I am a global resident and had resided in a few Chinese and English speaking countries in the past decades before moving to USA. I specialise in teaching adults to converse in any environment, be it at work, at home, with friends, colleagues or family members. This is my 2nd career after 25+ years in the corporate world. (read more)
...I am bilingual in Japanese and English, both written and verbal. Along with my 10 years of experience in teaching Japanese, I have also spent time translating and interpreting as a freelancer for several companies. Although I am specialized in teaching intermediate to advanced level students, I have experience in teaching students at all skill levels and across diverse backgrounds. (read more)
...This early experience laid the foundation for my tutoring career, which continued through my college years. As a college tutor, I had the privilege of assisting students from diverse backgrounds and academic levels, ranging from introductory to advanced courses. In addition to my hands-on tutor... (read more)
...Having been trained as a linguist, I was fascinated by the process by which students master foreign languages most effectively, and I also enjoyed learning Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. I earned a PhD in linguistics from Rice University; my dissertation was a grammar of Yaitepec Chatino, an i... (read more)
...While I have enjoyed research I also really enjoy teaching as I believe I have good ways of breaking down topics. I enjoy the challenge of explaining the topic in ways that make sense to the student. Often students think they can memorize their way through chemistry. (read more)