Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Gardena, CA

...means to have students think more critically about their own identity, the identities of others, social, cultural, and global issues rather than merely as a subject to read, write, and memorize. My teaching philosophy is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal...

...an intensive language and emersion program. During my undergraduate years I tutored students for three semesters and saw how I could gently encourage making the subject “one’s own” in a friendly, supportive way. I’m patient and flexible when it comes to changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing...

...over four years at San Diego State, as well as lived five years in Japan. I have kept my skills mostly by keeping in touch with my friends abroad as well as reading Japanese books I have lugged around between countries. I hold a Japanese Language Proficiency Test qualification of N2 which is the second-highest...

...and media studies. I have worked as a college advisor for high school students in the United States and have also taught English in Japan to students of all ages. Beyond these academic interests, I enjoy playing cello and guitar, cooking, reading, and drinking all kinds of tea. I'm excited to know my students and...

...show others the joys of learning too. I think one of the greatest things as a tutor is seeing the face of someone you are tutoring when they have a "eureka" moment. Although most of my tutoring experience has been in biology, I love reading and so am happy to tutor in verbal reasoning or...

...10 years of experience teaching Japanese to students from the grades of kindergarten through high school and adult students of all levels. I have taught at a Japanese school, American high school, and language school. I can teach Japanese writing, speaking, reading, listening, and history. I make my class fun for my students and will...

...learned thus far. With that information and your input, I create a detailed plan that will refine your knowledge and strengths while building a solid foundation upon which we can cultivate your Japanese skills. You will find that my personalized lessons will challenge you every time while still providing enjoyable, straightforward demonstrations and explanations of...

...in English", so I can handle both. In addition, since we often give lessons without using designated textbooks and problem books, I can create teaching materials tailored to individual characteristics and areas of weakness, and give lessons in response to requests. I have professional experience in multiple industries and occupations, so I can teach for...

...Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese....

...chemistry. My teaching experience spans from instructing General Chemistry lab courses at the undergraduate level to facilitating science summer camps for middle and high school students. Additionally, I have taught advanced courses in Immunology and Cell Biology at the graduate and medical school levels, and have mentored both graduate and undergraduate students in a medical...