Steve G.

• Lakeville, MN 55044 ( 37.8 mi )
• Experienced Japanese Tutor

• Male Age 33
• Member since: 05/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spanish

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Japanese is one of my top subjects! I have studied Japanese for five years, graduating with a minor at Winona State University. I have traveled to Japan twice: once for a two-week travel study in Tokyo in May 2012, and then I returned to Tokyo for a study abroad in 2013. While abroad, I spent a lot of time learning the Japanese language inside out, using it as much as possible wherever I could and writing down notes such as new vocabulary, grammar points, and cultural habits that were unfamiliar to me. Furthermore, I attended class for the most advanced foreign Japanese speakers at Toyo University, and was selected to write and perform a formal speech in Japanese on behalf of my peers. These days, I regularly study my Japanese materials and assist students at WSU who are studying the language. I also have lots of contacts from Japan with whom I frequently practice Japanese.

I have always been interested in Japanese language and culture since I was in middle school. I enjoyed reading manga, watching anime, and playing video games, which introduced me to Japan in many ways. After entering college, I decided to start taking my studies of Japanese seriously. After a while, I discovered that I had a real knack for learning the language and then decided to do a travel study to see what Japan was like. I fell in love with the country, and made so many lifelong connections. I traveled to some of Tokyo's most well-known areas such as Yokohama, Kamakura, Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro. I even stayed in an onsen in Gifu prefecture, and got to sleep in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). After that, I worked at an internship for Japan America Society of Minnesota. I was able to work with a team on planning for the O-Bon Festival, which takes place every year in ... read more

Mia O.

• Hopkins, MN 55305 ( 23 mi )
• Japanese Tutor

• Female Age 44
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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I am native Japanese speaker. I am from Tokyo, Japan. I had taught Japanese to people who need to use for their business about two years. I also have some experience teaching to people who like Japanese culture. I can teach writing, reading, conversation, and some tips of Japanese manner and culture. I helped translate some Japanese documents to English.

Tselote A.

• Minneapolis, MN 55422 ( 27 mi )
• Japanese Tutor

• Male Age 38
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $39.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home

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Have taught Japanese @ Concordia Language Villages for 2+ summers. Have taught formal and informal lessons in both japanese and english. I have studied Japanese myself for 10 years, am told by native speakers I do not have any accent, and I take pride in what I have learned so far. Being a native English speaker, I feel I am better able to explain things to beginner to intermediate learners as well as supplementing Japanese-learning experience that I can directly relate to, having been through the exact same process.
Teaching style is flexible, but I generally understand students level and take in what or how they need to learn.

Michael T.

• Minneapolis, MN 55410 ( 29 mi )
• Experienced Japanese Tutor

• Male Age 39
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $35.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: English ESOL

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Japanese is one of my top subjects! Certified level 2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

I have more than 3 years of experience living in Japan including two and a half years teaching English. I have also been tutoring Japanese since I was a college student and studying the language for over eight years. I am familiar with standardized tests in both languages such as the JLPT and the TOEFL/TOEIC. I am also currently volunteering and working towards a Minnesota state teaching license and a Master's degree in Education.
Casual go-at-your-own-pace, or intensive study. I can help you prepare for a standardized test like the JLPT, a school placement exam or a trip to Japan. I have good knowledge of high school and college Japanese curriculums so I can help you as move through a corse, or help you skip ahead a year.

Sara L.

• Maple Lake, MN 55358 ( 10.5 mi )
• Japanese Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English ESOL

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I have helped my fellow students learn for nearly as long as I've been learning, myself. While attending Community College, I worked as a Peer Tutor in a wide range of subjects. While attending University, I worked as a General Subject Tutor and as a Math Tutor. I studied abroad in South Korea for one year, during which time I tutored Korean students in English and worked as a Classroom Aide and Assistant Teacher in several private schools. During all this time, at home and abroad, I also offered my services as a Private Tutor, assisting students with Math, Computer Science, and English. I have a BS in Mathematics, with an English Minor, and I have a great passion for my subjects.
I've been told I have a great capacity for making complex ideas more understandable. This is why students seeking Math help at my University would ask for me specifically, I can take a complicated concept ... read more

Chiaki H.

• Golden Valley, MN 55422 ( 26.3 mi )
• Japanese Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English ESOL

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I like to interact with people from different backgrounds from children to adults. My experience in Japan as a teacher at three public secondary school was extremely challenging but also exciting and rewarding. I am very friendly, patient and considerate. I emphasize the value of integrity and respect different cultures and people's background. As I believe the culture and society are strongly attached to the language acquisition,I would like to teach the culture of Japan as well to support the language acquisition.
I am a bilingual speaker of Japanese and English. For the past seven years I have been employed as an English High School teacher in Tokyo, grades seven through nine, and I have found this experience to be not only challenging and exciting, but also extremely rewarding. Since I have relocated here in Minnesota permanently, I am now teaching my native language Japanese. ... read more

Tracy V.

• Minneapolis, MN 55409 ( 30.6 mi )
• Japanese Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English ESOL

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I feel every learner has the capacity to succeed if empowered with knowledge and a belief in his or her abilities. Recognizing and building upon a learner's strengths and utilizing his or her assets creates a foundation for continued learning and excitement about education. I am a creative and energetic teacher and my teaching and tutoring methodology involves relationship-building, encouragement, and continual support.
I began tutoring my peers while earning my Bachelor of Arts degree in English, philosophy, and writing. Following my graduation in 2000, I continued teaching in a professional capacity, working abroad in Thailand and Japan, teaching non-native English speakers of various ages (approximately 4-65 years of age). I was responsible for curriculum and lesson planning, evaluating student compositions, and conducting examinations. Upon returning to America, I pursued and o ... read more