Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Arlington, DC

...received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased to make your acquaintance and look forward to teaching your child.... I would try to make it relatable by connecting it to one of his or her interests, hobbies, or passions.

...language and a year in Japan this past year, I've come to appreciate the power of language and cultural exchange firsthand. Growing up in a multicultural home laid the foundation, but my time in Japan deepened my understanding, not just linguistically, but culturally. Now, armed with this unique perspective, I'm eager to contribute to breaking...

...Other hobbies of mine include camping, hiking, training for triathlons, soccer, traditional Japanese martial arts and learning new languages. I'm a very friendly and honest person. Whatever difficulties you might be having with your language studies, we will conquer them together. I bet you'll be surprised with how much you can learn!... Adaptation. My philosophy is to change my style, tools and approach in order to meet each student's needs. Some students want lessons to augment...

...the language of my country. From my own experience learning languages, I know it can be challenging especially when so much of the country's culture is steeped within the language and its nuances. I hope to bring my own cultural background into our classes to make the process of learning Korean fun and enjoyable for...

...to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand how to help them. I've worked with ESL students and collage students for English and Japanese. Through that...

...someone's educational journey. One of my core beliefs is that every student has the ability to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of understanding...

I have experience working with children as a teacher, tutor, and mentor, and am quite comfortable designing games, activities, and crafts to enhance their learning. My experience ranges from working with special needs children to tutoring to teaching English.

...to the United States. I am able to speak, read and write both Japanese and English. I have two young sons, and I have taught them how to speak and write in both English and Japanese--they are bilingual. I am easy going, friendly and very patient. I change my tutoring style to match the needs...

...similar to math!) In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, I really enjoy exploring approaches to the Critical Reading and Writing portions as well as finding the test prep strategies that work best for my students. In software tutoring, I enjoy focusing on the tasks that help my students achieve their goals,...

...while teaching English. This experience has given me the skills to be a very effective foreign language tutor. Whether you wish to focus on speaking and listening or reading and writing, or any combination of these four skills, I offer a class specific to meeting your goals. In addition to the four language skills, I...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...certificates. I enjoy learning other languages as a hobby. This made me realize how hard learning a different language can be. That experience led me to get my TESOL certificate to teach ESL in South Korea for close to 2 years. I have also tutored ESL in college and after my time in South Korea....

...Japan. Here, I taught English to elementary and junior high students. After this, I spent time working in the Richland and Pasco School Districts as a Japanese coach and substitute teacher. I also spent time with the Columbia Basin College ESL Program, where I was a volunteer ESL tutor. In addition to these classroom roles,...

...the areas they are not so confident in. For example, it can be as simple as providing positive feedback in addition to areas that they need to improve in. If you put yourself in the shoes of the student , it could be very frustrating for them to only hear about things that they did...

...Studies. While in college, I was selected to be a Japanese Tutor and it was a great experience for me and those I tutored. I am here to be a resource to help you study Japanese! Japanese can be difficult to learn, but it will become a great asset to you and for your current/future...

...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 math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit,...

...opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

...I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles and enjoy foreign language studies and practicing guitar in my spare time. I believe that self-improvement, whether personal or professional, is always a possibility.... No two students learn and think in exactly the same way. A teacher should strive to accommodate students' widely varying strengths, weaknesses, and...

...learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it, however this can often mean different things for different students. I understand that any one style of teaching is not suited to every student and therefore believe that...

...of mixed levels, preparing study guides, quizzes and tests, as well as teaching a few lessons. I've also had the unforgettable opportunity to travel to Japan twice on language exchange, where I stayed with a host family and got to use my Japanese with my family and my peers. I also have an intermediate understanding...