Certified ESL Teacher|Japanese Tutor for adult beginner-intermediate

Kate L.

TEFL/TESOL certified ESL teacher, helping adult learners to:
- Build a strong knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through guided conversations
- Practice speaking and writing skills in a friendly 1-on-1 environment
- Improve English pronunciation through feedback and practice
With 4 years of classroom experience in Japan and over 4 years of experience teaching English online 1-on-1, I have helped many learners improve their confidence and conversational skills in English.
I build each lesson around your specific needs and interests, and I send you detailed notes of each session and homework to continue helping you improve your skills.
英語が上達するように、楽な会話をしましょう。
Japanese language tutor with over 4 years of experience teaching Japanese online and over 12 years of experience studying the language, helping you to:
- Get started with Japanese, whether you are using textbooks (such as Genki or NihonGo Now), taking university classes, or want to teach yourself
- Prepare to take tests such as the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
I completed N3 and N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) while working in Japan for 4 years, and I work in Japanese as a freelance translator and language consultant.

Other skills and experience:
- College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutoring certification level 1, 25 volunteer tutoring hours
- Two years teaching assistant 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, Utah Music Teacher's Association (UMTA) Achievement in Music (AIM), level 10
- Currently learning piano chording and accompaniment
- Other language interests: Scottish Gaelic, German, Norwegian