Award-Winning Japanese Tutors in Albany County, NY

...Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring, I am a musically inclined individual...

In the words of Bill Nye, my mission statement is to change the world.... My teaching philosophy involves creating interest in the subject at hand.... I would want to get to know the student, and see what they are capable of. I'd like to know their favorite books, their favorite movies, and things they like.... A student becomes an independent learner by loving what they do, and understanding all of the simple things that go into a complex thing.

...seen how explaining it in terms of "pretend you want to hit the baseball farther than anyone else and you need to figure out what angle will get you there" can make a light bulb go on. All of my previous students have had different learning styles, personalities, and interests; one of my favorite things about tutoring is figuring out what makes them tick so I can come up with appropriate examples. When I have...

...school for German and Japanese. In addition to that, I have a certificate in English as a second language and spent two years teaching English in Japan. As a high school student, I lived with a family in German-speaking Switzerland for a school year. During graduate school, I taught German 101, 102, and 103. My primary goal for students is to use motivation for learning, meaning that I try to find materials that are motivating...

I'm a recent graduate from UCSD with my Bachelor's in chemical engineering. I enjoy tutoring students who need help, especially in mathematics. I'm here to assist in whatever way I can.... If you put in the work, you can understand anything. I will be there to help and facilitate an energetic discussion to help your personal comprehension.... I would get to know the student and their goals for tutoring. I want to also know how they learn best and what they need from me as their tutor. I would evaluate where the student's understanding is at and where we need to go from there.

...believe there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is be not afraid. Any seemingly complex knowledge can be learned with sufficient understanding and review. I am here to guide you every step of the way. When I am not working or teaching, I am cooking, exercising, reading, meditating or just being with friends having a relaxing time. As a footnote, pets and children are normally comfortable...

...that its study is so far reaching from sub-atomic quarks to black hole singularities. Overcoming my own difficulties with mathematics and English has encouraged me to help other people overcome their difficulties. I am very patient and try to make the assignments as interesting as possible to draw in students that are having difficulties with a subject, as well as offer advanced tips and techniques to students doing very well. Some of my favorite hobbies...

I enjoy helping others. I am especially good at adjusting my lesson speed based on the student's level. I believe that learning should be FUN! Let's have a good time while learning together!... I feel that teachers need to be highly perceptive of the student's reactions while teaching. This means checking for understanding and never getting ahead of the student. An effective lesson is one that is geared toward each specific student in terms of their study goals, while also incorporating their hobbies and interests into the lesson. In such a sense, teaching methods need to be adjusted on-the-fly depending on the student. Another very important (and often overlooked) aspect of teaching is that it should be FUN for the student. I believe that people retain the most information when they are having fun. If someone can associate "fun" with learning, they will want to learn more and study harder!

...(Microsoft, Boston Scientific, Bosch, IBM), State Department candidates, military officers, spouses, college students and younger children. While my specialty is working with learners to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), I have also helped people learn survival-level Japanese ahead of a business trip, taught specialized vocabulary to land an internship, and helped anime and manga fans better enjoy those popular Japanese arts. The variety of teaching experiences I have had means that I adapt...

...Elementary school program director, I completed my Masters in Education, Language Arts Curriculum and Development. I have been teaching ESL in Seattle for five years and have helped many native and non-native English speakers with written communication for both professional and educational purposes. I have also volunteered for seven years with my therapy dog in a literacy program at libraries and in special education classrooms. I believe that when learning is made enjoyable and interactive...