Theresa: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...
Education & Certification
大学of Massachusetts Amherst- Bachelors, Fine Arts - Digital Media
Sophie: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…Asian Studies. My academic interests center around language learning Chinese, Japanese, and Korean as well as history, anthropology, and media studies. I have worked as a college advisor for high school students in the United States and have also taught English in Japan to students of all ages. Beyond these academic interests, I enjoy playing cello and guitar, cooking, reading, and drinking all kinds of tea. I'm excited to know my students and look forward...
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Princeton University- Bachelor of Fine Arts, East Asian Studies
Claire : Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…I gained experience in tutoring ESL to university students, and I now currently tutor ESL for grades K-12 as a CELTA certified instructor. After my time in Japan, I also worked as a Japanese Language Tutor at Yale University, tutoring high school students in Beginner to Intermediate levels of Japanese. Education and language learning help empower students as they move forward in life, and I hope to improve students' lives through education.
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大学of Vermont- Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
大学of Sheffield - Master of Arts, International and Intercultural Communication
Alexandre: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
Highly focused tutoring tailored around the student's specific interests, needs, and goals. 2016: BA Japanese, University of Oxford 2018: MA East Asian Studies, Yale University
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大学of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Yale University- Master of Arts, East Asian Studies
Asami: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…我可以教语言和文化。Through my learning experience as a TESOL student, I learned a lot about teaching English. Since I learned English as my second language, I know what is difficult to non-native speakers of English well. I chose my undergrad major (Polish studies) because I love Chopin. I've been playing the piano since I was 4 years old, and received several awards at competitions including Silver Award for...
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Tokyo University of Foreign Studies - Bachelor in Arts, Polish Studies
Central Connecticut State University- Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Shin: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…as calculus and chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students....
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Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Sarah: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…allowing me to coach my students into becoming stronger writers. In working with students at the elementary level, I have also 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,...
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Brandeis University- Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University- Masters, Secondary Science Education
Rachel: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
Middle Tennessee State University- Current Undergrad, International Relations
Zane: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…knowledge must be communicated. This is the philosophy by which I have tutored and by which I currently tutor. With 4th grade students and with college-age students, with students in America and with students in Japan, I have helped new ideas and information take root and blossom to the satisfaction of student and tutor alike. I love those moments of recognition as someone internalizes knowledge, when an unfamiliar idea becomes familiar, and the creative ability...
Education & Certification
大学of Nevada-Reno- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Vanderbilt - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Wahala: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Japanese. I tutor multiple subjects, but I enjoy tutoring Algebra and Japanese the most. I believe that everybody should be able to get the education that they deserve and the attention and help in order for them to achieve that. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the Guitar, Photography, and playing Badminton.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Cori: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate about learning, and I hope I can share that passion...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Kiana: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
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...
Education & Certification
大学of Nevada-Las Vegas- Bachelors, Asian Studies
Brandon: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…as the editor of the opinion section of The Rebel Yell, UNLV's student newspaper. In the past I have tutored Spanish and Japanese language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet...
Education & Certification
大学of Nevada-Las Vegas- Current Undergrad, English
Leea: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…Political Science in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Louisiana. I have a Master's Degree in English from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and thirty Master's credits in Spanish from the University of California - Santa Barbara. I have spent a year in Japan and a year and a half in Guatemala. I have had poetry and short stories (fiction and nonfiction) published in several online magazines. Besides reading, writing, and studying foreign languages, I enjoy kayaking,...
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Carroll University- Bachelors, International Relations
Mount Mary College- Masters, English
Desiree: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…在2016年秋季毕业。我计划在追求my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing and speech as well, I can offer a...
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Eastern Michigan University- Current Undergrad, Linguistics (minor TESOL)
Brittany: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…with BAs in Japanese and 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...
Education & Certification
Macalester College- Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics
Michael: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus- Bachelor in Arts, Friends World
William: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…这通常是学生在哪里丢失,cruc吗ial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand 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....
Education & Certification
New York University- Bachelor in Arts, History
Nikki: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
…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,...
Education & Certification
Vassar College- Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Yukari: Portland Japanese tutor
Certified Japanese Tutor in Portland, OR
I am native Japanese with more than 20 years of professional experience as a middle/ high school language teacher ,tutor and interpreter/translator. I enjoy teaching and design my courses so my students will enjoy leaning. My session addresses each learner's needs, whether it is for academic, professional or personal interests.
Education & Certification
Norte Dame Seishin univ - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Alverno College- Master of Arts, Education
Private Japanese Tutoring in Portland, OR
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