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mook from Tokyo
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
A tutor who loves Manga & Anime and watches over 200 international films every year
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
A tutor who loves Manga & Anime and watches over 200 international films every year
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (11:05 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 27, 2025InterestsWritingEnvironment & NatureAnimation & ComicsFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Born and raised in Tokyo.
After obtaining teaching licenses for elementary, junior high, and high school at the Faculty of Education, a National University, I pursued further studies at the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University.
I later earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the School of the Arts at Columbia University in the United States.
Upon returning to Japan, I worked for several years in film distribution companies (watched over 500 films / year).
Inspired by my experience raising children as a foster parent,
I made a career shift and joined a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the independence of children in alternativ.Me as a Teacher
Having lived in New York, USA for eight years, I am comfortable communicating in most types of English. In addition, my deep knowledge of anime, manga, and film allows me to understand and engage with youth slang and pop culture references.
I am also confident discussing topics that many Japanese teachers tend to avoid, such as politics and economics.
I can help students prepare for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), and I offer flexible study approaches—not only using textbooks like Minna no Nihongo and Genki, but also incorporating learning apps and digital tools to suit individual learning styles. My lessons & teaching style
In my current online private lessons,
Beginner-level students: work on grammar using Genki and various learning apps, as well as simple kanji quizzes.
Intermediate-level students : follow lessons using their preferred textbooks or focus on preparation for the JLPT.
Advanced-level students : engage in free conversation practice, often using current news articles and online media.
For each lesson, I assign light homework.
Since I aim to maximize speaking opportunities during lessons—often using illustrations and visual aids—I encourage students to focus on reading and writing practice through homework assignments.My teaching material
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Flashcards
Certificates
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2024ホストファミリーで日本語を教えた経験がきっかけで 日本語教員を志し
日本語教育能力検定試験は、独学にて合格しました。
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
フリーランスホストマザーとして、イタリアからの留学生に英語を日本を教える。その経験をもとに、Super-J Dojoや、Preplyなどで日本語を教えている
Education
1995 - 1999
Master's - 芸術学部 映画専攻二枚目の成績表の下にM.F.A. 「Degree(ｓ) Conferred」と、あります。ご確認ください。
Work Experience
2002 - 2015
映画の劇場営業および国際買付業務New Yorkに８年間在住した後、洋画配給会社にて劇場営業および国際買付業務にて 各国の国際映画祭や日本国内をまわる仕事に従事
2015 - Current
運営担当社会的養護児童をサポートする NPO法人にて、主に奨学金運営を担当。
https://www.b4s.jp/
5.0
Rating
2
Students
10
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Japanese Lessons on current topics in Japan such as anime, manga, politics, business, and more
A1 - C2Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 40% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
4 Reviews
Minh
8 Japanese lessons
Thank you Mook-san for another great Japanese lesson! I always have a lot of fun and learn so much.
Oct 16, 2025
Megan
2 Japanese lessons
Talking with Mook-san for the first time was such a great experience. Even though it was just thirty minutes, she already gave me a clear and thoughtful plan. I’m sure anyone would be impressed by her professionalism and personality, and amazed by how knowledgeable, engaging, open, and dedicated she is. It truly inspired me to continue learning with her in the long run. I feel so lucky to have found mook-san, she's such an amazing teacher. ☺️🙌
Aug 26, 2025
Megan
2 Japanese lessons
今日はお疲れさまでした。記録してくださってありがとうございます！とても楽しいレッスンでした。
Sep 16, 2025
Minh
8 Japanese lessons
Mook-san is an amazing teacher, inspiring and kind. It was my first time using italki and Mook-san was supportive and very patient. She works hard to customise every lesson for me, greatly appreciated. I had not studied Japanese for a decade, but she has helped me stay motivated. Thank you Mook-san! Highly recommended!
Aug 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
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