Award-Winning Japanese Tutors in Redmond, WA

...I believe that for a child to be truly successful in life it is important that they have a strong sense of what is right and wrong, the ability to think critically and to ask questions, the heart to care for those around them, and a love for learning. I will strive to help my students become successful, not only in their studies, but also in their path to becoming responsible, caring adults. This is...

...Masters in Education, Language Arts Curriculum and Development. I have been teaching ESL in Seattle for five years and have helped many native and non-native English speakers with written communication for both professional and educational purposes. I have also volunteered for seven years with my therapy dog in a literacy program at libraries and in special education classrooms. I believe that when learning is made enjoyable and interactive to the students needs, students are more...

For four years I taught English in Japan to grades K-9, and what I learned was most important in teaching is to simply have a relationship with the children and be patient. Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same rate, and it's sometimes just an issue of finding a method that clicks. ... My teaching philosophy is to lead the student through the problem, and, as much as possible, to let the student discover the answer on their own.

...spare time: I knit and crochet. I dedicate most of my time to Japanese, but I've dabbled as well in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Irish Gaelic. I read anything from classic novels to soup cans. I think learning in a subject is never complete, especially when it comes to learning a foreign language. As a student myself, I'm very in tune with the struggles of native English speakers in learning Japanese, and I think it...

...and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp and guitar, learning new languages, and...

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.

...books, writing, playing video games, and experiencing everything Seattle has to offer. I did dance and martial arts in Japan, and I'd love to get back into it soon. My hope is that we can work together to build a great relationship, and that I will be able to support you as much as I can. I am dedicated to working with you until you are comfortable, confident, and eager to take on whatever challenges...

...I had to learn a great deal of English when I came to the States. In some ways, I was fortunate in that I had an early start, but this really means I have had a long time to practice. When you have had such a long time to practice, you can sound like a native too. In the meantime, I hope to help you accelerate your learning, sharpen your skills, and iron out the...

...for others was that moment when my friend finally connected the dots between the concepts and gained a sense of confidence at the end. I had to use all sorts of methods: drawing cartoons, wildly gesturing (even though we were in a library) and coming up with all sorts of analogies. I remember being pretty drained from squeezing out all my energy to help my friend understand the material. But all was paid off when...

...are Japanese and different levels of mathematics—fields that I particularly love—as 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 attitude, studying became truly...