Top Japanese Tutors serving Los Angeles

Graham: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...grad with extensive experience in math, linguistics, English, political science, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

John: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...as a peer tutor. While at university, I also served as a part-time English teacher at two elementary schools in inner city Pittsburgh. Since college, I have lived and worked as a tutor in New York, 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...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Mieko: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I received PhD in Management from NTNU and MSc (Environmental studies) from the University of Tokyo. I have tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students in various subjects in Japanese since 2001. Raising my two kids outside Japan, language development is always my major interest. That is why I am here to assist you learning Japanese, from casual conversation, test preparation, to business Japanese.
Education & Certification
Tokyo University - Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Agriculture
Tokyo University - Master of Science, Land Use Planning

Toshie: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...who was born and raised in Japan. I went to schools in Hawaii and Germany after high school in Japan and assisted Japanese teachers at college for 13 months. My philosophy of teaching is based on my own language learning experience as an adult. In the process of learning English, I acquired a new culture and made life adjustments. I know how hard it can be to learn a new language and keep yourself motivated,...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Brian: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...workshops & boot camps which saw some students improve their score 200 points. In college, I sharpened my tutoring skills against the world's best whetstones. I do not just mean Caltech professors, though they deserve their props. The Institute fosters a collaborative environment where students thrive through teaching and learning from others. You really cannot get by in the school without these skills. Thus, my educational experience has exposed me to many of the effective...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics, CS
University of California-Santa Cruz - PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Wahala: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800

Rachel: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 33

Cynthia: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 to help with any of these subjects, with math, science,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Zhaleh: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Paul: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...Chinese as well as minored in Japanese studies. I also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies

Brandon: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...editor of the opinion section of The Rebel Yell, UNLV's student newspaper. In the past I have tutored Spanish and Japanese language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Undergrad, English

John: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...freshman year I was awarded a summer scholarship to study aboard in Tokyo, Japan at ICU. This experience sparked my interest in studying and living abroad in Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design

Michael: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Friends World

Kiana: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies

Muhammad: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
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.
Education & Certification
University of Sargodha - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Production

Irene: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...worthwhile endeavors of my life. I lived in China and Japan for a total of 20 years, teaching myself the languages while teaching English. This experience has given me the skills to be a very effective foreign language tutor. Whether you wish to focus on speaking and listening or reading and writing, or any combination of these four skills, I offer a class specific to meeting your goals. In addition to the four language skills,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-East - Master of Science, Chinese Studies
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Joseph: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Went to Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and Arts. Graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with bachelors in Mathematics and Computer Science. Current graduate student at UCF. I tutored in high school and undergrad, and I want to eventually become a teacher. Math is something that stuck with me since I moved from Japan to the USA. I truly believe that mathematics is a universal language, which led me to love math.
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Central Florida - Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Science
ACT Math: 35

Yami: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...four sophomore geometry courses and one senior statistics course for six months. It was an extremely rewarding experience and I hope to apply my skills and experiences with more students. The thing I love the most about tutoring is that unlike a classroom, I can focus on exactly what the student doesn't understand. It lets me build a much closer relationship with the student. I believe that my patience and skill of teaching subjects in...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jina: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...Japanese language major, as well as a biochemistry minor. I tutored biology for most of my undergraduate career and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tutoring is one of my passions because I love learning and want to 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...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelors, Biology and Japanese
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 710

Claire: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
California State University-Northridge - Certificate, Music Therapy
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Reach out to Varsity Tutors to get you or your student set up with a knowledgeable Los Angeles Japanese tutor. There are many reasons to study the Japanese language. Maybe your student is fulfilling language requirements for school. Perhaps you are a professional interested in being able to communicate with colleagues overseas. Or maybe you are someone who is interested in traveling to Japan and would like to be able to converse with the locals when you're there. Either way, Los Angeles Japanese tutoring can give you a more thorough review of the language than you would be able to get studying and practicing on your own.
How can a Los Angeles Japanese tutor near me help me work towards fluency?
Japanese is a useful language to understand, but it can be a challenging one to learn. This is especially true for English speakers. For example, unlike many Indo-European languages such as English, the only strict rule of word order in Japanese is that the verb must be placed at the end of a sentence. This is just one of the many concepts you will need to understand in order to fully grasp the language, and a Los Angeles Japanese tutor can help you with any topics you need to review. You will be able to work with someone knowledgeable in the language in one-on-one sessions without classroom distractions to cover essential concepts like common phrases and Japanese history and culture.
One of the greatest benefits to working with Los Angeles Japanese tutors is the fact that they can move at the right pace for you, skipping past topics you already understand. For example, if you already have the essential vocabulary down, you can let your language mentor know, and they can move onto something you need more help with like pronunciation. Since you are the only student in the sessions, they can also create a customized lesson plan just for you. They can even use materials that cater to a student's learning style. For example, if your student is more of a visual learner, their educator can use flashcards to go over topics like nouns and verbs. On the other hand, if your student is an aural learner, their instructor can take a more discussion-based approach to help them learn more efficiently.
An important part of learning a new language is getting in the practice you need to speak it fluently. Los Angeles Japanese tutors can help with simulated immersion, one of the best ways to make progress in a language quickly. This method can improve pronunciation and make the language seem more natural to you as you pick up nuances of the grammar. The ability to receive in-the-moment feedback while practicing can help you feel more confident as you progress in the language.
How can I fit Los Angeles Japanese tutoring into my schedule?
Another great benefit of this style of instruction is its flexibility. We take your family's schedule into account, as well as your student's learning needs. Then we do the work to find someone who has the right skills to help and is available when your student has time to meet. This makes it easy for students to reach for their language goals without having to restructure their busy schedule.
Additionally, Los Angeles Japanese tutoring is available both online and in person. When you work with an instructor online, you get to use our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to video chat and use a virtual whiteboard. There is even session recording and a shared document editor for writing, which can help language learners with spelling, punctuation, and learning new characters. If you prefer to work with a Japanese instructor in-person, we can find someone in your area who is eager to help you. You can meet anywhere you'd like, whether it be at your own home or at a library such as the West Hollywood Library.
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