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Meet the IIEEC Team
Ritsuko Nakata |
Ritsuko Nakata is a well-known author of English teaching materials for children and the founder of IIEEC. She has been teaching and training English teachers of children since 1966.
A native of California, she majored in Oriental Languages at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) before postgraduate studies at Columbia University Teacher's College, where she majored in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
She has developed the renowned MAT (Model, Talk, Action) Method, a new teaching method to teach students of all ages effectively, naturally, and quickly.
Ritsuko Nakata has written a variety of English materials for children and teachers, including IIEEC's own range of materials, the popular Let's Go! series (Oxford University Press), and Koushite Oshieru Kodomono Eigo (Apricot).
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Ms. Nakata is a Specially Appointed Professor of Seibu Bunri University, Service Management Department.
Ritsuko Nakata will be adviser to Seibu Bunri Elementary School which will use her MAT METHOD in its English curriculum and the LET'S GO text series. Ms. Nakata is also on the Board of Directors of J-SHINE, the NPO project for training teachers in public elementary schools. She also volunteered her services as Chairperson for AETC (The Association of English Teachers of Children) for 20 years.
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Click here for a full list of materials written by Ritsuko Nakata
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IIEEC Tokyo
Miki Sakai
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IIEEC Trainer
Soon after graduating university, I was asked to teach English to the students
of one of my neighbor’s class.
As you can imagine, I didn’t think at that time that I would become a teacher.
However, since it was my first teaching experience, I soon realized that
I needed to learn more about teaching skills. It was then I took the MAT
seminar and met Ms. Nakata for the first time. I was so impressed with
the seminar that I decided to take the MAT Certified Program and as a result
of that, I was given an opportunity to become an IIEEC Trainer.
Having been involved with the MAT METHOD, I believe that it is one of the
most practical and efficient ways of teaching teachers how to teach effectively.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the workshops. |
Naoko Saito
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IIEEC Trainer
Although I have lived and attended local schools in the United States, from the age of 3 to 6 and also from 12 to 15 years old, teaching English was not an easy task at first. Now, with the MAT METHOD, lessons are enjoyable and exciting. I watch my students’ improvement with amazement. It is my great pleasure to be a trainer to help English teachers (they come from all over Japan!) to acquire the MAT METHOD. Please come to our Seminars and Workshops! |
Naoko Kita
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IIEEC Trainer
After graduating from Aptos High School in California, I came back to Japan and went to Sophia University.
Now I have my own school in Asaka city, Saitama. Although each student
has a different character, different abilities and interests, they are
able to speak English the 80% of the lesson time which always amazes me.
Using the MAT METHOD, I would like to develop and expands my students'
abilities even more.
I’m happy to share the MAT METHOD with other teachers as a trainer. |
Mitsuko Kajiya |
IIEEC Trainer, Nintei Course Instructor
I was born in Hidaka, Saitama and went to the Holy Hope Lutheran High School in Hanno. After that, I attended the Lutheran High School in Los Angeles for a year as an exchange student.
After I came back from the States, I taught English at Nissait English School and then moved to Matsumoto, Nagano, where I worked at Core Junior Club for three years, teaching around 70 students. Ten years ago, I moved back to Hidaka and opened the "Let's Go Hidaka English Club." I also teach at two nursery schools. I am very happy to be on the team to help teachers learn and use the MAT Method, and to help improve English education for children in Japan. |
Kyoko Tomida |
IIEEC Trainer
I was born and grew up in a small town called Mikkabi in Shizuoka. After graduating from college in Nagoya, I started teaching English to children at Core Junior Club in Hamamatsu. This is where I first met Ms. Nakata.
After teaching at the school for 5 years, I went to America to study TESOL at the University of California, Riverside. I researched and studied many teaching methods there, but I strongly believe that the MAT Method is the most successful method I have come across.
When I came back from the U.S. with a TESOL Diploma, I established the AIEC English School in my home town. We provide fun, effective English lessons to all different age groups using the MAT Method.
I love to teach English almost as much as I love my two young children. I really am excited about sharing the MAT Method with other teachers! |
Satoko Kanoh
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IIEEC Trainer
I was born and raised in Osaka. After graduating from university, I worked as a reservation clerk for Cathay Pacific Airlines, and began to visit the fascinating country of Brazil during my vacations. After I left Cathay, I decided to go to live in Brazil for a year. I learned Portuguese, and also enjoyed talking with people who use other languages. After returning to Japan, I decided to teach English to children.
I came across the MAT METHOD in 1992. I was really impressed by its effective teaching technique. Now I'm excited about sharing these ideas with IIEEC members through my career as an IIEEC trainer. |
IIEEC Nagoya
Yukari Harrison
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IIEEC Trainer
I graduated from Massey University in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Arts
in Linguistics. After coming back to Japan, I taught adults, however, I
couldn’t give up my dream of teaching English to Japanese children. To
make my dream a reality, I opened up my own English school, INTERAS in
my hometown, Nagoya.
I attended the MAT Seminar, where I first met Ms. Nakata. I was very amazed
by the MAT METHOD and decided to take the IIEEC Certified Teacher Training
Course. After finishing the course, I obtained qualifications as an IIEEC
Certified Teacher and School and had training from Ms. Nakata to become
a trainer.
Since I started teaching children with the MAT METHOD, I could see that they try to talk to each other more by themselves and they seem to have a more enjoyable time learning English. I hope that more English teachers learn the MAT METHOD and share this amazing feeling. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at our workshops.
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IIEEC Osaka
Osaka Staff
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Etsuko Masuda
Noriko Matsumoot
Kazumi Ueda
Hiromi Yoshida
| Hello everyone! We are the IIEEC OSAKA Staff.
Our Study Group Meetings are held 4 times a year. We will introduce how
to teach effectively using the unique techniques of the MAT METHOD and
many exciting activities as well. We are looking forward to seeing everyone
soon! |
IIEEC Fukuoka
Makoto Sakamoto
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IIEEC trainer
I was born in Miyakonojyo City in Miyazaki Prefecture.
I worked at Core Junior Club in my town for 14 years.
While I was teaching there, I met Ms. Nakata and I learned how to teach English to children with the MAT METHOD from her.
After I left Core J.C., I opened my own school and have been teaching English to public elementary school students, also.
I am in charge of the Fukuoka Study Group Meetings and Workshops in the Kyushu area.
I am so happy to help teachers who are learning the MAT METHOD.
My motto is to keep on improving myself as a teacher. (I mean, having an "Ambitious Sprit")
Enjoy teaching English with MAT? |
Yukari Katsuki
| IIEEC Trainer |
Kaeko Harmon
| IIEEC Trainer
I have taught English using the MAT METHOD for 10 years now, and
some of my students are already using English in flourishing carriers around
the world. I feel very lucky to have known Mrs. Nakata and her wonderful MAT
METHOD, which has empowered me in my career as well as in my personal life.
Please join us in the wonderful experience of teaching THE MAT METHOD in
Fukuoka!
☆Kaeko graduated from Dokkyo University in Saitama, Japan with a
bachelor’s degree in English literature. She currently resides in Sasebo,
Japan. She enjoys the challenges and rewards of teaching English to students
ranging in age from young children to adults at Harmon English Institute.
She also works in a public elementary school and Sasebo College of Cosmetology
as an ALT. |
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