Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...earning my degree, I worked for an environmental chemistry class and a computer science class as a teacher's assistant, helping students with any questions related to the classes. I also performed analytical electrochemical research on neurotransmitter detection, which led to two publications. After graduating, I moved to Japan to teach English at several municipal schools of Kyoto City. My students ranged from first graders all the way to high school seniors. I was able to...

...started my 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 that students learn best in a fun, encouraging environment, so I bring that energy to the classroom!

...the University of Mount Union, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Culture, and a Graduate of Ohio University in Athens with a Master of Arts in Asian Studies. During my third year attending Mount Union (2017), I studied abroad in Nagasaki, Japan, from late March to early August. I have worked teaching 7th to 9th-grade students Japanese for a program in my hometown called Kids in College. During my time working within...

I first began tutoring after I entered into university in Japan. I had the opportunity to teach English to Japanese college students. From that time on I lived and worked in Japan for 14 years. I am interested in almost any topic. I like movies, games, and talking about mysterious topics.

...problems students may face through education, especially as a first generation college student. Currently I am studying for my medical doctorate degree (M.D.) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I graduated UCLA with a Biology degree with Asian Languages minor in 2019, cum laude honors. Both during my undergrad and days since, I had a chance to tutor private clients in Southern California and work for a few exam prep companies. I enjoy tutoring math,...

...also hold a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have experience tutoring ESL privately in Brazil and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests....

Konnichiwa! I am Takako. I was a high school teacher in Japan. I would like to teach some of Japanese to someone who wants to learn Japanese. My hobbies are drawing, painting and any kinds of art.

I love working with my students and think that teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is the best feeling when I see my student solving the math problems they couldn't before and more importantly, enjoying learning. I always give my 110% for my students for the improvement and confidence in themselves.

...East Asian Languages & Literatures with a focus on cultural studies. After undergrad, I lived in Japan teaching English to elementary through high school students. After staying in Japan for a few years, I went to graduate school at Florida State University, receiving my Master's degree in East Asian Languages & Cultures, and taught Japanese at the college level. I enjoy teaching and finding common ground on which I can connect with students and have...

...Language and History as well as Political Science. As I am very passionate about these fields, I also really want to help others learning about these subjects in any way I 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...