I'm originally from Japan and have been living this country for more than 20 years. I've been teaching Japanese in both classroom and private tutoring settings for quite some times. Besides teaching Japanese to non-Japanese speakers, I am also teaching Japanese and Math ( algebra 1) at a weekend s... (read more)
...In my math tutoring it is not unusual for us to have to backtrack to cover in material in pre-algebra so that the student can make better progress in another high school class. I have tutored pre-calculus for 18 years and worked with students at all levels of ability. My goal is to improve students' grades by improving their confidence through a deeper understanding of the material. (read more)
...My academic interests lie strongly in history, writing, and research methods, which I developed throughout pursuing my degree. My junior year I studied abroad in Granada, Spain, and volunteered at a local high school where I assisted students with verbal English skills. During college I spent e... (read more)
...My background includes a 35 score on ACT Math section and a 35 score on ACT Science section. I also have coursework in Linear Algebra and Physics at Cornell University. I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Computational Biology. (read more)
...TOEFL / IETLS
I have many years of TOEFL / IETLS teaching experience. I am very familiar with the exams and have many helpful tips and strategies for frustrated students. Explaining why you have a certain opinion, and expressing that idea aloud really shows one's comprehension of the language
Also, I am skilled in animation, nun chucks, and chess. (read more)