Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Hartford, CT

I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...

...have worked as a college advisor for high school students in the United States and have also taught English in Japan to students of all ages. Beyond these academic interests, I enjoy playing cello and guitar, cooking, reading, and drinking all kinds of tea. I'm excited to know my students and look forward to working...

...helped students in the past by helping them in Japanese and conducting lessons for them using Duolingo for them to follow. I also have made my own lesson based on student needs and fulfilling their learning experiences. I love to interact with students and get to know them and I know that I will make...

...I now currently tutor ESL for grades K-12 as a CELTA certified instructor. After my time in Japan, I also worked as a Japanese Language Tutor at Yale University, tutoring high school students in Beginner to Intermediate levels of Japanese. Education and language learning help empower students as they move forward in life, and I...

...high school Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have lots of passion to help students learning in different ways. There are 100 learning ways if there are 100 students. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematical Sciences from University of Connecticut and Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Mathematics) from University of Southern California....

Highly focused tutoring tailored around the student's specific interests, needs, and goals. 2016: BA Japanese, University of Oxford 2018: MA East Asian Studies, Yale University

...my learning experience as a TESOL student, I learned a lot about teaching English. Since I learned English as my second language, I know what is difficult to non-native speakers of English well. I chose my undergrad major (Polish studies) because I love Chopin. I've been playing the piano since I was 4 years old,...

...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...

...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...

I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.

...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 subjects, but struggle at math.... My philosophy for teaching largely lies in giving children the tools they need to feel in control of their education. Rather than...

...emersion program. During my undergraduate years I tutored students for three semesters and saw how I could gently encourage making the subject “one’s own” in a friendly, supportive way. I’m patient and flexible when it comes to changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions,...

...think critically. I do not want my students to believe everything I tell them just because I am the teacher. I don't want my students to just accept things that they do not fully understand. I want my students to question me if they think I am wrong, do their own research, and decide what...

...young one, and you 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...

...strong teaching subjects are within the STEM branch (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), I actually prefer to teach Japanese as I am very passionate about the language and spreading the culture of Japan. During tutoring sessions for the Math portion of the SAT, we would cover all material that may be on the exam and...

...my beginning stages of studing I didn't have much help or resources to choose from. Not only do I touch base with the japanese language with my students, but I also like to help teach them the culture, holidays, and even the werid parts about Japan to have a better understanding about the language.

...be closer to my family. I enjoy learning languages, cooking, playing organized sports, traveling, working with students, and discussing interesting topics. I've had the priviledge, and great fortune, of being able to travel the world while meeting amazing people who are inspired to create, and support students. I am dedicated and committed to helping students...

Even though Japanese can be a hard language to study, I believe that it can be an extremely rewarding and exciting endeavor. I want my students to enjoy learning Japanese, and to come out of the experience feeling more confident and excited about their skills.

...[Personal Bio] -Was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Therefore, all educations till high school were in Tokyo. In addition, my pronunciation of Japanese is national standard without an accent. (This fact significantly supported me well when I was in the entertainment field professionally.) -Attended a language school to learn how to teach Japanese language...

...a teacher, as a developer, and as a human being, it is my responsibility to make that information both accessible and useful. This can be best accomplished by connecting with people, discovering their passions and motivations, and relating information to them in an understandable and enjoyable way. Knowledge and information empowers all of us to...