My Qualifications

Years of study and teaching β€” plus a genuine love of helping people find their voice in a new language.

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M.A. in Japanese Language & Linguistics

Juban University — focus on second-language acquisition and applied grammar. (placeholder)

2016
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Native Japanese Β· JLPT examiner experience

Born and raised in Tokyo; trained in teaching Japanese to speakers of other languages, N5 through N1.

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English proficiency Β· CEFR C2

Fully bilingual instruction, with clear bilingual explanations whenever they help a concept land.

2015
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Certified Language Instructor (TEFL / CELTA-style)

120-hour accredited teaching certification, plus ongoing professional development in online pedagogy.

2017
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8+ years of teaching

Hundreds of learners taught one-to-one and in small groups, from absolute beginners to business professionals.

2017–now
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Curriculum & materials designer

Custom lesson plans, graded readers, and JLPT prep tracks built for real, measurable progress.

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Areas of expertise

JLPT N5–N1 Conversational Japanese Business Japanese English for Japanese speakers Keigo & etiquette Kanji & reading Pronunciation & pitch accent
Usagi and friends in their school uniforms
Study is better with good friends beside you.

Trained to teach β€” and to keep it fun

Great credentials matter, but so does the classroom feeling. My training blends rigorous linguistics with a warm, encouraging style, so lessons stay light even when the grammar gets serious.

Expect clear goals, honest feedback, and a teacher who genuinely celebrates your wins.

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Let's make progress together

Book a slot and tell me your goals β€” I'll build the path from there.

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