Get to Know Us
ATSUMARUTOKORO
Atsumarutokoro
¡Welcome to ATSUMARUTOKORO!
From our humble beginnings in 2019, we have advanced step by step in promoting communication in Spanish and English.
Currently, we are immersed in an exciting restructuring process to provide our students with a broader range of options and opportunities, strengthening both their language skills and confidence in communication in both languages.
Our commitment not only lies in teaching you a second language but also in boosting your self-esteem and confidence in using it. Additionally, we promote the appreciation of the rich Ecuadorian and Hispanic American culture. Join this exciting journey with us and discover everything we have to offer.
Our Team
Jacqueline Albán
Let’s meet our director, a passionate educator and advocate for multicultural fusion at ATSUMARUTOKORO. Certified by the Pontifical Catholic University of Ibarra in Quito, she has dedicated 15 years to teaching Spanish as a second language in Quito, Ecuador.
After living experiences in Egypt and Japan, she focused on family care in Tokyo. Resuming her passion, she continues to update her knowledge at the Cervantes Institute in Tokyo through online courses and collaborates with this and other Spanish education institutions in Tokyo since 2018, expanding her skills to teach English as well.
Currently, in addition to leading the ATSUMARUTOKORO project, she evaluates DELE exams A1-A2, B1, and B2 for adults and children at the Cervantes Institute. Since 2019, she has been guiding ATSUMARUTOKORO in Spanish education with a multicultural focus and cultural experience, committed to providing authentic and enriching education in our vibrant multicultural community in Japan.
Sisa Maldonado
Sisa is the first person you will see when you visit us at our fairs and events. She has been living in Japan for nearly 10 years and is a promoter of Ecuadorian culture, especially from Otavalo in Japan.
Our Exclusive Collaborators from Ecuador
Cristina Amaya
As a licensed educator with a diploma in teaching Spanish as a second language and over 20 years of experience, she brings extensive knowledge to our program.
Her demonstrated ability to identify the unique strengths of each student, taking into account factors such as age and interests, sets her apart.
She is an expert in implementing innovative methodologies and strategies to ensure that your learning experience is not only effective but also profoundly meaningful.
Sandra Quishpe
She is one of the most knowledgeable and highly qualified individuals on our team in Ecuador.
Sandra’s resume and service speak volumes about her. She holds a degree in teaching Spanish as a second language. She served as the director of the Simón Bolívar Spanish School in Quito for nearly 15 years and now oversees the educational direction of the Bolívar Education Foundation.
As the author of three Spanish books for the Simón Bolívar School and with extensive experience in tourism and education, she will provide you with a high-level online Spanish education. She currently leads the volunteer organization in Quito, the Bolivar Education Foundation.
Jeanina Cáceres
Time and professional experience bring us together with Jeanina, one of the best Spanish teachers for foreigners we know.
Undoubtedly, her charisma is a fundamental tool for your progress in Spanish.
What makes us different?
About Our Classes
At ATSUMARUTOKORO, we embrace an exceptional educational approach that combines methodologies such as the communicative method, behavioral approach, constructivism, and inductivism in a humanistic linguistic and cultural immersion experience. We start by establishing a solid foundation in grammatical structures, from fundamental concepts to more advanced challenges. Our focus is on effective communication, where students learn through practice and interaction, aligning with the communicative method.
We value authenticity in pronunciation and expression, allowing students to develop their unique communication style without imitating a single accent or style; they are free to adapt their own communication style. This reflects our inductive approach, where learning arises from personal experience.
Linguistic and cultural immersion is essential in our methodology because we believe that to learn a language, you must immerse yourself in its surrounding culture. This humanistic cultural immersion allows you to understand the context and subtleties of Spanish.
At ATSUMARUTOKORO, we offer a personalized learning experience connected to culture and based on a solid and diverse methodology. We help you discover Spanish in an authentic way flexibly, ensuring that the knowledge you acquire is robust, turning learning into an enriching and rewarding adventure.
About Our Exclusive Contacts in Ecuador
It is important to note that all our contacts in Ecuador have maintained a close relationship with ATSUMARUTOKORO for many years.
The vision of ATSUMARUTOKORO is the result of the dedication of all these individuals passionate about teaching Spanish as a second language and spreading the language and culture. A friendship of 25 years is a very strong bond, giving us confidence and assurance that together we will do an excellent job.
Our exclusive contacts make efforts to discern the importance of purposeful Spanish learning and the connection that only intercultural ties through the unique identity of each culture can provide.
