Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Sunnyvale, CA

...gained through my own experience as a student in general chemistry as well as in other disciplines. While a teaching assistant for a nutrition laboratory course, I worked with the instructors to promote an appreciation for positive nutritional practices. Furthermore, six days a week for almost two years, I helped two local children achieve psychological and reading skills by utilizing psychoeducational books as a tool. Finally, I mentored two internationally-adopted youths in Japanese language and...

...Japanese conversation circles, and participate in extracurricular translation. This past summer, I taught English at a high school in Hokkaido and once again lived with a host family. Language allows us to connect with people in new ways! That's why I teach Japanese with a focus on connection with other people in class conversations, groups, and exercises that emphasize speaking in addition to the passive skills necessary for learning a language. I am so excited...

My name is Hiroyuki Terauchi. I am a junior computer science student at Northeastern State University. For me, classes in the university are pretty easy, so in addition to school homework, I practice C++ and problem-solving skill by myself. Also, I am a native Japanese speaker, so I can hold a Japanese conversation with you, or even I can tutor C/C++ or JAVA by Japanese.

...tutored in math and science at an after school program at an elementary school. I also tutored at a high school for ESL and algebra. After my college years, I taught countless international students in ESL and college level math in both a classroom and a one-on-one lesson. To improve my teaching abilities in ESL and to help those who struggled with English as I once did, I also became CELTA certified. Through the course,...

...before leaving to spend ten months living and working in Japan. I never forgot my initial frustration with having no access to Japanese courses, though, and that's why I'm so passionate and excited to be able to help new learners master Japanese through communicative, interactive, and engaging lessons that foster students' ability to authentically express themselves in Japanese. I like to help students not only learn the language with my guidance, but learn how to...

...don't have one type of learning style because I believe as a teacher I should know many ways of teaching. We've known for a long time now that kids learn differently from each other. If a student doesn't understand something, I believe it isn't their fault. Every child has the potential to learn and do better as long as the learning strategies are changed accordingly. When taking the learner type test I found that I'm...

As a person who learned a second language, I can relate to many difficulties that students experience. I am happy to help and share my experience. I am a native Japanese and have experience working in Japan. I have always been enjoying teaching both one-on-one tutoring and groups. Looking forward to seeing you.

...I see myself in an important supporting role: there to help the student shine! Whether looking for help completing homework, preparing for tests, or building solid foundational knowledge to build upon in the years ahead, I am ready to tailor my support to your particular needs. I can help explain concepts, walk you through specific problems, or give you hints to help you score better. Let me know how I can best help you achieve...

...children and adults. I am a Lead Family Services Specialist (Employment Services) with Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services since 2006, and also a 5th grade teacher at Richmond Japanese weekend school since 2009. I also have experiences in tutoring to elementary students in Pennsylvania, teaching English to Japanese children and adults in Japan for 3 years. I love seeing students achieving their goals. I love seeing students's joy in their faces when they accomplish their goals....

...their choice of what they would learn. Between 2018 and 2020, I was involved with the Japanese Cultural Hour at Ohio University. This included scheduling events, fundraisers, and planning budgets for the year. During my time working at the Japanese Cultural Hour, an important goal was to introduce Japanese and American students, exchanging cultural and linguistic information, and especially creating long-lasting friendships. I enjoy being able to pass on my knowledge to students who are...