Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Wheaton, IL

Hello, My name is Aiko and I have two major passions; education and music. Coming from a background of educators, I understand the necessity of teaching and tutoring. Seeing the position of where the value of education has been placed on the spectrum, it is imperative for us to communally bring the joy of education back to the forefront. And I believe here at Varsity Tutors is the best way to bridge that gap.

Thank you for checking my page. I have worked with multiple grade levels. I look forward to working with you to meet all your language and math needs. Contact me for more information!

...countries throughout my career. It was interesting to meet different cultures in those places. I moved to the U.S.A. 8 years ago (I lived in Illinois first and moved to NYC 6 years ago.) and while working as a TV/video director, I started teaching Japanese, mainly conversation. I taught some learners by one-to-one in-person in Illinois and have taught in classes both in-person and online in NYC. I'm glad to help people who are interested...

...teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in languages and linguistics, as I currently teach graduate and undergraduate linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University. Outside my day job, I run and bike, and I'm interested in astronomy, nature, history and Shakespeare!

...improving my Japanese. As a teacher, I am a firm believer of hands on learning and asking countless questions. It is not my job to give students answers, but to guide them through each problem, giving them a stronger understanding of core principles and concepts. Of course, everyone learns at their own pace, and I will gladly slow down and simplify any explanations if needed. My drive in teaching comes from my enjoyment in using...

...different age groups, helping them improve their writing, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. I have also mentored younger students, guiding them in academic planning and study strategies. I tutor subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Spanish. Among these, my favorite subject to tutor is Spanish, as I enjoy helping students express themselves in an entirely new language. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, encouragement, and adaptability. I believe every student learns differently, so I tailor...

...majored in Biomedical Science. This degree drew upon many disciplines where I have consequently gained a holistic and integrative understanding of the sciences. When it comes to turoring, I strongly believe in not just teaching the "whats", but also the "whys". I have found that using real world comparisons and a mixture of visual examples makes the material relatable and retainable. My goal as a tutor is not just to help you get over a...

...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, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing to students' learning endeavors!

I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.

...will be of much assistance to each individual. As of January, I possess a set of Bachelor's degrees, one in Political Science and the other in Asian Studies, from the University of Utah. In studying various subjects at the University of Utah, I was able to develop expertise in diverse topics, had the opportunity to tutor and teach others based on my expertise. This, in turn, has enabled me to view different attitudes that students...

...arranged music for clients around the globe and lived in Japan for years at a time (where I worked as a translator and interpreter for local government). Born and raised in Washington, D.C., I earned my undergraduate degree in international studies (with a focus in history and Japanese) from Middlebury College in Vermont and my J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law at Champaign-Urbana. I have enjoyed tutoring students in a variety of...

...am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a focus in East Asian Languages in culture. I also minored in business, focusing my studies on marketing and international business. Throughout my studies I have taught a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about tutoring Japanese. I try and teach in a conversational style, because I believe that this is...

...Orchestra 2013 High School requiem 2014-2016 Chamber Orchestra 2016-Current North Central College Chamber Ensemble From 2014 to 2016, I was a volunteer high school tutor for incoming freshmen and ELL students. I assisted a group of students within a team of juniors or seniors. Currently, I'm a new trainer at a mobile vet company focusing on helping my coworkers learn products and vaccines. I love learning and helping others learn. I feel best when I'm...

...graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology and Child Development in 2019, and I received my Master of the Arts in Clinical Psychology in August of 2021. I am currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual tutor, helping a third-grade child with homework, and as a teaching assistant during undgrad. I...

...College. During my time at the College of DuPage, I worked in the Writing, Reading, and Speech Assistance Center as a tutor. During high school, I tutored students from grades 9-12 in AP U.S. History and AP English. As a student myself, I find it very important to create a personal connection with my clients. I like to gain a deep understanding of your educational goals and challenges so that I can offer the best...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...

...contexts when actually utilizing the knowledge in settings ranging from academic to business to conversational. Tutoring, if done 'robotically,' can easily become a mere item on the To-Do list; having experienced this myself, I always make sure to challenge and encourage you to a deeper dive into a cultural experience while laying down the basics and details, along with customized lesson plans aimed to achieve your particular goal or level of learning. Thank you in...

...and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such as being the President of COD's Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been...

...am a 2022 graduate of North Central College and received my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language. I have been tutoring and teaching Japanese in a variety of settings for the past 5 years, and am passionate about language learning and expanding one's world view through languages. Whether you are a complete beginner in Japanese, or someone looking to take their language skills to the next level, I feel confident that I can help you...

...strong foundation is- I have a great deal of experience from my own self-directed learning and in tutoring other students at the college level. I'm a firm believer that learning in a vacuum amounts to little more than rote memorization and that seeing in context through media is absolutely essential to the learning process. In my spare time, I enjoy reading in both English and Japanese, playing video games, watching anime spending time with my...