Graham: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and help on your way up!
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- High School Accounting
- +62 subjects
John: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...in inner city Pittsburgh. Since college, I have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick wall. I firmly...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Essay Editing
- High School English
- +47 subjects
Mieko: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
I received PhD in Management from NTNU and MSc (Environmental studies) from the University of Tokyo. I have tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students in various subjects in Japanese since 2001. Raising my two kids outside Japan, language development is always my major interest. That is why I am here to assist you learning Japanese, from casual conversation, test preparation, to business Japanese.
Education & Certification
- Tokyo University - Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Agriculture
- Tokyo University - Master of Science, Land Use Planning
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Science
- Algebra
- Languages
- +4 subjects
Toshie: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...Germany after high school in Japan and assisted Japanese teachers at college for 13 months. My philosophy of teaching is based on my own language learning experience as an adult. In the process of learning English, I acquired a new culture and made life adjustments. I know how hard it can be to learn a new language and keep yourself motivated, but I can help you lean and we can make our lessons fun!!
Education & Certification
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- TOEFL
- Languages
Brian: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...keep my utmost focus on patience and encouragement. Even if I find the subject easy, I can harken back to long nights trying to understand complex topics at Caltech which my tutors found easy, and gain inspiration from their patience and encouragement. These experiences fostered in me a love of learning and passing my knowledge onto others. I hope you feel inclined to take advantage of my willingness, no, intense desire to work with you....
Education & Certification
- California Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics, CS
- University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- GED Social Studies
- SAT Subject Tests
- +171 subjects
Shin: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50, in various subjects such as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- 8th Grade Reading
- +140 subjects
Cori: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate about learning, and I hope I...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- SAT
- +31 subjects
Nikki: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp and guitar, learning new languages, and being outdoors.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Algebra
- College Biology
- +46 subjects
Josh: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have students think more critically about their own identity, the identities of others, social, cultural, and global issues rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Languages
- Essay Editing
- College English
- +6 subjects
Desiree: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all Japanese language classes, as well as being a supplemental instructor...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Languages
- Test Prep
- +12 subjects
William: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...college, often to my peers, primarily in writing and mathematics. I work carefully with students to bring out clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- French
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +66 subjects
Zhaleh: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano,...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- 7th Grade Math
- ACT
- Algebra 2
- +35 subjects
Briana: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in helping to improve the student's fluency with math vernacular. Because I come from a verbal background, I work especially well with students who excel at verbal...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- English
- Other
- Languages
- +16 subjects
Michael: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Friends World
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- English
- ESL/ELL
- +5 subjects
Brittany: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...College, class of 2008, with BAs in Japanese and linguistics. While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping...
Education & Certification
- Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- SAT Math
- College English
- +19 subjects
Rina: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- College Essays
- +51 subjects
Gabriel: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
Hello! My name is Gabriel and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Stanford University - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- History
- +45 subjects
Maximillion: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
I am a rising senior at Miami University (OH) studying finance and economics. In addition to living in the U.S., I lived in Japan for 11 years and can speak, read, and write the language fluently. I took 400 level Japanese at Miami University my freshman year and am part of the Japanese Language Table. Hobbies of mine include watching and playing sports, playing guitar/listening to music, cooking, and being physically active.
Education & Certification
- Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP Microeconomics
- +14 subjects
Emily: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...until then, here are my qualifications and interests. See you soon! Qualifications: -Graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a BA in Classics, Greek focus, and a minor in Japanese. -Graduated with Merit (UK equivalent of a 3.0 GPA) from The University of Nottingham in England, Master's in Ancient History. -Texas state certified to teach English both level and advanced for grades 9-12. -More than a decade of tutoring experience in English language...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Classics - Greek focus, Japanese minor
- The University of Nottingham - Master of Arts, Ancient History
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Latin
- Greek
- Middle School Writing
- +43 subjects
Jade: Long Beach Japanese course instructor
...and Japan. Since graduation, I have studied the Japanese Tea Ceremony (/ "Chanoyu"/"Chad") intensively in Japan, living and working in a Japanese linguistic context. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring in Japanese, and the challenge of teaching the critical thinking required for classes in literature, history, religions, or the social sciences. My academic journey has given me a broad appreciation for interdisciplinary, and a passion for teaching and...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Physics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- +123 subjects