GAIETY IWASAWA

Highlights

  • Successfully served as a school principal, instructional leader, and team coordinator, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

  • Implemented Self Science and Emotional Intelligence curriculum in the classroom, helping students develop social-emotional skills and deeper self-awareness.

  • Championed instructional leadership over administrative duties, placing student learning outcomes at the heart of all strategic decisions.

  • Initiated parental involvement programs, creating strong school-family partnerships that enhanced student engagement and performance.

  • Promoted core values such as respect, honesty, fairness, hard work, and self-discipline through group-based learning initiatives.

  • Led teacher professional development, ensuring accountability and high standards in performance management.

  • Launched the EQ Studio Project, an innovative and emotionally intelligent learning environment designed to support individuals in managing their emotions.

  • Expertly applied Six Seconds’ Emotional Intelligence tools (including SEI Assessments) in coaching, training, and leadership development across educational and organizational settings.

Areas of Expertise

  • Emotional Intelligence in Education
  • Instructional Leadership & School Management
  • Self-Science & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Parental & Community Engagement
  • Teacher Training & Professional Development
  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • Student Empowerment & Values-Based Education
  • EQ Coaching & Facilitation
  • Stress Management & Performance Coaching
  • EQ Curriculum Development
  • Youth Development through EQ
  • Educational Innovation & Emotional Literacy

BIO

Gaiety has made a remarkable contribution to Japanese education and classroom management. As a principal, coordinator, and team leader, she took on various responsibilities to ensure the school’s success. However, she always prioritized instructional leadership as she believed it was essential to improve teaching and learning. She also worked diligently to involve parents in their child’s education, which positively impacted student learning outcomes. She strongly emphasized professional development for teachers and ensured they were accountable for their performance. Teamwork and collaboration were crucial in identifying and addressing any issues related to teaching and learning. Additionally, she believed in promoting positive values such as respect, honesty, hard work, self-discipline, fairness, and caring. She organized sessions where students worked in small groups to enhance their learning experience.

She has accomplished exceptional work with her students in educating them about Self-Science, emotional intelligence, and social-emotional learning. To lead satisfying lives, individuals must comprehend their inner selves and learn how to manage their emotions. It is impressive to witness someone so enthusiastic about aiding others in developing these crucial skills.

Gaiety has demonstrated outstanding success in teaching her students about emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning by introducing Self Science. Understanding oneself and managing emotions is vital for leading a fulfilling life. Her passion for helping students develop these essential skills is truly inspiring.

Certifications, including EQAC, EQPC, EQ Educator, CCI, CCF, and CCS Coach from Six Seconds have successfully been utilized in her expertise of professional and personal development, with a particular focus on training and coaching for teamwork, leadership, performance management, stress, and communication. She has effectively applied emotional intelligence and has successfully used the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment SEI. YV pYV

Recently, the EQ Studio project is on its way, and what she has created is both fascinating and promising. She is confident it will be an invaluable aid to many individuals in managing their emotions effectively.

Gaiety believes that emotional intelligence is crucial in the field of education. It enables students to analyze situations more effectively, stay calm and think critically in challenging conditions, and improve their problem-solving skills. With emotional intelligence, students can better understand how their emotions impact their decision-making abilities, enabling them to make better choices and ultimately succeed in their studies and beyond. Overall, emotional intelligence is an essential tool for students to develop, and it can make a significant difference in their academic and personal lives.