Award-Winning Japanese Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

...all subjects for students in 2nd through 8th grade. From theatre exercises and games to very detailed and analytical technical work, I have a broad skill set I use to work with students at any age or level. Using my light sense of humor and inclusive attitude, my students often become less intimidated by their studies and learn to find their own voice. When I am not tutoring or working in the theatre space, I...

...in high school and in college working 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...

...is important for academic success, and I strive toward being a friendly, helpful teacher. I majored in Japanese at Middlebury College, in Middlebury, VT and spent a year studying abroad in Kyoto. I taught high school Japanese of various levels for one year at Philips Academy in Andover, MA, and have taught Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra for four years at the Red Cedar School in Bristol, VT. In my free time I do Aikido, play...

...include linguistics (all sub-disciplines), English, writing/grammar/stylistics, and standardized test preparation. I've maintained a 3.7 GPA in my major pretty much since my sophomore year, and put the same dedication into most other areas of my life. I'm fun loving, bright, and energetic, and make it a point to bring that same spunk to my work (because no one likes to 'study' when it means being talked at and reading hundreds of pages.) Hopefully I will...

I have many years of teaching and tutoring experience. I am friendly and patient, and my students consistently respond well. I have taught all ages, from 3 years old to 50 years old. I have taught kindergarten, grade school, high school, and college. Every student is different, and I will tailor my teaching methods to best help you learn and succeed!... Every student is unique, and everyone learns differently. My goal is to find the best way to connect with each student to ensure each student succeeds and builds confidence.

...in any subject area is in finding a way to associate the subject with one or more of your vital interests. Additionally, having a capable and enthusiastic guide to point out ways in which you can find or create an interest in a subject will help you progress quickly. I am prepared to be a guide for students in any of the areas that I have listed here on my profile. My schedule is sometimes...

...time to the pursuit of learning and understanding the sciences that govern the natural world. I have tutored people in the various fields of science, like chemistry, physics, math, etc. Outside of my academic setting, I spend majority of my time reading, spending time with friends, or going to the beach (I was born in Hawaii and spent most of my time surfing). I don't give up when given challenge and I am here for...

...Speaking. My experience in tutoring stems from editing essays with my fellow classmates and discussing American and British Literature before and after in-class discussions. All of the students I worked with saw improvements in their overall grades. When I'm tutoring, I work with a student's learning style to ensure they receive the assistance which suits them the best. I also read students's materials such as essays and the required reading ahead of time to provide...

...specialize in SAT math, having led 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...

My job as a tutor is to build confidence in a way that the student will feel they can do anything, handle any subject, and achieve any grade they aim for.