...I believe in using humor and honesty in all of my sessions. Above all else is my extensive experience building successful, effective, and empowering tutoring relationships where students gain confidence as they meet their goals and integrate life-long skills for satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives. My coaching approach works because it is custom-designed for each individual. (read more)
...I have also written freelance articles on job interview tips and how to prepare résumés. My articles included advice on healthcare industry jobs, the job market, and outlooks published by the U.S. Department of Labor. (read more)
...English and American Literature and an M.Ed. Educational Psychology. I've worked as a tutor, trained adults to tutor students, and worked with adults in the corporate sector (developing teams, individuals, and managers). I believe in working with a student's strengths and understanding their learning preferences as well as creating an enjoyable learning environment. (read more)
...Additionally, my experience has taught me that sometimes a student is missing one little skill that, if uncovered and worked with, can unlock that student’s ability to move forward. Where applicable for younger students, I often introduce fun math games to strengthen those students’ basic math skills. I think that one of my strengths is my patience. (read more)
...Because I have spent lots of time learning Japanese myself, I am able to pass on all of the studying tricks I have learned throughout the years to my students. I also have first hand experience of what it is like to live as a foreigner in Japan and can give advice about how to deal with the struggles involved. Though I also teach intermediates, my main focus is beginners. (read more)