Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...have been fascinated by science and the way the world works. My brother and I watched videos on astronomy, wildlife, weather, and much more. At University I chose to continue this passion by majoring in physics. As my family is well aware, I love annoying them with random facts about physical reality, or explaining how a physical phenomenon works. The joy of doing this translated into tutoring others in their studies. I have tutored and...

...You can call me either Ariel or Ms. Hampton. I have a BA in Japanese and Asian 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 career!

...to study intensively for the college entrance exams. It was a lot of fun and rewarding to teach when I received positive feedback from my students and their parents, and saw the students enjoy learning. I am really happy to see them overcome their area of weakness and gradually gain confidence! I worked as a translator and interpreter at a Japanese NPO, a Japanese heavy industrial company, and a patent law firm in Washington DC....

...I was born and raised in Japan. After attending Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, I moved 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 of the student.... It is...

...Commonwealth University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and...

...learn from their mistakes. If it is one thing we can all learn that is to not continue to make the same mistakes. I also believe in the philosophy that learning should be fun and students should "want" to learn rather than "have" to. By understanding the applicability of what we learn to our personal/professional lives we can better relate and retain it. Not everything we learn may be interesting or as relevant to our...

...of Southern California and I'm extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their reading and writing skills. I tutor reading and writing (at an elementary school and ESL level), and I also teach the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I am a native English speaker and have received in A's in all of my college-level writing classes thus far. Every student has different strengths and learning styles, so I always welcome any...

...and big data analysis, because I am a strong believer in continuing to learn, grow, and use new skills. I am used to being the person friends and family go to when they have questions about a study topic because I enjoy helping them find their way to the answer and gain confidence in their knowledge. Teaching students, whether informally in the office or by helping a friend, or formally as a piano teacher and...

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.

...me from tutoring children in various subjects to working with adults looking to further their English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about English, Pre-Law, Beginner Spanish, LSAT Prep, and French (as I am a native French speaker). These subjects allow me to inspire students and make learning engaging and enjoyable. In my experience, helping students in these subjects has been particularly rewarding, as we often see remarkable progress...

...of Massachusetts, Amherst, and being half Japanese, I've woven my life between two diverse cultures. With a lifelong immersion in the Japanese 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...

...the University of Chicago. I received both my Master's and Bachelor's in International Relations there. I am a native Korean speaker, and because being Korean-American has always been such a huge part of my identity, I'm excited for the opportunity to tutor students who are interested in learning 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...

...observing their classrooms and educational environments. I completed a MAEdHD (Masters of Education and Human Development) concentrating in International Education and Intercultural Communications. Simultaneously, I earned a certificate from an accredited institute in TEFL/TESOL, teaching ESL to a range of ages from children to adults. After my second degree, I went to work putting theory to practice in classrooms, hands-on research, and educational programs. Students and I work together as a team to assess their...

...for state and national standardized tests. I have excelled in all of these areas throughout my academic career, have found them incredibly useful skills, and am excited to share my expertise with you! My favorite thing about teaching in any subject is when a student has an "aha moment" when they finally understand a difficult piece of material after struggling with it. I know that every student has a different learning style, and I love...

...my community. While I enjoy tutoring almost every subject, I am most enthusiastic about English/Writing/Literature. Growing up, I loved to read and write, and it's always wonderful to be able to instill that passion in a student. No matter the subject, I believe that good tutoring should teach a person more than just content; it should also impart lifelong study and learning skills, so that the student can succeed at whatever else they pursue in...