Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...a good education was crucial to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high...

...attention to detail, and creative initiative that I developed during my studies. Having learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles and enjoy foreign language studies and practicing...

I am a native Japanese speaker. 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...

...7 years. And I enjoy coming up with and researching new ways to help my students in the subject they need assistance in. I went to school at NOVA where I majored in Computer Science. I'm currently go to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand...

...Washington University, then as a private tutor with various companies in Los Angeles. I currently act as an instructor for government and military audiences as part of my current work. I am an avid traveler, and spend around half of my days traveling around the world as part of my job duties. I mostly work from Tokyo and Seoul, where I work with foreign students to promote bilateral relations. As such, I am also a...

...to speakers of other languages. I am a passionate teacher and very attentive to my student's learning needs. I have instructed college courses in ESL, TOEFL IBT prep, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening & speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I...

Hello! My name is Ariel Hampton! 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...

...conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I have a passion for science education and am currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources. It's very rewarding to see a students succeed and reach...

...South Korea. I have experience tutoring math and reading PARCC assessment prep for elementary and middle school. My bread and butter is phonics. I honed many of my public speaking skills as a past member of the local Japanese-English Toastmasters club, a conference speaker at AdieCon 2021, and many presentations for work, study, and church. My goal as a tutor is to help you enjoy the journey to your final destination by creating measurable goals...

...twice on language exchange, where I stayed with a host family and got to use my Japanese with my family and my peers. I also have an intermediate understanding of Korean, and I love helping people understand new concepts in language. I particularly enjoy conversation practice, because I feel the most rewarding part of language learning is being able to use what you learn with others in everyday contexts, which I hope to impart upon...

Hi, I'm Tanya, a current Sophomore in college. I'm a Computer Science major, and as a result, I'm open to tutoring people in various programming languages (Python, Java, C, etc.) as well as a multitude of Math subjects (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, etc). I look forward to tutoring you! :)

My name is Kanon. I was born and raised in Japan and lived there for 26 years. Before joining Varsity Tutors, I taught various subjects including Japanese and I discovered that I enjoyed teaching as I get to learn new things from learners as well in each lesson. I am excited to meet anybody who is passionate to either learn the basic-to-advanced level Japanese or who are looking to practice real conversation in Japanese!

...that they did wrong and difficult to take feedback constructively. I feel that as a teacher/tutor it is my job to make sure that they are able to utilize my feedback to help them grow and develop as well as 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...

...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 to breaking down cultural barriers, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating the...

...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 strategies based on each student because everyone's needs are different...

...hope I can help more people as a Varsity Tutor. I have been studying Spanish and Japanese since middle school and I have studied in Japan as well. I believe that learning another language helps open many possibilities such as being able to meet different kinds of people and work for the government as a translator/interpreter. I will do my best to make sure that my students not only study the language but also enjoy...

...about applied linguistics and teaching. While I was working on my master's degree in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at the University of Idaho, I taught First-Year College Writing courses. After graduating from the University, I taught ESL courses at an intensive English program. Language teaching is what I am always passionate about. I enjoy teaching and developing materials (and fun activities) to help students learn the language and culture. My teaching is...

...experience. I grew up speaking French at home and in school. I lived in Japan for several years and studied Japanese language in the US for over six years. I enjoy playing the guitar, violin and drums. Other hobbies of mine include camping, hiking, training for triathlons, soccer, traditional Japanese martial arts and learning new languages. I'm a very friendly and honest person. Whatever difficulties you might be having with your language studies, we will...

...I entered University. I am a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo Japan. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a focus on Ethics and Philosophy in Terminal Care. I was always fascinated by the wonder of human life and had a wonderful experience at the Hospis as a spiritual care volunteer worker for 3 years. While I was at college, I also studied English a lot to become an interpreter by attending...

...Center, furthering my education and deepening my understanding of the law. Since completing my degree at Purdue, I have dedicated myself to helping students achieve their academic goals. My journey has taken 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...