Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Richmond, VA

Hello, I graduated from James Madison University with a biotechnology degree. I can teach basic math, chemistry, and biology up to college level. I have 2 years of experience working in biochemistry research lab. I was born and raised in Japan until I was 15, so I can teach native Japanese as well. Since I grew up there, I am able to teach you real Japanese spoken in Japan.

...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. I also learn...

...for a private school teaching core subjects and specialized interest topics to students with Autism. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Environmental Science, Japanese, and Math. In my experience, students have more retention in a subject and more fun when learning in a manner that connects to their interests. Education is important for a successful path forward in life. In order to help students achieve their goals, I...

My mission in tutoring is to instill good study habits for learning foreign languages and clarifying material at the request of students.

...even more about teaching and engaging students and kids in learning about the Japanese culture, and language. (The camp is conducted solely in Japanese, but is not limited to those with a Japanese background, or language knowledge, although recommended.) Aside from Japanese, I also helped out my classmates through the Peer Tutoring program at my school in Biology, Psychology and SAT prep, as I was deeply interested in those subjects, and previous teaching experience helped enormously....

...to become a physician and teach those in underserved communities ways to participate in their own healthcare and the pathology behind the diseases they face. In school, some students learn how to pass tests instead of learning the actual subject material. As a tutor, I will teach students not only how to pass every test they take, but also how to learn the subject material so they may use it in their future careers or...

...class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as...

...had the opportunity to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. I have worked with over 500 students in preparing for the Living Environment, Earth Science, and Chemistry New York State Regents in the last 4 years. I work with a range of resources including...

...my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can...

...Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan...

...and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs. Although I enjoy writing and mathematics the most, I have a passion for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for...

...Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I 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,...

...attention to detail, and creative initiative that I developed during my studies. Having learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles and enjoy foreign language studies and practicing...

...can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really learn something, the learning process has to become more personal. I always try to take a preliminary period with my students why they want to learn or to improve in something. By understanding what they want from tutoring, I can tailor my lessons to how they learn so they will get the most out of their time with me. After all, the...

...Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp and guitar, learning...

...I tell them just because I am the teacher. I don't want my students to just accept things that they do not fully understand. I want my students to question me if they think I am wrong, do their own research, and decide what they believe is true based on their own experiences and observations. These will be the most important lesson that I teach my students. I believe that for a child to be...

I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to...

...linguistics. 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!

...English teacher for the Japanese government. Now that I am back in the U.S., I am excited to begin working with students and sharing how improving your language and writing skills can lead to world travel. I also am excited to teach/tutor Japanese language and share the culture I learned with students here. I am a very interactive tutor. I work to create a welcoming environment where my students can find their own passions in...

...I tutored each level of the Japanese program at the university, so I am well equipped in understanding the needs of university level Japanese courses. Outside of school my love of travel has taken me to places like Japan and Korea. In fact I was given the opportunity to study at Seoul National University to expand my knowledge of international development. I love learning and know how to make others feel the same!