Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Troy, MI

...the University of Utah. In studying various subjects at the University of Utah, I was able to develop expertise in diverse topics, had the opportunity to tutor and teach others based on my expertise. This, in turn, has enabled me to view different attitudes that students possess towards learning and mold my teaching methods to fit their needs. Moreover, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills to aid each student, individually. I am certain...

...spending nearly 3 years teaching English in Japan. It was an amazing experience and I really learned to enjoy and appreciate the small class sizes our school offered (from 1 to 6 students). I think one-on-one lessons are very beneficial for students, and I would love to continue teaching here. Before leaving for Japan, I enjoyed working as a susbitute for Katy ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree...

...lived there for 18 years and studied the language from elementary all through high school. I was very engaged in the community as I played soccer for a Japanese academy since I was 5 years old until I graduated high school. I would consider Japan home as all of my friends still live there along with my family. As a passionate advocate for the Japanese language and culture, I am thrilled at the opportunity to...

...languages. Why study with me? 3 reasons: I have experience and qualifications, I tailor my lessons to what you need, and I understand the point of view of the student. I have a master's degree in teaching ESL and French, and I have taught for over 30 years. I've taught everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens, I've taught in schools, in companies and hospitals and one-on-one. I've taught English, Japanese, French and Spanish. I lived...

...like teaching math because over the years I have built up a great deal of insight into different ways to explain core mathematical concepts and relationships. As a tutor I like to find a baseline where my student feels confident and build on that confidence. I believe in practicing success but learning from failure. Outside of academia I play ultimate frisbee, electric guitar and have started fooling around on the piano in recent years.... My teaching...

...changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning easier. Illustrating how these subjects can be fascinating and relevant out in the real world can help ignite interest in a...

...sciences, and English are where I excelled the best. I hope to be a graduate student instructor in the future, and tutoring for Varsity Tutors will be an excellent opportunity to prepare! If you want to know more about how to apply to colleges and impress your dream schools best, I am more than happy to guide you! I understand how tough the application process can be these days, so allow me to be a...

...in the English language, but I also teach Japanese. I believe there are two things more important than any other to learn: critical thought and understanding. The two go hand in hand. Only by understanding something can we engage it critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion."...

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.

Hello! My name is Gabriel and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.