Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Erie County, NY

...My graduate degree is an MS in Physics Education, and I am licensed to teach Physics 7-12 and General Science 7-12 in NY State. My teaching style is inquiry based, student-centered instruction. I try to guide my students Socratically as they practice the material with less lecturing and more self-discovery. When students figure things out...

...a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived so they acquire a good grasp of how it operates. Outside of school, I really...

Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.

...language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this passion....

...and with college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability such moments foster....

...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 math, science, and...

...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 making education more accessible and fueling curiosity have become my...

...will feel empowered, not intimidated on test day! My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of...

...teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After...

...becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts....

I am extremely passionate about foreign languages, especially Japanese. I feel strongly that learning foreign languages and cultures is the first step to bringing the world closer together. I learned Japanese with the goal to become native level and I will strive to teach my students the same.

...in Japanese language and culture. As a student, I traveled all over Japan, and lived in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and the Tohoku area. I studied the language/culture through immersion in the former locations, and volunteered in the latter. Prior to my university studies, I was a professional spoken word artist, and tutored students in both poetry...

...-Graduated from University of Hawaii. (Bachelors of Art / Photography.) -Mother of two bilingual children who are attending NYU and RIT, currently. -Familiar with children and adults, who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia, and ADD. -Lived in Tokyo (hometown), Honolulu, San Francisco Bay Area, and currently live in Parkland (close to Miami / Ft. Lauderdale),...

I love sharing knowledge with others, and consider education, no matter the subject, to be one of the most important things in life!

...can. I plan on becoming a teacher someday and I hope that through Varsity Tutors I can help students gain greater understanding and interests in these subjects among others. I am incredibly patient and will do whatever I can to assist students in comprehending material as I know how hard it can be sometimes, especially...

...try to think of problems and examples that students can relate to and that will benefit them as opposed to outdated and uninteresting examples. I will work as hard as the student, but as such I expect my students to work hard or else they will not see results. Though I think students are responsible...

...had a knack for essay editing (I've taken quite a few classes just on how to edit properly) and writing and I am well versed in MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats. I hope to be able to impart my knowledge, tips, and tricks with others through this platform. Learning can be interesting when you...

...teaching career online over seven years ago, and I have taught students of all ages and skill levels from around the world many different subjects. I have vast experience with students who speak English as a second language. I have two young children that I homeschool, and who take Varsity Tutors courses themselves! I believe...

...a literacy specialist at a public elementary school in Santa Rosa. I teach children to read and write, which is such an essential skill! When I'm not teaching kids or traversing the globe, you can find me in a yoga class, reading a fantastic novel under a big tree, tending to my vegetable garden, or...

...importance of grammar and context in mastering Japanese. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students can engage with the nuances of the language, such as the use of keigo and particles. My dedication to teaching is further demonstrated by my success in the ITOEN North America Haiku Competition, where I received a...