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mook from Tokyo
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
A friendly tutor with experience in 80+ countries, helping adults learn Japanese through manga, anim
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
A friendly tutor with experience in 80+ countries, helping adults learn Japanese through manga, anim
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Kawasaki, Japan (01:43 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 27, 2025InterestsWritingEnvironment & NatureAnimation & ComicsFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Tokyo-born educator with a strong foundation in multicultural communication and language instruction. Holding teaching certifications for all academic levels in Japan, I further expanded my expertise through advanced studies at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics and Columbia University's School of the Arts, where I earned an MFA. My professional journey encompasses diverse sectors including education, film analysis (with experience evaluating 500+ films annually), and nonprofit leadership focused on child welfare. I now leverage this multidisciplinary background to deliver comprehensive Japanese language instruction that combines: - Cultural literacy: Specialized iMe as a Teacher
I lived in New York for 8 years, so I’m comfortable speaking English.
I love movies, anime, and manga, and I can help you learn real Japanese through film— including slang and natural expressions.
We can also talk about directors, scenes, and storytelling while improving your Japanese.
Lessons are flexible and tailored to your goals. 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
日本語教員試験 - 文部科学省 - 2025
Certificate verified
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
15
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 Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 40% off
Japanese Lessons with GENKI
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 16% off
Japanese lessons with your favorite Manga, Anime, or Movies
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
4 Reviews
Minh
13 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
13 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
USD 12.00
Your final payment will be made in USD
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