Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Ann Arbor, MI

...read, write, and tie their shoes, older students attempting to enter international or American/British high schools and universities, and adults who wanted to brush up or continue to learn more. I enjoy working with students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time in Japan, I continued to study Japanese myself, passing the highest level...

...I am always overjoyed to share my experiences of life in Japan and help my students find their own way to a greater world. I get excited when I understand new topics and love being able to share that feeling with others. Be it the joy of completing a draft of writing or the satisfaction of improving in a language, I want my students to feel confident and enjoy themselves. Learning is a choice- I...

Hello! My name is Ellie, and I am currently a first year student at the University of Michigan Honors College studying Political Science and the Environment! I am passionate about helping students because I know how challenging new topics can be, as I am experiencing student life as well! I tutor Japanese, K-8th grade mathematics, K-12th grade reading/writing, college essay editing, and more! Education is incredibly important for our fostering our own growth to one...

...I graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity. During my four years of college I completed intensive Japanese language coursework. I currently work part-time at a Japanese restaurant where I communicate fully in Japanese to my coworkers and to Japanese speaking customers. I am very passionate about secondary language learning and I am excited to instill the love I have for the Japanese language in...

...example, talking about the difference in construction between two languages and how understanding these differences can help with the language learning process. As someone who studied linguistics I have a passion for language learning in all of its forms and I try to impart a bit of that passion on students as learning another language in in my opinion one of the most valuable and rewarding things that a person can do. Outside of academics...

...lived in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and the Tohoku area. I studied the language/culture through immersion in the former locations, and volunteered in the latter. Prior to my university studies, I was a professional spoken word artist, and tutored students in both poetry and public speaking. I am passionate about helping students become powerful speakers, both in Japanese and English. I believe the strongest tools we have are our voices, and I enjoy guiding students to find...

Currently, I am a student at Eastern Michigan University studying linguistics and Japanese. My aim is to graduate in 2017 and continue to teach Japanese and ESL. My experience has varied significantly over the years in terms of subjects taught, age group, and even location. I taught ESL to Japanese students online through SkimaTalk for a few years, then went on to teach Japanese to a high school student in California and another college student...

I just graduated college early and I'm waiting to attend graduate school. I did a lot of tutoring back in college and high school and I would like to help more students with their STEM subjects.

I believe a teacher models the ideas, skills and behaviors that they wish their students to gain. I believe a teacher with a comprehensive approach to teaching by incorporating multiple styles of learning and technologies can encourage learning and engagement effectively in the classroom. The words below briefly describe what I believe a teacher should seek to cultivate in themselves, so that in turn their students can develop the same qualities in themselves. Knowledge, Curiosity,...

...teacher of mathematics, Japanese, and English literature at the secondary level. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is 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...

...study abroad in Wakayama prefecture in 2014, I've been deeply interested in the cultural perspectives and practices in the natural landscapes of Japan and I am currently pursuing a masters in landscape architecture to further explore that interest. While I am a graduate student of landscape architecture, I have also tailored my degree to include graduate level studies of Japanese language to further refine my ability to network into Japanese-affiliated opportunities in research and industry....

I have a background in physics and mathematics, with additional focuses in Japanese, computer science, and economics. I have also worked previously as a public school teacher and graduate teaching assistant. I hope to help you with your subject concerns. ... The first thing to do in a primary session with a student is to identify what they are concerned with learning and why they are seeking the help of a tutor.... The biggest goal in...

...happy to share how I cope with difficult subjects and information. As a high schooler, I have tutored in the past, teaching ages from 4-18 years old. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, but the social sciences, hard sciences, and English are where I excelled the best. I hope to be a graduate student instructor in the future, and tutoring for Varsity Tutors will be an excellent opportunity to prepare! If...

With a strong background in STEM fields and numerous years of tutoring experience, I have the experience and motivation to help you succeed in the way that works best for you! I understand that students have a range of interests, strengths, and more that may add to their educational journey and want to ensure that regardless, you will meet your education goals!

...graduated from the University of Michigan and received my Master degree in International and Regional Studies. I am a Chinese native speaker and I majored in Japanese at college. Before I came to the United States, I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Japan for three years. Language learning and teaching are my passions. I am open-minded and love to communicate. I can help you to improve your Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. I...

I have always believed that the being able to speak more than one language well is so useful in the world today, where the sources of communication grow ever more abundant. Especially in the world of politics and international relations, languages are so important, and as I may consider a career in this area, I know that being able to speak foreign languages will open many more doors for me.

...Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a...

I am a certified Korean teacher. I have been teaching Korean and Japanese for over 10 years. I have a BA in Japanese language and Business administration and an MA in Business administration. I can speak English, Korean, Japanese, and Italian. I have a TESOL certificate too! I am an experienced teacher of math, economics, and languages.

I was born in the U.S. and raised in Japan, and have been educated and worked in both countries. Since 2007, I have been teaching Japanese at Washtenaw Community College in Michigan where I developed various for-credit/not-for-credit courses tailored to the diverse needs of college students as well as adult learners. Aside from teaching college Japanese courses, my professional experience includes scientific research, in Japan and the U.S., and business management in the U.S. I...

...tutoring students from my elementary to university years. I have spent my youth tutoring my juniors, and have served as a tutor at Oakland International Academy in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English assisting elementary students with different backgrounds and varying educational needs. I am extremely confident assisting in mathematics, writing/ essays, English, Japanese and economics. I speak English, Bangla and Japanese and have experience working with English language learning students. My goal is to...