Mr. James Stacey
Educator, Literacy Advocate & Learning Designer
Tokyo Korean School | May 2026
Education & Qualifications
M.Ed. in Advanced Teaching – Elementary & Middle School (2025, GPA 4.00)
Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML): Leading Change – Harvard Graduate School of Education (2024)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), UK (2007)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Primary Education (2005)
CELTA – Certificate in English Language Teaching
Additional professional learning includes the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International Curriculum, multilingual education, inquiry-based learning, and inclusive classroom practice.
Professional Profile
Experienced international educator with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience across the UK and Japan. Skilled in curriculum development, literacy promotion, multilingual education, professional development, and collaborative learning design.
Recognized for building positive learning communities, supporting teacher growth, and creating engaging student-centered learning experiences in diverse international environments.
Teaching & Leadership Experience
Grade 4 Teacher – Tokyo Korean School (2008–Present)
  • Leading internal professional development initiatives
  • Designing theme-based curriculum units
  • Supporting bilingual literacy and reading culture
  • Co-developing the school’s English/Korean bilingual library project
  • Promoting inquiry-based and collaborative learning practices
Saturday Program Manager – Tokyo International School (2014–2015)
  • Managed a team of 15 educators
  • Oversaw curriculum planning and enrichment programming
  • Supported teacher training and collaboration
  • Managed parent communication and program operations
Director – Comic Art Tokyo (2015–2018)
Led the organization of Comic Art Tokyo, an international educational and cultural festival hosted at Temple University Japan.
  • Coordinated exhibitions, workshops, and guest speakers
  • Managed sponsorships and international partnerships
  • Oversaw event operations and team coordination
  • Supported creative learning opportunities and cross-cultural engagement
Worked closely with organizations including Adobe, Wacom, Temple University Japan, and Comic Catapult.
Student Mentor – Temple University Japan
Mentored undergraduate students through guidance connected to creative projects, event organization, and professional development. Supported students in developing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills within an international educational environment.
Previous teaching experience also includes roles at The British School in Tokyo and schools in the United Kingdom.
Literacy & Curriculum Initiatives
Bilingual Library Project
Co-designed the English/Korean bilingual library at Tokyo Korean School alongside librarian Michael Kelly through a major government-funded initiative focused on literacy and multilingual learning.
Sakura Medal Reading Program
Coordinated the Sakura Medal reading program for six years, organizing author visits and promoting reading engagement across the school community.
Professional Interests
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Literacy and storytelling
  • Multilingual education and translanguaging
  • Student engagement and motivation
  • Inclusive and student-centered learning design
  • Teacher collaboration and professional growth
Current Role
Currently teaching Grade 4 at Tokyo Korean School, focusing on literacy, creativity, and collaborative learning within a multilingual international school environment.