Education
• BA in Language and Culture – Dokkyo University
• MA in TESOL – University of Findlay

Biography
Hikari Jonathan Tsukabayashi has been a member of the OSU TraVerse program since 2025. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Dokkyo University in Saitama, Japan, and later obtained a Master’s in TESOL from the University of Findlay, OH. His passion for language learning began in middle school when he assisted his mother’s English language school in Hokkaido, Japan. With a strong background in language education, he has worked with diverse learners to enhance their English proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills. Beyond his professional interests, he enjoys traveling, and engaging with new cultures and local history. His dedication to language acquisition and teaching methodology continues to shape his contributions to the field of TESOL.