Susie (Kids& Adults)

Susie is a natural-born teacher (great instincts for when to challenge me, when to indulge me, when to change topics/methods), who also extremely diligent (always prepared with materials for our lessons, and often with homework to assign, and also sends me class notes afterwards). (It's a really rare combination, as many gifted teachers don't bother putting in the work, and no amount of diligence can make up for a lack of natural talent.) Our lessons are both fun and challenging, she happily lets me steer her off topic with random questions (which she answers brilliantly), but always manages to bring us back on track, and she also frequently circles back to things I learned in previous lessons, so I don't forget. I really can't rave about her enough, although I selfishly hope she doesn't get too popular, because I don't want other people to steal my timeslots, and I plan to continue with her for a long time!

Very encouraging teacher! My daughter has been with her over a year now.

Thank you for being a great teacher!

Second lesson with Susie. I already feel like I'm learning a lot with her. I'm getting great speaking and listening practice as well as grammar enhancement and vocabulary acquisition. As well as review notes after class. Would definitely recommend

I used to have classes with her last year. Life took me on a little pause, a one-year break, but now I’m back. And honestly, I’m so happy to return to her class. I really hope to grow under her guidance again, like before, maybe even more this time. There’s something about her teaching style it’s calm, it’s sharp, it’s kind. She gives feedback that speaks to me, feedback that helps me stretch without breaking. I feel safe, I feel seen, I feel like I can be in her space. What I really appreciate is how she understands me. She knows I take my breaks it’s part of how I move, how I learn, how I take care of myself. And she doesn’t just allow it she adjusts for me, she makes room for me. Because of that, I’m not just learning I’m thriving. I’m comfortable, I’m growing, and I’m grateful to be here again. ( 去年お世話になり、１年お休みして戻ってきました。また先生のご指導を受けられて嬉しいです。先生の優しさと調整に感謝しています！

Ah, I was *so bad* today! I couldn't remember anything, and I felt SO stupid! Susie couldn't possibly have been nicer, more patient, more encouraging, more helpful. I'm really lucky to have found such a good teacher.