"With 5+ years of experience as a professional Japanese to English translator, I'm eager to help you reach your unique Japanese goals.

I have informal experience advising everyone from beginning Japanese learners to aspiring Japanese-English translators in Discord communities. Having taken myself from learning hiragana to acing N1, I have a first-hand understanding of the path that non-native learners take, and I can recommend free online resources that suit your proficiency level and goals.

My preferred teaching style is analytical and detailed, not just memorizing phrases from textbooks, but breaking down each grammar point until you understand WHY a sentence is structured the way it is.

I believe in leaning into your passions as a learner to make the process enjoyable and meaningful to you. No interest is too nerdy-bring it into the classroom and discover how much fun studying can be when you're gaining new insights into your favorite things.

My Japanese learning journey:

2012: started studying with free online resources, inspired by my favorite manga and music

2015: decided I want to be a professional manga translator

2018: began pursuing a Bachelor's in Japanese Studies at SUNY Albany

2019: spent a semester of intensive Japanese study at Waseda University in Tokyo

2022: graduated in May, then passed the JLPT N1 in December, scoring higher than 94.7% of test-takers that year" less...