"I'm a TEFL/TESOL certified ESL teacher who helps adult learners improve their English skills. I can help you:

- Improve your English accent and pronunciation through feedback and practice

- Build a strong knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through guided conversations

- Practice speaking and writing skills in a friendly 1-on-1 environment

With 4 years of classroom experience in Japan and over 3 years of experience teaching English online 1-on-1 for adult learners, I have helped many learners improve their confidence and skills in English.

I'm a Japanese language tutor with over 3 years of experience teaching Japanese online and over 12 years of experience studying the language. As a Japanese tutor, I can help you:

- Get started with Japanese whether you are using a textbook or self-guided course, taking university or high school classes, or want to teach yourself

- Prepare to take tests such as the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

- Understand and use the material in the Genki or NihonGo Now textbooks

I completed N3 and N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) while working in Japan for 4 years, and I frequently work in Japanese as a freelance translator and language consultant.

Other skills and experience:

- College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutoring certification level 1 with 25 volunteer tutoring hours in Japanese

- Two years of teaching assistant experience in world literature and humanities courses, helping students improve their literary analysis and writing skills

- Traditional Japanese dance (nihonbuyo): 3 years of training in Japan

- Japanese flower arranging (ikebana): 4 years of studying arranging flowers in the Ohara style.

- Japanese tea ceremony, 10 months learning the Urasenke style

- Classical piano: completion of the Utah Music Teacher's Association (UMTA) Achievement in Music (AIM) up to level 10

- Currently learning piano chording and accompaniment

- Other language interests: Scottish Gaelic, German, Norwegian" less...