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Japanese Language Lessons for all ages and abilities!
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From 76.86 C$ /h
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Native Japanese speaker with experience teaching a wide range of ages/experience levels. Looking for students requiring Japanese teaching - can specialise in speaking/grammar/reading/writing depending on your needs. Available to teach one on one lessons or groups.
A recent graduate of the University of Tokyo and with experience working in Japanese schools including the Lykeio Language School and Reggio School of Tokyo.

Please do get in contact to set up a lesson, I would love to hear from you!
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About Me
Hello prospective students and parents! My name is Karen, I'm a graduate of the University of Tokyo and currently studying a Master of Laws at BPP Cambridge. I have a wide range of experience teaching languages, humanities and music both through private tuition and at various schools and institutions. I am half Japanese half English, though I have grown up in the UK so I can speak fluently in either language (British English/Japanese). I am a enthusiastic and patient teacher who will provide personalised support to help you achieve your goals. Whether in person or online, I would love to hear from you to set up a lesson!
Education
BPP University, Cambridge 2024 – Present
Master of Laws (Conversion Course)

The University of Tokyo, Japan 東京大学 2020 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences: 1st
Breakdown of Grades for Years 3 and 4: A+ (14 credits), A (60 credits), Pass (2 Credits)
Final GPA: 4.0

Hockerill Anglo-European College, Hertfordshire 2017 - 2019
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Total 42 points
Higher Level: Economics (7), Geography (7), French (6)
Standard Level: English Literature and Language (7), Biology (7), Mathematics (5)

Hockerill Anglo-European College, Hertfordshire 2015 – 2017
9 A* GCSEs: English language, English Literature, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Geography, Music, Chemistry, Biology
2 A GCSEs: Physics, Maths
Experience / Qualifications
Private Tutor | Self-employed | Remote/Hertfordshire, UK
Early Childhood Teacher | The Reggio School of Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan
(April 2022 – October 2023)
Language Teacher | Lykeio School | Tokyo, Japan (January 2021 – February 2022)
Music Tutor | DeRosa Music School | Hertfordshire, UK (November 2018 - August 2020)
Grade 8 ABRSM Violin, Piano, Music Theory
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Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Japanese
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Japanese for adults
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International Baccalaureate Diploma tutoring in multiple subjects!
80.91 C$ /h
An IB Diploma graduate looking to tutor and assist current IB students in the following subjects; Geography, Economics, Biology and English Literature and Language. Having scored 7s in all of these subjects and an overall point score of 42, you will receive precise and productive help in a way that is accessible and easy to understand.

Please do get in contact to set up a lesson, I would love to hear from you!
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Violin/Piano/Music Theory lessons in English/Japanese!
80.91 C$ /h
A compassionate and qualified music tutor that can provide 1 on 1 or group music lessons for violin, piano and music theory. Over 5 years of private tuition experience and 2 years at the DeRosa Music Academy in Hertfordshire, UK. Can teach all age ranges and experience levels, having taught from age 4 up to adult learners. Able to teach in English or Japanese.

Please do get in contact to set up a lesson, I would love to hear from you!
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