My background combines formal university teaching, one-on-one tutoring, professional language editing, and experience working with entrepreneurs and technology communities. I studied Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz after beginning my academic career in Computer Engineering, giving me a strong foundation in both language and analytical thinking. From 2016 to 2020, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for upper-division Japanese language and culture courses, where I led...
My background combines formal university teaching, one-on-one tutoring, professional language editing, and experience working with entrepreneurs and technology communities. I studied Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz after beginning my academic career in Computer Engineering, giving me a strong foundation in both language and analytical thinking. From 2016 to 2020, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for upper-division Japanese language and culture courses, where I led discussion sections, held office hours, graded writing assignments, and provided one-on-one support to undergraduate students. I have also privately tutored ESL learners, helping students improve conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, writing, and confidence through lessons tailored to their individual goals.
In my current role as an editor and quality assurance specialist, I review translations and written content for accuracy, fluency, and cultural appropriateness. This experience has strengthened my ability to explain language clearly and adapt my teaching to different learning styles. Beyond language instruction, I work closely with founders, engineers, and designers through technology and startup communities, allowing me to support students interested in professional communication, business English, startups, venture capital, UX design, and technology.
My teaching style is patient, interactive, and personalized. Whether you're learning English or Japanese, preparing for school, improving workplace communication, or exploring specialized topics, I tailor each lesson to your experience level and objectives to make learning practical, engaging, and effective.
