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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 2002
Graduate Certificate: Education and Instructional Design
Friendly Native Japanese & English Speaker w/ 20+ years teaching experience!
Kon'nichiwa! I specialize in teaching Japanese language and culture. I am a native speaker of Japanese and English and have 20+ years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels in private and group lessons, in corporate settings, and in universities. I am a friendly, creative, and versatile instructor and I work with you to create the best curriculum to meet your individual needs.
⭐️Do you have plans to travel to Japan for work or pleasure?
⭐️Do you need help with your Japanese studies at school?
⭐️Do you want your child to become bilingual?
⭐️Do you need help with Japanese language and etiquette for work or a business opportunity?
⭐️Do you want to be able to watch anime/films in Japanese?
Students of ALL levels – beginners to advanced – are very welcome!!!
I offer lessons in
✅formal/casual Japanese conversation
✅Japanese for business
✅Japanese for travel
✅AP Japanese and JLPT exam preparation
✅grammar and pronunciation
✅culture and etiquette
... and more, customized to your specific needs.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$70
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$100
About Naomi K.
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My specialities are:
⭐️Explaining subtle nuances in Japanese grammar and culture that differ from English
⭐️Japanese language and etiquette for doing business in Japan or working with Japanese clients
⭐️Bilingual education
⭐️Incorporating interests and topics that are relevant to YOU for engaging lessons
My Background:
I was born and raised in Northern Japan, where I attended traditional Japanese schools, until I came to the United States to attend college. I have two graduate degrees, and a graduate certificate in Education and Instructional Design.
I've worked cross-culturally between Japan and the US, in the IT, Film, and Media industries, where I spoke, wrote, created content in Japanese, and interacted with Japanese clients on a daily basis. Over the past 20+ years, I regularly travel to Japan for business, and have presented at trade shows, conducted interviews and tech webinars for Japanese audiences. I've coached C-level executives and medical doctors for their presentations, press conferences, and business meetings in Japan.
I was raised in a bilingual environment, where my siblings and I were immersed in Japanese at school, and our English-teacher mother tutored us in English at home. Having come from such a background myself, Japanese bilingual education is one of my specialties.
Some fun things♫
I'm a big dog lover, and enjoy cooking -- especially Japanese dishes! In my free time I'm a musician and an artist.
I look forward to hearing from you!😊
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CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY
A 48 hour advance notice is required to cancel or reschedule any lessons. If you are unable to notify the instructor 48 hours in advance, the full amount for the lesson will be charged. No exceptions.
LATE POLICY
Clients are expected to pay for the full lesson, regardless of how late they are. Please text as soon as you know you will be late.
Scheduling lessons with me is your agreement with my cancellation, rescheduling, and late policies.
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Education
BFA
Sep, 2002 - Apr, 2006University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Graduate Certificate: Education and Instructional Design
Jun, 2013 - Aug, 2015San Diego State University
MFA
Sep, 2008 - May, 2010CalArts
MFA
Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2008University of California, Santa Cruz
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Japanese
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$70
45 minutes
$85
60 minutes
$100
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