Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving St. Charles, MO

...obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with a focus in Japanese. I tutor Japanese and I have a passion for learning and teaching about Japan. I believe that learning a new language opens up a new world to students. Language learning can provide an inexhaustible source of entertainment as the student can be more readily exposed to great art and literature from another country. In my free time I enjoy target archery, hiking,...

...over the now-official Linguistics Club. I love tutoring because it not only allows me to work with and help other people but also encourages me to reinforce and improve my own knowledge. I especially enjoy working with people on their reading and writing, because I believe writing skills empower people to express themselves. I believe the best way to teach people is to connect what they're learning with what the already know and what they're...

I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and received my Master of Arts in TESOL. I have 10 years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have taught in different settings (fully online, face-to-face, and through conference video) and ages 1 to 70. It is my goal to make learning interactive and educational. I tutor all levels of English, writing, and ESL.

...it meaningful to you, working hard to get better at it can be a fulfilling, even fun undertaking, rather than a chore. One of the reasons I love tutoring English in particular is that while so many students struggle with the idea of organizing their thoughts on paper, or unpacking someone else's (sometimes very complicated!) word choices, if they have proper support, they can eventually come to think of written language as another medium for...

...that "oh!" moment when a student connects the "useless" lesson they just finished with something they find in the real world. When I'm not focusing on school or the tutoring world, I still spend my time learning. I'm particularly passionate about languages and the culture behind each. I just find it to be one of the most interesting things about life and I love how I sound like a different person every time my tongue...

...Chinese. I have helped foreign students who moved to Japan to learn Japanese and I also have helped people who want to learn Chinese as a hobby. I helped bridge the gap between struggle and success for people who want to learn new languages in any age groups. I motivated students of diverse backgrounds to overcome their educational challenges, fears, and doubts. I have seen numerous students through hard times by motivating them not to...

...an English teacher and interpreter. In my free time, I also did some travel. Some of the countries I have traveled to include: Japan, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, and Germany. I am also passionate about studying history and would love to give insight. For my Japanese students, I have taken and passed the JLPT N2. I know many useful strategies and books to help with the test. Please don't hesitate to ask questions. In my...

...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, chat with friends, etc. I...

...and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate...

...Genetics and Evolution courses in Duke University's Department of Biology, and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching English conversation and 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...

...Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world. My goal is for you to develop a comfortable rhythm using unfamiliar vocabulary and the ideas behind them. Patience, young one, and you will feel empowered, not intimidated on test day! My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different...

...spent my years 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....

...While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full potential. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

...understand new concepts and materials as well as find value in the learning process itself. It is my goal to create student-centered classes that give all students multiple opportunities to develop their creativity and communication, leadership, and management skills that will be necessary throughout their lives. As an educator who spent 10 years teaching English as a foreign language in Japan and Macedonia, it is my goal to teach English as a means to have...

...as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring, I am a musically...

...in Fine Art and Japanese Language and Literature. During my freshman year I was awarded a summer scholarship to study aboard in Tokyo, Japan at ICU. This experience sparked my interest in studying and living abroad in Tokyo, so upon returning after summer abroad I enrolled in another year long study abroad program at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in...

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

...Japan. I live in Texas, U.S.A. for 12 years. fluently in both Japanese and English. I am Japanese / English interpreter for 30 years at Hospital, School and Business etc..... I have Bachelor Degree of Music. I have A teaching certificate in Music 7th - 12th grade. I was High School Teacher in Japan. I was Piano and Vocal instructor at Guiter Center for 5 years. My session is flexible contents. Let's have fun!

...Through each section, I will steadily introduce new vocabulary, phrases, grammar points, kanji characters, and even points of interest about the culture. At the end of each lesson, we will briefly review all new material, and I will typically assign homework that requires you to write or talk about something that incorporates some of the new material we just covered. It should be noted that the amount time we spend on one section for each...

...these subjects. I've had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds, adapting my tutoring style to meet their unique needs and encouraging a growth mindset. Whether we're tackling complex problems or developing new ideas, I'm committed to making learning engaging, relatable, and effective. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about community service and enjoy spending time with my dogs. I'm excited to help students reach their full potential and inspire them to find joy...