Welcome to GrapeSEED Coaching!

GrapeSEED Japan Training Team

We’re excited to offer three (3) exceptional Coaching Services designed to support teachers across Japan in delivering effective and engaging GrapeSEED lessons.


Video Coaching

Share a 20-minute (or longer) video of your lesson and meet with a coach to discuss your Areas of Strength and Areas of Growth. This service provides targeted feedback to help you implement the curriculum more effectively and efficiently.

 


Focus Sessions

Prefer a discussion without recording a lesson? Focus Sessions allow you to meet online with a coach to talk about any GrapeSEED-related topic on your mind—whether it's classroom management, LittleSEED, or advanced Units (21 & up). See topics below.


Premium Teacher Coaching

Premium Teacher Coaching pinpoints successes and growth opportunities in your teaching. Unlike Video Coaching, this On-site Coaching provides real-time interaction and tailored guidance for your unique teaching environment. Visit our dedicated page to learn more

For all coaching services, a Coaching Summary will be provided after the session. This summary includes key takeaways, strengths, and areas for growth, and will be shared with both the teacher and the school manager to support ongoing development and communication.


How to Get Started:

1. Select a Coach below.

2. Click "Schedule Coaching" or the icon to book your session.

3. You’ll receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. Your coach will also follow up to confirm the kind of support you need.

Meet your Coaches

Miklos

Team Leader

Reona

GrapeSEED Coach

Grace

GrapeSEED Coach

Nathan

GrapeSEED Coach

David

GrapeSEED Coach

Michael

GrapeSEED Coach

As a GrapeSEED teacher, you play a key role in introducing students to the exciting world of English, helping them take their first steps beyond their home language. Together with me, let’s create a fun, supportive environment where students feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and thrive!

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Reona Heath

I believe every teacher has students’ best interest at heart and I want to help each teacher reach their goals with their kids. Let’s work together for the success of your students!

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Grace Bois

When thinking of a teacher's development, I think of the saying: "A rising tide lifts all boats." Every teacher has the power to impact the lives of everyone and everything around them. Even the smallest improvement you make in your teaching can go a long way!

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David Kim

Teachers play an important role in the development of children. As your coach, I want to help you make the most out of your duties and responsibilities and ensure that the learning and progression of our students are heading the right direction. 

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Michael Pamintuan

Our students are standing and waiting right in front of the gate called “English,” and outside the gate, there are hundreds of opportunities for them for their future. Let’s open the gate for our students together and help them experience these new opportunities, through English, through GrapeSEED.

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Nathan Kim


Focus Session Topics


Teachers Prepare

Classroom
Management

A well-managed classroom is the foundation for learning! Whether you're establishing routines, boosting engagement, or navigating behavior challenges, let's brainstorm GrapeSEED-aligned strategies to create a positive environment where students feel safe, motivated, and excited to learn. Together, we can develop approaches that fit your unique classroom dynamic.

 

 Grace, Nathan, Michael, and Reona love this topic! 

i+1
(Comprehensible Input)

Want to make sure your teaching is 'just right' for student growth? The i+1 approach helps you provide that perfect challenge level—not too easy, not too hard. Let's explore how to use scaffolding, context clues, and GrapeSEED materials to keep students progressing naturally in their language journey.

Grace and Michael love this topic!

Activity Ideas

Ready to make language practice more dynamic? Interactive activities boost confidence and fluency while keeping learning joyful. Whether you need fresh ideas for practicing expressions or ways to make lessons more engaging, let's design activities that get students using English naturally and enthusiastically!

Grace and Michael love this topic! 

GrapeSEED Language Arts

Building strong readers and writers starts with these essential skills! From phonics to shared reading, let's explore how to teach language arts effectively so students develop confidence in all areas of English—speaking, reading, and writing. We'll focus on strategies that make these concepts stick.

Grace and David love this topic!

Transitions

Those in-between moments matter! Efficient transitions maximize learning time and keep students engaged. Want to streamline activity changes or incorporate more GrapeSEED vocabulary during transitions? Let's plan purposeful routines that make every minute count.

Michael loves this topic!

Tech Support (Nexus & Connect / School Portal & Report Site)

Tech questions? Whether it's setting up Nexus, navigating the School Portal, or understanding Report Site data, I'll walk you through it step by step. Let's troubleshoot together so you can focus on teaching!

Nathan loves this topic!

 

Units 21+ (Adventure Readers & Writers)

Chapter books bring new excitement—and new challenges! As students dive into Adventure Readers & Writers, let's collaborate on strategies to build their stamina, comprehension, and love for longer texts while making this transition smooth and rewarding.

Grace and David love this topic!

Units 31+ (Advanced Adventure Readers & Writers)

The ultimate language challenge! With paperless materials and Partner Conversations, this stage develops true independence. Need help adapting your teaching or keeping older students engaged? Let's create breakthroughs together.

Grace and David love this topic!

Writers

Writing time running away from you? You're not alone! From 'Listen & Write' to sentence-building, let's find practical ways to keep Writers activities effective yet manageable. We'll balance thorough practice with smart time-saving approaches.

Grace, David, and Reona love this topic!

Pacing

Finding that 'just right' pace makes all the difference! If you're often rushing or dragging, let's analyze your lesson flow and identify adjustments. Together, we'll create a rhythm that covers all objectives while keeping stress levels low.

Reona and Michael love this topic!