Award-Winning Japanese Tutors serving Washington DC

...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 background in many areas. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading novels, baking (and eating) bread, and spending time with...

I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

...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 the question/problem, and answer(s) to the question. My function as a teacher is not to provide the answer, but to help students...

...on astronomy, wildlife, weather, and much more. At University I chose to continue this passion by majoring in physics. As my family is well aware, I love annoying them with random facts about physical reality, or explaining how a physical phenomenon works. The joy of doing this translated into tutoring others in their studies. I have tutored and helped friends with studying because I love to explain how things work to others. It is something...

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!

...the same communication skills, 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...

...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 of the student.... It is fun...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...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 current/future career!

...Linguistics and teaching English to speakers of other languages. I am a passionate teacher and very attentive to my student's learning needs. 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...

...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, I'm eager to contribute to breaking down cultural barriers, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating the richness of diverse perspectives in our interconnected...

...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 our personal/professional lives we can better relate and retain it. Not everything we learn may be interesting or as relevant to our...

...a double major in International Affairs and Economics. I have a passion for foreign languages and I want to use my skills to help people. I am currently fluent in Spanish and Japanese while also having some experience in German and Chinese. I founded a Spanish Club at my old elementary school where I taught Spanish to fifth and sixth graders. I truly enjoyed the experience and I hope I can help more people as...

...Tech as a software engineer in 2021 and am training to attain my A+ and Security+ certificates. I enjoy learning other languages as a hobby. This made me realize how hard learning a different language can be. That experience led me to get my TESOL certificate to teach ESL in South Korea for close to 2 years. I have also tutored ESL in college and after my time in South Korea. I have experience tutoring...

..."pretend you want to hit the baseball farther than anyone else and you need to figure out what angle will get you there" can make a light bulb go on. All of my previous students have had different learning styles, personalities, and interests; one of my favorite things about tutoring is figuring out what makes them tick so I can come up with appropriate examples. When I have time, I am a huge fan of...

...passionate about helping students gain confidence in their reading and writing skills. I tutor reading and writing (at an elementary school and ESL level), and I also teach the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I am a native English speaker and have received in A's in all of my college-level writing classes thus far. Every student has different strengths and learning styles, so I always welcome any resources or suggestions that can make...

...in the Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of 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....

...been tutoring juniors and peers over the last 4 years. I am a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it, however this can often mean different...

...of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing 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...

...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 some middle school and high school students. I thought Japanese, English, and Math. Some students needed support for their school work and test...