Top Japanese Tutors serving Los Angeles
Graham: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 of your studies. Nice to meet...
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
...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 SAT as an approachable, accessible set of riddles and games instead...
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.
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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
...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, but I can help you lean...
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Brian: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...tutor people, no matter what the subject, I keep my utmost focus on patience and encouragement. Even if I find the subject easy, I can harken back to long nights trying to understand complex topics at Caltech which my tutors found easy, and gain inspiration from their patience and encouragement. These experiences fostered in me a love of learning and passing my knowledge onto others. I hope you feel inclined to take advantage of my...
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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
Cori: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...in Economics and Japanese. 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...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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.
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Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 33
Max: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...I have over 10 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...
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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: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...While my background is in secondary science education, my passion is in literacy education. I have worked with students from as young as Kindergarten through the college level in reading with fluency and a critical/analytical eye. This has lended me naturally into a writing tutor, allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745
Rina: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
SAT Math: 770
Briana: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 with math vernacular. Because I come from a verbal background, I work...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
ACT Reading: 32
William: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...my academic services both in high school and college, often to my peers, primarily in writing and mathematics. I work carefully with students to bring out clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Paul: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...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 success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring, I am...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Justin: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...State University with a BA in Japanese and Linguistics, I spent time in Korea and Japan. For the majority, I taught in English immersion programs, teaching everything from phonics and essay writing to science and math. I had students of all levels: younger students who were still learning to 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...
Education & Certification
The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
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
Leea: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...so many students are left behind in the school system. That is why working with a tutor can be a person's best opportunity for success. I am a trained teacher who will help students succeed! I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Japanese, and Political Science in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. I have a Master's Degree in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and thirty Master's credits in Spanish from the University of...
Education & Certification
Carroll University - Bachelors, International Relations
Mount Mary College - Masters, English
Evan: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Michelle: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
I am a Japanese/American who grew up in a bicultural, bilingual family (my mother is Japanese and my father is American). I read, write, and speak both languages fluently. I have professional experience teaching English in Japan.
Education & Certification
Willamette University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Vivian: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...a private Japanese and Chinese language tutor/instructor catering to students, travelers, and corporate clients. I conduct both one-on-one and group tutoring lessons focusing on reading, writing, and speaking, with a particular focus on business vocabulary for my corporate clients. I also impart knowledge on Chinese and Japanese cultural norms and practices as an integral part of my lessons. I am fascinated by everything I have learned of Chinese and Japanese language and culture and I...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Evan: Los Angeles Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
...in Japanese Language and Culture. All classes were done exclusively in Japanese and my senior thesis was also done in Japanese. Furthermore, I have lived over a year and a half in Japan. As you might expect, I tutor Japanese. I plan my tutoring sessions around the student's needs and desires. If the student wants to conduct it entirely in Japanese, then that is fine. It's also fine to do a mixture for those not...
Education & Certification
California State University-Monterey Bay - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Private Japanese Tutoring in Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles Japanese Tutoring FAQ
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.
If you'd like to learn the language with other motivated students, you can enroll in an online course as well. These live lessons put you in a virtual classroom with an expert instructor to practice and build fluency. Reach out to our educational consultants to hear more about this option.
How can I get started with a Los Angeles Japanese tutor near me?
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