experience Japan as it's resident for I believe that in order to get away from the tourist guide books and stereotypes you have to live in a country for a longer time. And the more I learn about Japan, it's culture and it's people the more I love it.
I am thrilled to be employed at DCEC for I will be helping Japanese learners deepen their understanding in English language and foreign cultures. And perhaps by doing so I will contribute to promoting intercultural communication which is an important aspect of our rapidly changing world.
During my spare time I like to learn new languages and enjoy time with my friends. Ever since I came to Japan I have made many friends of different cultures and we never stop learning something from each-other. Everyday brings something new to learn.
Instructors at Dela Cruz English Club are not only educators but are also business-minded people, scientists, researchers, students, designers and artists with one common passion: teaching.
We exert our best efforts to assist our learners in achieving their objectives in learning English and are committed to our students’welfare.
Lena
- Educational Background
- BS of Humanity Sciences, University of Latvia, Modern Language Faculty, Asian Studies 2011
Research student at University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Division of Sociology
Jho
- Educational Background
- • Research student, Global Studies Program, Sophia University
• Master of Arts in Asian Studies, Major in Southeast Asia ,University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in History, Philippine Normal University
• Specialization in Women’s Studies, Philippine Normal University
- Professional Experience
- • Editor, Chungdahm Philippines-Makati
• College Lecturer, De La Salle- College of St. Benilde
• High School faculty, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School-Adult Night High School
• High School faculty, Colegio San Agustin-Makati
A popular Japanese poet named Matsuo Basho once said: “Everyday is a journey and a journey is home.”
My life’s journey has been happening way before I came to Japan. The very core of this journey that I have been embarking on for seven years now is teaching. More than my passion, I regard teaching as a vocation. Before I left my country, I was a teacher devoted to transforming the hearts and minds of my students. Though I find comfort and ease fulfilling this noble profession in my homeland, I would express that dealing my learners within the four walls of the classroom each day has always been both a challenge and opportunity for me to learn and hone my craft. As the cliché goes, learning is a lifelong process, and teaching does not stop you from being a student.
Arriving in Japan last April made me think that I have parted from that journey which I have always known. After all, my purpose for coming here is to become a researcher and graduate student at Sophia University to pursue my second Masters’ degree and eventually, Doctorate degree in Global Studies through Mombukagakusho scholarship. Needless to say, it is such a great feeling to become a full-time student again. This wondrous feeling is intensified by the fact that I am able to experience Japan, from Tokyo’s sky scrapers, efficient transportation systems, and busy people, to the breath-taking sceneries, mouth-watering food, well-kept World Heritage sites and friendly smiles of townsfolk of prefectures like Kyoto, Nara, Shizuoka, and Tochigi. Indeed, Japan gave me a new kind of voyage.
However, being part of Dela Cruz English Club brought me back to the journey that I left off. Teaching English with Japanese students may be more challenging because of language and cultural differences, but I looked at this as a tremendous opportunity to further understand the Japanese way of life. I believe that dealing with Japanese learners using English as the medium of instruction liberates both my learners and I from those cultural and language diversities.
Through DCEC, I have found a way to continue my well-loved journey and a home away from home. So, why don’t you come with me and let us explore English the DCEC way? I hope to see you soon.
My life’s journey has been happening way before I came to Japan. The very core of this journey that I have been embarking on for seven years now is teaching. More than my passion, I regard teaching as a vocation. Before I left my country, I was a teacher devoted to transforming the hearts and minds of my students. Though I find comfort and ease fulfilling this noble profession in my homeland, I would express that dealing my learners within the four walls of the classroom each day has always been both a challenge and opportunity for me to learn and hone my craft. As the cliché goes, learning is a lifelong process, and teaching does not stop you from being a student.
Arriving in Japan last April made me think that I have parted from that journey which I have always known. After all, my purpose for coming here is to become a researcher and graduate student at Sophia University to pursue my second Masters’ degree and eventually, Doctorate degree in Global Studies through Mombukagakusho scholarship. Needless to say, it is such a great feeling to become a full-time student again. This wondrous feeling is intensified by the fact that I am able to experience Japan, from Tokyo’s sky scrapers, efficient transportation systems, and busy people, to the breath-taking sceneries, mouth-watering food, well-kept World Heritage sites and friendly smiles of townsfolk of prefectures like Kyoto, Nara, Shizuoka, and Tochigi. Indeed, Japan gave me a new kind of voyage.
However, being part of Dela Cruz English Club brought me back to the journey that I left off. Teaching English with Japanese students may be more challenging because of language and cultural differences, but I looked at this as a tremendous opportunity to further understand the Japanese way of life. I believe that dealing with Japanese learners using English as the medium of instruction liberates both my learners and I from those cultural and language diversities.
Through DCEC, I have found a way to continue my well-loved journey and a home away from home. So, why don’t you come with me and let us explore English the DCEC way? I hope to see you soon.
