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Dylan
I am a freshman Computer Science major enrolled in the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. I have a passion for teaching students, and I am experienced with having to give one-on-one guidance in teaching many concepts. Tutoring is very rewarding for me because I am driven to ...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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James
I am a graduate of SUNY University at Albany. I received my Bachelor of Science in Economics and Japanese with a minor in History in 2010. Since then (and even before as a sub) I have predominantly been teaching in the New York City public education system. I had worked as a substitute teaching assi...
SUNY University at Albany
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Japanese
Washington University in St. Louis
Current Grad, Physical Therapy

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4+ years
Abrahim
I am passionate about teaching because I understand greatly a lot of the academic struggles and problems students may face through education, especially as a first generation college student. Currently I am studying for my medical doctorate degree (M.D.) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I gradua...
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Medical College of Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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Andrew
I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.
Boston University
PHD, Law, Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

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I am currently finishing my thesis. For the past two years I was an adjunct instructor at The City College of New York, teaching statistics and introductory neuroscience, where I learned the importance of communicating complicated concepts clearly at an individualized level. All of my classes perfor...
Yale University
Bachelors

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7+ years
Reeno
I'm a student at Brown University with an eclectic set of interests. I am trilingual, analytical, and creative and look forward to tutoring you! :)
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

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6+ years
Felix
I'm currently a freshman at Brown University. I will most likely triple major in Ancient Greek & Sanskrit, Latin, and Japanese. I have had lots of experience tutoring those around me, such as friends, peers, and class mates, and I have always enjoyed seeing their progress as students. My tutoring ex...
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies

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7+ years
Shona
I am a passionate tutor of several subjects, with an emphasis on high school math. I attended Johns Hopkins University and spent a semester abroad in Seville, Spain. Since graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, I have worked in software development, education, and the ...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am a current student at the University of Vermont. I am completing two Bachelors in Linguistics and Japanese, and am a researcher for both departments. From high school to the present day I have tutored people my age and younger, and I have experience working with refugee/ELL students; I have coll...
University
Bachelor's

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10+ years
I am a Japanese, Spanish, English, and ESL tutor. I have lived and worked locally and abroad, serving both in classroom and translator roles.
University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
Bachelors, Spanish
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I am great at building rapport with students and figuring out what they need, especially with small groups of students or 1-on-1. I have a lot of educational theory knowledge thanks to my master's degree from NYU in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well. I believe that we can work together to construct knowledge instead of just lecturing at you while you memorize facts. I want to help you learn, grow and realize your own potential!
Rei
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I'm a candidate for a B.S. in Business Administration at Northeastern University. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy playing the tuba and learning about transportation engineering/planning. I'm also fully Japanese and can read, write, and speak the language. As someone who scored 1530 on the SAT and 800 on the Math II subject test, I'd love to assist you in preparing for college!
Kai
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I am the president of 2 very different student organization on campus. One of those, Japanese Student Association (which is not limited to those who are Japanese), not only conducts meetings to spread the Japanese Culture but also conducts Japanese lessons for our members. Because our school does not provide Japanese as a choice of foreign language, to some this is their only way of learning Japanese.
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Connor
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I'm Connor, a computer science, linguistics, and Japanese major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I'm in my third year expecting to graduate in May next year.
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The interpersonal and presentational speaking sections require fluency and cultural awareness that many students find intimidating. Tutors work with you on natural pacing, pronunciation accuracy, and recovering from mistakes without breaking conversation flow. Regular practice with a tutor simulates the actual exam format, helping you build confidence in real-time responses and reducing the anxiety that often impacts performance on test day.
AP Japanese requires recognition of roughly 300-400 kanji and the ability to understand context in passages you haven't seen before. Rather than rote memorization, effective tutoring focuses on kanji patterns, radicals, and how meaning shifts in different contexts—skills that directly transfer to the reading section. Tutors help you develop strategies for tackling unfamiliar characters during timed passages, which is where many students lose points.
The writing sections test your ability to compose coherent responses in different registers—from casual emails to formal essays—with proper grammar and cultural appropriateness. Tutors provide targeted feedback on common errors like verb conjugation mistakes, particles, and tone inconsistency that graders specifically look for. They also help you develop templates and strategies for organizing thoughts quickly under timed conditions, which is essential for the longer composition tasks.
The listening comprehension section features authentic Japanese at natural conversational speed, which trips up many students who've primarily studied textbook material. Tutors expose you to varied speakers, dialects, and real-world contexts (news, interviews, casual conversations) so your ear adjusts to actual Japanese. They also teach active listening strategies—like identifying key words and main ideas rather than trying to understand every word—which dramatically improves your accuracy and reduces the panic that comes from feeling lost.
Cultural understanding is woven throughout the exam—from recognizing social hierarchies that affect language choice to understanding historical or contemporary references in reading passages. Tutors integrate cultural context into language instruction, helping you understand why certain phrases are appropriate in specific situations and what cultural assumptions underlie the test materials. This deeper knowledge often makes the difference between a 4 and a 5, especially on the free-response sections where cultural awareness influences how you express ideas.
Practice tests are most valuable when used strategically to identify specific weak areas—whether that's listening comprehension, kanji recognition, or speaking fluency—rather than just taking them for a score. Tutors help you analyze your mistakes to spot patterns (like consistently missing certain grammar structures or cultural references) and then target instruction accordingly. They also help you develop realistic pacing strategies for each section, since timing is a major challenge on the AP Japanese exam.
Absolutely. A student at the intermediate level might focus on solidifying grammar foundations and expanding vocabulary, while an advanced student needs refinement in nuance, register-switching, and cultural subtleties that distinguish a 4 from a 5. Tutors assess your current level and tailor instruction accordingly—whether that's building confidence in speaking or polishing your written expression to sound more natural and culturally appropriate. This personalized approach ensures you're always working at the edge of your abilities, not reviewing material you've already mastered.
Test anxiety in language exams often stems from fear of making mistakes or not understanding something in real-time. Tutors help build confidence through repeated, low-stakes practice with immediate feedback, so you experience success regularly before test day. They also teach you specific coping strategies—like how to gracefully handle a word you don't know in the speaking section, or how to move forward when you miss part of a listening passage—so you feel prepared for imperfect situations rather than expecting perfection.
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