Top Japanese Tutors serving Kansas City
Peter: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
Hello! Kansas City was my home growing up, before traveling to the University of Vermont for a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Japanese Studies, with a minor in History. I want to help students get into their own dream schools-- All it takes is the perseverance to study! I can help tutor ACT/SAT prep and all humanities, especially English and History!
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Justin: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and Language as well as Linguistics. Additionally, I hold a certificate of global awareness from my semester abroad in Nagoya, Japan. My next goals are to obtain government proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2) and Chinese (TOCFL level 3). I most enjoy teaching languages as they are forms of expression. As a result, I have ample experience writing essays and crafting statements in and outside of the English language. Aside from teaching, I like to travel,...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Isoko: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
Hi. My name is Isoko. I am a Japanese native speaker living in the United States. I have 10 years of experience as a Japanese translator. I am very happy to help you to learn Japanese. I can work on any levels in Japanese.
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor in Arts, English
Adam: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
Eager to hone my teaching skills prior to entering graduate school to pursue becoming a professor in astrophysics. I offer an individualized approach to a variety of subjects, including math, physics, and standardized test prep. Looking forward to meeting with you!
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Daniel: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
I am extremely passionate about foreign languages, especially Japanese. I feel strongly that learning foreign languages and cultures is the first step to bringing the world closer together. I learned Japanese with the goal to become native level and I will strive to teach my students the same.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Bryan: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
My name is Bryan and I look forward to helping you learn.
Education & Certification
Madison Area Technical College - Associate in Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Marcie: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...a reading tutor at an elementary school. After graduation I moved to Japan and gained extensive experience in teaching English as a second language. I worked with students of all ages (2-88!), in one on one lessons, small classes as well as large corporate workshops. Some of my more unique experiences included training a student for a speech contest, learning lines with a Japanese actor for a role in an American film, and developing original...
Education & Certification
Elmira College - Bachelors, International Studies
Drexel University - Masters, Global and International Education
Steven: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...had studied Japanese as a foreign language, and had a deep interest in cultural anthropology, and so I went to Japan for two years as an assistant language teacher. After two years, I returned to KU where I earned a master's degree in the history of philosophy and was also awarded the outstanding graduate student award as well as the outstanding teaching assistant award for that year. I then transferred to the Ohio State University,...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Shin: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived so they acquire a good grasp of how it operates. Outside of school, I really enjoy being involved with music. I love singing, playing the drums, piano, and guitar. My favorite genre of...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Zane: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...overstated. It is not enough to share knowledge; knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by which I have tutored and by which I currently tutor. With 4th grade students and with college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Zhaleh: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw,...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Cori: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate about learning,...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Max: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sarah: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this light, I employ a range of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a points system to support students. If...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745
Shelby: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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...
Education & Certification
UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730
William: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and you will feel empowered, not intimidated on test day! My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Desiree: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...well, I can offer a well-rounded approach to written and spoken communication. Lastly, with a background in Japanese, I have successfully completed 15 credits worth of Japanese with a 4.0, and an average of 3.75 in all Japanese language classes, as well as being a supplemental instructor for the introductory class, this helps me both in Japanese Tutoring through both Genki and Nakama textbooks, or to help facilitate communication with Japanese students looking to learn...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Cynthia: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Graham: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and help on...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law
Briana: Kansas City Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...in creative writing and minors in Linguistics and Japanese. I am currently pursuing certification as a 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...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
ACT Reading: 32
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