Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Santa Monica, CA

Hello to my future students! My name is Abesha Kebede and I am a graduate of Western Washington University with my degree in Japanese and Education and social justice! I teaching with empathy and encourage you to bring all your questions! Learning is a journey and it's best done with the company of another :)

...producer and project manager in the media and entertainment industries, having worked in both the commercial and non-profit sectors. As a specialist in Japanese language and culture, Ive also spent more than twenty five years sharing my passion for learning with students of all ages. Im a graduate of both the University of Michigan and Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Shiga, Japan as well as a former elementary school Japanese language teacher and private...

I am a native Japanese speaker, born in Kyoto. My focus is to help you communicate clearly in Japanese in everyday situations, building competency through conversation, accuracy through tailored exercises, and confidence in a friendly and fun environment. I also am experienced helping with college and high school homework assignments, test prep and test review.

...a Korean, English, Math and Japanese tutor from Ohio! I started my teaching career online over seven years ago, and I have taught students of all ages and skill levels from around the world many different subjects. I have vast experience with students who speak English as a second language. I have two young children that I homeschool, and who take Varsity Tutors courses themselves! I believe that students learn best in a fun, encouraging...

...all levels from pre-school to professional. I have over 5 years of experience working in a Japanese company so you can learn Japanese work etiquette and culture. My teaching style is using images and useful examples to help my students understand and master the language efficiently depending on their goal, whether it is to be fluent conversationally, to work in Japan, or to travel in Japan. The material will be prepared tailored to you. Feel...

...the natural landscapes of Japan and I am currently pursuing a masters in landscape architecture to further explore that interest. While I am a graduate student of landscape architecture, I have also tailored my degree to include graduate level studies of Japanese language to further refine my ability to network into Japanese-affiliated opportunities in research and industry. I don't believe I would have had the confidence to pursue the opportunities that I do today if...

Aspiring teacher, mentor and educator that specializes in English, Writing, and Special Education. I utilize many methods to bring the best tutoring services available. My go to method is the SIOP model as I believe sheltered instruction in a one-on-one setting combined with building healthy professional relationships is key for student success.

...with teachers and other professionals in preparation for exams. My classes and I have also won several academic awards too! I'm originally from Indiana but I've lived all over! I lived for two years in Japan and 2 years in China. I also have been to many other countries including Korea, Canada, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico. My family and I love to travel and we plan a couple of trips every summer. HIstory and...

...it's fun! Honestly, there's so much in the world to learn it makes me so excited to jump into learning whatever I can whenever I can. I am a PhD Electrical Engineering student at BYU. I am studying analog design. I love math and all its applications! I lived in Japan for 2 years and love the Japanese people and language. I scored nearly perfect on the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) level N2.

...information and data. It's not always readily apparent how this can be 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....