わたしたちのまちのALT～ALTを紹介します～
藤枝市では、児童生徒が中学校を卒業する時には、英語で簡単な日常会話ができるように、英語運用能力を高めるための取り組みに力を入れています。
その一つがALT（外国語指導助手）の活用です。現在、藤枝市内には19人のALTがおり、小学校3年生以上の全学年に配置しています。小・中学校の接続を大切にし、小学校6年生と中学校1年生の児童生徒を同じALTが指導するなど、子どもたちに寄り添った英語教育を行っています。
また、授業以外でALTと交流する「Fujieda English Camp」などのイベントを行い、子どもたちが楽しみながら生きた英語を学ぶ機会も設けています。
ALTを紹介します
Adriana P. Bustillo A.
Nationality
Colombian
Schools
Takasuminami Elementary School
Takasu Elementary School
Hobbies
Hiking
Message
It is possible to communicate big ideas with limited language. Don’t feel like you need perfect English before you can go out and have interesting conversations with other people. Make time just to enjoy speaking English.
Aireen
Nationality
Filipino (Philippines)
Schools
Osu Elementary School
Osu Junior High School
Hobbies
Gardening and watching Netflix.
Favorite Japanese word
Ai （愛）
Message
Fujieda City is like my second city. I live in a nearby city but I have been working here for 9 years. My children are studying in one of Fujieda’s private high schools. They also attend their soccer training here.
The city has been part of our everyday life! I get to know more about Fujieda and it’s people especially my co-workers and the students. The people are very heartwarming and cheerful. It’s a lovely place.
As a city ALT, I feel proud that I’m part of Fujieda community. It’s very close to my heart that’s why I love Fujieda!
Alana Hillary
Nationality
New Zealander
Schools
Aojima Junior High School
Aojima Higashi Elementary School
Hobbies
Swimming, learning about the world around me, philosophy and sociology
and socialising with future and current friends!
Favourite Japanese word
お疲れ様でした
Message
Message to the public: Hello, and thank you for welcoming me to Fujieda! One of my goals while in this beautiful city is to support our future adults through their education journey. As the world has become more globalised, the need for exposure to other peoples of other cultures has become much more necessary. With that in mind, I want to help others develop these international skills, build up the confidence to thrive in the world they are in, and be the best version of themselves! So let's work on being the best we can be together!
Anneliese Darby
Nationality
New Zealander
Schools
Fujieda Elementary School
Fujieda Junior High School
Hobbies
Exploring new places and reading
Favourite Japanese word
木漏れ日
Message
I had the amazing opportunity of learning a new language during school which made me want to help others learn another language. Learning a new language opens up the doors for meeting countless people and learning more about our wider communities. I hope to help inspire all English language students to grow in their language learning, ability to express themselves and to have fun along the way.
Asia Stoll
Nationality
American
Schools
Fujieda Junior High School
Fujieda Elementary School
Chuo Elementary School
Inaba Elementary School
Hobbies
Playing the taiko drum, hula hooping, and playing the ocarina.
Favourite Japanese word
あっと言う間
Message
I love Fujieda more and more with each passing day! Let's enjoy language and culture exchange together!
Chris Oliver
Nationality
USA
Schools
Okabe Junior High School
Hirohata Junior High School
Setoya Elementary School
Setoya Junior High School
Hobbies
Cooking, gardening, mountain biking, swimming, home remodeling
Favourite Japanese word
平和
Message
Living and teaching in Fujieda is a great experience! Being able to help improve the education system for both my own children and others is both exciting and rewarding!
Ethan Spann
Nationality
Australian
Schools
Seihoku Elementary School
Hanashi Elementary School
Hanashi Junior High School
Chuo Elementary School
Hobbies
Cooking, fishing and tabletop games
Favourite Japanese word
まかせなさい
Message
I am a high school teacher in Australia. My first trip to Japan was to visit our sister school in Saitama prefecture. It was so wonderful meeting the students in person and getting to speak to them in English. They practiced so hard so we could communicate. I had such an amazing time that I wanted to return to Japan so I became an ALT with the JET programme. I want to help as many students in Fujieda practice English as possible. Fujieda is a wonderful city with so many opportunities for everyone to practice English. If you ever see me, please say hello. I would love to chat with you.
Janet Fernandez Imamura
nationality
Filipino
Schools
- Okabe Elementary School
- Asahina Dai-ichi Elementary School and Okabe Junior Highschool
Hobbies
Reading novels , gardening, Tahitian fitness
Favorite Japanese word
Omoiyari（思いやり）
Message
Hi, I’m from the Philippines and I have been living in Fujieda City for more than twenty years now.
Teaching as an ALT in this city I have heard students get discouraged and say things such as: “ I don’t get it. “ or “This is so hard.” in the classrooms. As teachers we should try to show them their potential and find out what works for them to learn best. The feeling I get when these students change those statements around and into, “ I did it. I can do it. “, is absolutely priceless. This motivates me to be the best teacher I can be for myself, my school and my dear students .
Joanna Monroy
Nationality
American
Schools
Takasu Junior High School
Takasu Minami Elementary School
Takasu Elementary School
Hobbies
Reading, Collecting CDs, Drawing, Listening to Music, and Going to Concerts
Favourite Japanese word
厄払い
Message
Teaching English in Fujieda has been a rewarding experience! I hope the students continue to enjoy getting to know more about me, my country, and the English language. Please join us in making English learning a fun and memorable experience!
Lucy Jones
Nationality
Welsh
Schools
- Aojima Kita Junior High School
- Aojima Kita Elementary School
Hobbies
Reading and trying to find the best tonkotsu ramen in Shizuoka prefecture.
