With a Bachelor's degree in Japanese from the University of California, Davis, N2 level achievement of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, and a decade of experience living and working in Japan, I look forward to help you with foundations and nuances of Japanese and be a partner on your language learning journey. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to take risks and engage deeply with the material.

["During my free time","I read and watch Japanese news and social media to stay current with local perspectives. I also enjoy hiking","cycling","video games","and movies."]