Award-Winning Japanese Tutors in Lake in the Hills, IL

...the old transcendentalists "tree bathing", as the Japanese call it. If weather is not permitting I would be painting, writing music, or poetry indoors. I am also the full-time drummer of the instrumental progressive rock/post-metal band Sioum, formed in Chicago, A.D. 2010. I have dedicated my whole life to art, therefore, it is essential that...

...and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie 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...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead to a far more optimal learning experience. It will also reveal which methods are more suitable to the student. Finally, I believe that learning should never be rushed. It is far more important to have a firm basis for understanding and a thorough understanding so that building upon it can lead to a successful learning process.

...for 25 years, here and abroad. As a professional teacher, I've taught beginning to advanced students, privately, and at universities such as Harvard, The Ohio State University, Indiana University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Hawaii. My students include business people (Microsoft, Boston Scientific, Bosch, IBM), State Department candidates, military officers, spouses, college...

...a trained and qualified SAT / SHSAT Tutor as well as a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. When I am not at school, I love relaxing with my fiancee and our two cats - Biscuit and Pumpkin - at our home in Astoria, watching football, playing video games, going to the gym, and...

...and am currently under tutelage of a friend in hunting. However, in general, I enjoy traveling to different cities and try not to limit myself to only outdoors destinations! My philosophy on teaching is structure. When I match with a client, I will contact clients and try to get a feel for 1) what topics what...

...perceive the child's possibilities, to stimulate the child to learn, and thereby make the child's latent potentiality a reality.” When I taught elementary school in Korea, it quickly became apparent that Korean students were not being taught to question and think for themselves. Students in Korea were taught to memorize information. They were not taught...

...Los Angeles, and Barcelona. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, Math, and the SAT. I am fascinated by the SAT. I love teaching struggling test takers how to view the SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead of as an intellectual brick...

I love working with my students and think that teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is the best feeling when I see my student solving the math problems they couldn't before and more importantly, enjoying learning. I always give my 110% for my students for the improvement and confidence in themselves.

...mother who is from Mexico. Since completing AP Japanese in high school, I have continued my own study of the language and culture mainly via online conversation practices. My experience is mostly in tutoring English, ESL, and TEFL. I completed my 100 Hour ESL/TEFL/TESOL Certificate with Oxford Seminars. With my multicultural background and academic experience,...