Top Japanese Tutors serving Pittsburgh

Sanae: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...a translator and interpreter from Japanese to English and English to Japanese. I have lived and worked in Japan as well and would be able to teach about the culture of Japan and how it compares/differs from that of the United States. I have taught Japanese from elementary schoolers to adults and adjust my teaching method to have a personalized experience for each student. I have received a 5 on the AP Japanese Language and...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Current Undergrad Student, Japanese Studies

Erica: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...of the Universe! With just a few useful tools (Your Handy Dandy Periodic Table), you'll be ready to tackle all kinds of problems with success and ease. My experience and background includes a B.S. in Chemistry, Undergraduate teaching as well as a Masters of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Science Education) and over five years as a Chemistry instructor at an independent college prep high school. I worked as an undergraduate tutor, tutor at a large...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education

Marcy: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...a publisher and manager in the independent comics industry, and have volunteered and worked in various areas of education for children and teens, as well as workshops geared towards adults. While I have a broad range of art experience, particularly related to animation and comic industry education, I also offer tutoring for SAT Math. Outside of work, I love to read manga and play video games, and I also love spending time with my cats...
Education & Certification
Loyola Marymount University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects

Evan: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Japanese in college I decided to make it my academic focus. I continued to learn as much about language as I could and studied Italian, Korean, Serbo-Croatian, and Classical Japanese along the way. I turned my attention back to Latin at the end of college and studied it in a whole new light. My mission is not to simply teach languages, but show students how fulfilling and rewarding it is to create a connection and...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies

Yosuke: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and studied in Texas over 14 years. I have my Ph. D in International Education and Entrepreneurship and M. Ed in International Education. I taught some international education in Japan as an associate professor following subjects: Japanese Language I, II, and III Business Japanese and etiquette Japanese History Japanese Culture American Culture and Language Japanese Culture and Language Study Abroad (US and Japan) Japanese Business Letters International Communication
Education & Certification
University of the Incarnate Word - Bachelor in Arts, Fashion Merchandising
University of the Incarnate Word - Master of Arts, International and Comparative Education

Tamon: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...overall comfort with the subject and its main ideas. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm especially interested in working with students to improve their writing so that they can communicate complex ideas in a way that is both stylistically and technically proficient. I also enjoy teaching trumpet to aspiring musicians. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in anthropology and global health, and have worked in both the not-for-profit and for-profit...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Candice: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...you the knowledge and tools you need to excel in any area. My teaching philosophy is to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Education I went on to receive my teaching certificate in New Mexico. Currently, I live near Pittsburgh, PA and spend my time gardening and serving our local community.
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Central New Mexico Community College - Certificate, Elementary School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500

Naoko: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I enjoy teaching my native language and culture to anybody interested in Japan!
Education & Certification
Kyoritsu Womens University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies

Max: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 Columbia 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

Briana: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 why the...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
ACT Reading: 32

Shelby: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 their goals...
Education & Certification
UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Biology, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730

Rebecca: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I love interacting with my students and helping them directly, and I love seeing students meet...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Michael: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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

Zhaleh: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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, design/sew clothing,...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Kiana: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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

John: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later,...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design

Sarah: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 the first approach does not work, I am open and flexible to hearing feedback from the students and their parents in the interest of maximizing student learning....
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745

Shin: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 music is...
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

Ben: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Art and Architecture. I also have a certification in teaching English as a foreign language. My favorite subjects to tutor are Russian, Japanese, and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about helping students reach their academic and personal goals. I lead students to success by sparking their...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Bridge Education Group - Certificate, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 35

James: Pittsburgh Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...done, or how I can convince people that the information is worth knowing. That's why, as a teacher, as a developer, and as a human being, it is my responsibility to make that information both accessible and useful. This can be best accomplished by connecting with people, discovering their passions and motivations, and relating information to them in an understandable and enjoyable way. Knowledge and information empowers all of us to live better, more fulfilling...
Education & Certification
Tulsa Community College - Associates, Mathematics
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Whether you are looking to find additional Japanese instruction for yourself or for a student in your family, Varsity Tutors can help you find a Pittsburgh Japanese tutor today. At Varsity Tutors we work hard to connect you with a personal language instructor who can help you with your language learning goals. Japanese can be a tricky language to learn for English speakers. Memorizing the 2,000 most commonly used Kanji can be an especially daunting task. No matter your level of understanding, getting a language mentor can be a great way to get a better grasp of some of the trickier aspects of the Japanese language.
What are some ways that a Pittsburgh Japanese tutor near me can help with learning Japanese?
One benefit of Pittsburgh Japanese tutoring is that your personal instructor can adjust each of your sessions to suit your particular learning style. Some students learn best by practicing and speaking. If that's the case, your instructor can help by teaching in a more conversational manner. On the other hand, if you learn best by reading and memorization, your instructor could use flashcards to help you with your vocabulary.
Every student learns at a different pace. With Pittsburgh Japanese tutoring, the speed of your sessions can be customized for your particular situation and needs. In a classroom environment, a teacher must often continue on with the curriculum even if several of the students haven't fully grasped the concepts. This means that you may be missing out on important things like vocabulary or proper use of honorifics. This problem isn't an issue with a personal instructor, as they can always meet you wherever you are. If you are having trouble with a specific topic, they can take the time to make sure you fully grasp it. Alternatively, if you are having an easy time with something, they can move past it quickly so as to make the best use of your time.
Another important aspect of learning Japanese is to understand the culture. Understanding the many cultural intricacies can be extremely important for properly communicating with native Japanese speakers. From the proper use of honorifics to the various forms of common etiquette, having a personal instructor can be a great way to practice communicating in a more culturally appropriate manner.
How can I find the time to study with a Pittsburgh Japanese tutor?
With our Live Learning Platform, finding the time to study with Pittsburgh Japanese tutors is easy and convenient. We have tutors that are available to meet online or in person. When meeting with an instructor online, you can take advantage of the ability to meet with your instructor in a live video chat from anywhere with an internet connection. Meeting with someone online means that don't have to add any additional commutes to your weekly schedule and allows you to meet whenever and wherever is most convenient for you.
Another benefit of our Live Learning Platform is that you are able to revisit and rewatch your old video sessions. This means that if you forgot something, you can always go back to review topics and skills. You can also use this feature to check your own pronunciation. If you need to practice your spelling and writing, your instructor can also work together with you in a shared document editor. Meeting with instructors online combines the strengths of technology with the benefits of direct interaction.
If you or your student would prefer to meet in person, we can also help you find an instructor that has availability that will suit your schedule. You will be able to meet at the location of your choosing whether that's in the comfort of your own home or at the most convenient public space, such as the Hillman Library. If you or your student would prefer to learn in a more traditional classroom setting, there are also Japanese classes which we can help you to register for. These classes feature live instruction from a highly skilled educator and a collaborative learning environment.
Where can I find a Pittsburgh Japanese tutor near me?
With Varsity Tutors, finding Pittsburgh Japanese tutors is easy. Perhaps you are practicing your conversational Japanese, or you may be looking to get your student a personal instructor to help them study before a trip abroad. Regardless of your needs or level of skill, getting an instructor to help can be an important step. Varsity Tutors can help you pursue your Japanese learning goals. One of our educational consultants can help you online or over the phone.
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