Favorite Japanese words
めちゃ - when I first came to Fujieda, my 3rd grade students at Nishmashizu Junior High School taught me this word during school lunch. It was funny to have them teach me some Japanese because back then, I couldn't speak any Japanese at all! It brings back good memories when I hear or say it.
Message
I love teaching English in Fujieda. I've been here for eight years now, and each year it just gets more and more exciting. The Board of Education is really innovative. I think it's really special. Everybody really cares about English and puts a lot of effort into it. We're always thinking of new teaching techniques, games for our classes, fun English events and how to improve on them. It's really awesome to be a part of. I recommend every student try one of our events at least once - they're such a unique way to enjoy conversational English outside of school. I'm very passionate about them! I think that the students here in Fujieda are amazing, too. I always leave our English classes and our events smiling because of them. I honestly feel like our students can communicate so well in English and it's great to connect with them.
Marcus
Nationality
British
Schools
- Hirohata Junior High School
- Hirohata Elementary School
Hobbies
Baking, walking, listening to music, and writing.
Favourite Japanese Word
雨男 (Because it doesn't really exist in English)
鯨 (separately, this is my favourite kanji because a whale is a capital fish.)
Message
Message: It's okay to make mistakes and it's really normal to do that when learning a language. I've made so many mistakes learning Japanese, but many of my mistakes have created some really good memories that have helped me not make the same mistake again. So don't worry about making mistakes, they'll help you learn!
Michael Gallardo
Nationality
Filipino
Schools
Aojimakita Junior High School
Nishimashizu Junior High School
Takasu Junior High School
Hobbies
Editing videos, playing the guitar.
Favourite Japanese Word
くちさびしい
Message
Get ready for thrilling and exciting English events! Join us on our unforgettable adventures. We have quiz events, parties, English camps and a lot more! Every moment promises excitement! Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities to enhance your English skills in a vibrant and engaging environment. See you there!
Mike Grainger
Nationality
Australian
Schools
Chuo Elementary School
Nishimashizu Elementary School
Hobbies
Photography, video editing, skateboarding, driving, travelling, history, movies and more.
Favourite Japanese Word
(Yuugen) 幽玄
Message
Hello! My name is Mike and I’m new to Fujieda City. Being in such a wonderful part of Japan is a real blessing. As is the chance to help expand local student’s futures by sharing my passion for English and language learning. I’m eager to get to know the people and the places of Fujieda City and Shizuoka Prefecture!
Paul
Nationality
British
Schools
- Fujioka Elementary School
- Nishimashizu Elementary School
- Nishimashizu Junior High School
Hobbies
Watching movies, playing video games
Favourite Japanese word
Ganbaro
Message
Do you like speaking English? I want everyone to enjoy English, but I know it's tough sometimes. I find speaking Japanese tough, too. That's okay though - it's important we let ourselves make mistakes! We can learn more from mistakes than being right the first time. The more mistakes we make, the more we can learn! Let's improve our communication skills together, and then we can all understand each other better.
Russell Silvestrone
Nationality
Canadian
Schools
- Hanashi Junior High School
- Hanashi Elementary School
- Chuo Elementary School
Hobbies
running, gardening, camping and fishing
Favorite Japanese word
しょうがない
Message
My name is Russell Silvestrone. I currently live and work in Fujieda. I arrived in Fujieda about ten years ago. A few years after arriving in Fujieda I married my Japanese wife. We now live in Hanashi with our two kids. At school I enjoy helping students learn new things about themselves and classmates. I also want to help the students of Fujieda build confidence, and learn communication skills through fun English activities.
Trevor Hilsendeger
Nationality
Canadian
Schools
藤枝市役所勤務
Hobbies
Gardening, growing vegetables, watching ice hockey and mountain climbing.
Favourite Japanese word
なんとかなる
Message
The students of Fujieda are very lucky to have access to so many chances to touch English and experience so many international events that the city provides. I hope to facilitate these opportunities as best I can and am thankful for this opportunity myself.
William
Nationality
U.S.A.
Schools
Aojima Elementary School
Osu Junior High School
Hobbies
Reading, exploring creative writing promts, horror movies, walking on the beach.
Favorite Japanese word
Shoganai
Message
"The time that I've spent in Fujieda assisting with English language education has been a challenging yet remarkable experience. I've learned many things about myself and I have built relationships that will last a lifetime".
Rodney Tymchuk
Nationality
Canadian
Schools
- Okabe Elementary School
- Aojimakita Elementary School
Hobbies
Studying Japanese, cooking
Favorite Japanese Word
Mochiron もちろん
Message to the public
Watching students learn is a big plus being an ALT. I especially like to see students become excited about English.
English is a subject for everyone and is very inclusive. It can lead the students to help them to learn skills that they can bring to other subjects.
Learning good communication skills will help them and society.
Elizabeth Rose Clement
Nationality
American
Schools
Hanashi Junior High School
Nishimashizu Junior High School
Chuo Elementary School
Higashi Elementary School
Hobbies
Reading, cooking, listening to music and podcasts, Japanese history
Favorite Japanese Word
賢い
Message to the public
I love communicating with others in Japanese, so I want students to feel the same with English! Language is about talking to each other. I make many mistakes while speaking Japanese, but it is still fun! I want students to have fun and try speaking English often, even if they make mistakes. Let's meet at many English events!
William Campbell
Nationality
American
Schools
Aojima Junior High School
Aojima Higashi Elementary School
Aojima Elementary School
Hobbies
reading and cooking
Favorite Japanese Word
分からへん
Message to the public
Being able to speak a second language opens up a whole new world to you. Though it is difficult, it is worth it.
更新日：2023年04月03日