Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased to make your acquaintance and look forward to teaching your child.... I would try...

...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 guitar in my spare time. I believe that self-improvement, whether personal or professional, is always a possibility.... No two...

...a native Japanese speaker. I was born and raised in Japan. After attending Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, I moved to the United States. I am able to speak, read and write both Japanese and English. I have two young sons, and I have taught them how to speak and write in both English and Japanese--they are bilingual. I am easy going, friendly and very patient. I change my tutoring style to match the needs...

...subject they need assistance in. I went to school at NOVA where I majored in Computer Science. I'm currently go to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand how to help them. I've worked with ESL students and collage students for English and Japanese. Through that...

...experience, beginning while I was a student at George Washington University, then as a private tutor with various companies in Los Angeles. I currently act as an instructor for government and military audiences as part of my current work. I am an avid traveler, and spend around half of my days traveling around the world as part of my job duties. I mostly work from Tokyo and Seoul, where I work with foreign students to promote...

...I have instructed college courses in ESL, TOEFL IBT prep, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening & speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I use interesting stories and texts when teaching reading comprehension. I teach key strategies for improving scores. The strategies...

...name is Ariel Hampton! You can call me either Ariel or Ms. Hampton. I have a BA in Japanese and Asian Studies. While in college, I was selected to be a Japanese Tutor and it was a great experience for me and those I tutored. I am here to be a resource to help you study Japanese! Japanese can be difficult to learn, but it will become a great asset to you and for your...

...currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources. It's very rewarding to see a students succeed and reach their goals through hard work. I most enjoy teaching life sciences and writing, but I have a diverse...

...bread and butter is phonics. I honed many of my public speaking skills as a past member of the local Japanese-English Toastmasters club, a conference speaker at AdieCon 2021, and many presentations for work, study, and church. My goal as a tutor is to help you enjoy the journey to your final destination by creating measurable goals to get you there. Seeing progress is so rewarding! This journey can get challenging, but I am happy...

...my family and my peers. I also have an intermediate understanding of Korean, and I love helping people understand new concepts in language. I particularly enjoy conversation practice, because I feel the most rewarding part of language learning is being able to use what you learn with others in everyday contexts, which I hope to impart upon my students! When not studying languages or working part-time, I enjoy reading, card games, dance, theatre, and playing...

Hi, I'm Tanya, a current Sophomore in college. I'm a Computer Science major, and as a result, I'm open to tutoring people in various programming languages (Python, Java, C, etc.) as well as a multitude of Math subjects (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, etc). I look forward to tutoring you! :)

My name is Kanon. I was born and raised in Japan and lived there for 26 years. Before joining Varsity Tutors, I taught various subjects including Japanese and I discovered that I enjoyed teaching as I get to learn new things from learners as well in each lesson. I am excited to meet anybody who is passionate to either learn the basic-to-advanced level Japanese or who are looking to practice real conversation in Japanese!

...my job to make sure that they are able to utilize my feedback to help them grow and develop as well as learn from their mistakes. If it is one thing we can all learn that is to not continue to make the same mistakes. I also believe in the philosophy that learning should be fun and students should "want" to learn rather than "have" to. By understanding the applicability of what we learn to...

...graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and being half Japanese, I've woven my life between two diverse cultures. With a lifelong immersion in the Japanese language and a year in Japan this past year, I've come to appreciate the power of language and cultural exchange firsthand. Growing up in a multicultural home laid the foundation, but my time in Japan deepened my understanding, not just linguistically, but culturally. Now, armed with this unique perspective,...

...in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and strategies based on each student because everyone's needs are different from one another. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling abroad, playing soccer, and organizing community events.

...graders. I truly enjoyed the experience and I hope I can help more people as a Varsity Tutor. I have been studying Spanish and Japanese since middle school and I have studied in Japan as well. I believe that learning another language helps open many possibilities such as being able to meet different kinds of people and work for the government as a translator/interpreter. I will do my best to make sure that my students...

...a Second Language) at the University of Idaho, I taught First-Year College Writing courses. After graduating from the University, I taught ESL courses at an intensive English program. Language teaching is what I am always passionate about. I enjoy teaching and developing materials (and fun activities) to help students learn the language and culture. My teaching is based on student-centered learning. I guide my students to figure out the question they have, methods to solve...

...over four years of group and private lesson experience. I grew up speaking French at home and in school. I lived in Japan for several years and studied Japanese language in the US for over six years. I enjoy playing the guitar, violin and drums. Other hobbies of mine include camping, hiking, training for triathlons, soccer, traditional Japanese martial arts and learning new languages. I'm a very friendly and honest person. Whatever difficulties you might...

...Arts in Philosophy with a focus on Ethics and Philosophy in Terminal Care. I was always fascinated by the wonder of human life and had a wonderful experience at the Hospis as a spiritual care volunteer worker for 3 years. While I was at college, I also studied English a lot to become an interpreter by attending a vocational school. I started to work as a tutor when I was a college student and taught...

I am a graduate of Purdue University, where I earned my degrees in Political Science and Global Studies with minors in Human Rights, Spanish, and Public Policy in 2023. Currently, I am a JD candidate at Georgetown University Law...