Award-Winning AP Japanese Language and Culture Tutors

...be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with...

...past two years I was an adjunct instructor at The City College of New York, teaching statistics and introductory neuroscience, where I learned the importance of communicating complicated concepts clearly at an individualized level. All of my classes performed above average, and I discovered how satisfying it is to help people understand difficult ideas. I've found that by creating a good rapport with my students I am able to more effectively impart difficult concepts to...

...Chicago in 2014. I majored in philosophy and was also a pre-medical student, and am currently applying to medical school. I tutored throughout high school for several hours a week, and when I became a senior I supervised other tutors as president of the National Honor Society. Throughout college I was involved in the Emergency Medical Services as a first responder. I've taken many different courses in many different areas, from computer science to Japanese....

...funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this attitude, studying became truly exciting for me, and making education more accessible and fueling curiosity have become my passions. In my free time, I like to indulge in my hobbies: reading, cooking, laughing with my friends, adventuring in YouTube, and going to concerts.

...subjects, including Algebra, Spanish I/II, ESL and Biology (SAT II, AP, and MCAT). My tutoring style is personal and interactive. Learning as a student, I was deeply gratified by the teachers who inspired my interest in science and had the faith to invest in my talents. While teaching my own students, I have enjoyed instilling the same love of learning as well as an attitude to persevere through their own challenges. I acknowledge that every...

I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and studied in Texas over 14 years. I have my Ph. D in International Education and Entrepreneurship and M. Ed in International Education. I taught some international education in Japan as an associate professor following subjects: Japanese Language I, II, and III Business Japanese and etiquette Japanese History Japanese Culture American Culture and Language Japanese Culture and Language Study Abroad (US and Japan) Japanese Business Letters International Communication

...students of color about Japanese culture and how to adjust to Japanese society. Both Japanese language and culture can be tough--but I will work with you to help you succeed and achieve your goals! This past semester, I worked as a Japanese language teaching assistant at Harvard University. While I was not teaching at the head of classrooms, I did helped professors create future Japanese courses. I also was the volunteer instructor for the Japanese...

...Japanese in Japanese" and "Teaching Japanese in English", so I can handle both. In addition, since we often give lessons without using designated textbooks and problem books, I can create teaching materials tailored to individual characteristics and areas of weakness, and give lessons in response to requests. I have professional experience in multiple industries and occupations, so I can teach for job interviews prep and business Japanese. When I was working for a foreign-affiliated company...

...and history. I enjoy helping others to become the best at a subject as possible, and I believe that the learning process is just as rewarding for the tutor as it is for the student. I am always patient with students, because I also understand what it's like to have a hard time in a subject, and I do my best to ensure that they are getting the most out of our time. In my...

...Japanese from Brigham Young University and am now working on my Juris Doctor degree. I have always had a passion for learning. I remember late nights in high school preparing for my government exams and the time I spent with my college professors studying Japanese. For me, these are fond memories and embody the sense of hard work and passion required to learn new things. My study of Japanese began in high school and it...

...a lot of educational theory knowledge thanks to my master's degree from NYU in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well. I believe that we can work together...

...Washington University (WWU) with a Bachelors Degree in Japanese and a minor in Communication Studies. In addition, I have studied abroad in Japan, first as part of a study program through Green River College at Kogakuin University, and later as an official exchange student at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, where I worked as a Language Lounge tutor for local students. I have also worked frequently with international students while at WWU, especially through the...

...my personal statement. My name is Masaya and I'm currently a Ph.D. candidate. I majored in Political Science and International Relations in college and graduate school. Besides English, I also speak fluent Japanese and Chinese. Over the past a few years, I have taught Mandarin to all ages, and Japanese to college students. I also served as a Teaching Assistant at my university. I love teaching and spreading knowledge! Through Varsity Tutors, I hope I...

...major enrolled in the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. I have a passion for teaching students, and I am experienced with having to give one-on-one guidance in teaching many concepts. Tutoring is very rewarding for me because I am driven to help others and give whatever knowledge I have gained over the years in every field. I also have experience dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts,...

...went on student exchange for one year to Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. I transferred to Sophia University and graduated from there with a bachelors in International Business. While there I took their intensive Japanese and Advanced Japanese courses, and then took a portion of my regular coursework in Japanese. My tutoring experience started with 1.5 years tutoring English in Tokyo. In 2012 I took a seminar in Texas for Accelerated Language Teaching Methods that...

...guide you through complex topics one step at a time. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Brigham Young University-Idaho with a minor in physics. Having been born and raised in the urban tech hub surrounding Seattle, Washington, I have been interested in computers and everything technology for as long as I can remember. I've always had a strong desire to understand how things work at their deepest levels. That desire has...

...the summer after I graduated college. I was planning to lead a middle school student exchange group on a trip to Japan, before which I conducted a class for the students involved on the language and culture of the country. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and I've gained a love for teaching ever since! To me, sharing my knowledge with others is always worthwhile, no matter what the subject. Even outside of academics I...

...May next year. I'm passionate about education and have experience tutoring in high-school and teaching programming at College Gate and College Academy summer camps. I hope to teach English abroad when I graduate. I hope to bring that same excitement to you and help you achieve your academic goals; I was never one to study on my own and I always had a friend help me when I struggled with difficult subjects. I hope we...

...an interactive way tailored to each student's individual needs, wants, and preferred method of study. As a student, I was consistently left disappointed with teachers who just taught curriculum with no real student engagement, so I seek to change that. I am a graduate of the University of Washington with degrees in Japanese History and Korean Language and Linguistics, with minors in Japanese language as well as Linguistics. I work as an editor and localizer...

...is not only a subject to be studied, but a vital part of our daily interactions that can be incredibly interesting. I always try and foster a love of the language we speak and hear with my students so they may continue to enjoy it even while they aren't preparing for a test. Because I am not a native Japanese speaker, I understand the needs of those learning Japanese as a second language, and am...