Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Schenectady, NY

...of Spanish. Trust me, if I can get to where I am today, you can too. Growing up I was never the "smart kid" and I struggled in classes but once I figured out that the public school teaching style just wasn't my style, things started looking up. You don't have to be "naturally smart"...

...last 7 years and face to face Japanese classes for elementary and secondary students. I graduated in Japan with a BA in Modern Social Studies and completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program. Teaching is my passion. I love to share my knowledge and experience of the Japanese language and culture with a communicative approach...

...to have extra study time with the textbook and played practice games as well. The club was supervised by a faculty advisor, our own professor. When I transferred to UC Riverside, I'd joined an already-created Japanese club (called Sakura-Bu) where Americans and Japanese transfer students came met and practiced each other's languages together. The two...

...Japanese no matter where you are in the learning process. I am an experienced translator and mentor with a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from Pomona College. I concentrated in East Asian History and minored in Japanese Literature and have lived in Japan, Taiwan, and Mainland China. I also have experience as a college access...

...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...

...me to tailor lessons that resonate with their individual needs and learning styles. The subject matter I find most joy in is guiding students through the college application process, especially when they finally craft the perfect personal statement. In addition to my tutoring work, I have taught English in Japan, which enriched my understanding of...

...share my love and appreciation of learning with others and assist them academically and emotionally throughout their journey to master a specific skill or subject. While I tutor in a few range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English and Japanese. Having grown up living in an immigrant household, I learned English and...

...because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process. In addition to high school AP courses and test prep, I have taken college level multivariable calculus, linear algebra, physics electricity/magnetism and mechanics, computer programming (c++, matlab, LISP/Scheme), Dynamics of Systems, and Mechanics of Systems.

...acquired considerable teaching and mentoring experience in the past seven years. In high school, I tutored elementary and middle school students in math and general homework help. As a general chemistry tutor at Cornell University, I guided students through problem sets and exam preparation. To effectively do so, I integrated the knowledge and skills that...

...firsthand, having navigated the complexities of English myself. I focus on creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their interests, whether through conversation or cultural exchanges. My approach emphasizes practical communication, incorporating real-life expressions and scenarios that textbooks often overlook. I believe that language learning should be enjoyable and relevant,...