Certifications:
Completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
I try to understand each student's individual goals, requests, and concerns, and create an environment where they feel comfortable asking for help. Most importantly, I want my students to relax and enjoy having conversations in Japanese.
Hobbies
Visiting shrines and temples, taking short trips, discovering good food, traveling to Okinawa, and relaxing at hot springs
Best movies/anime/manga/games
Films
Studio Ghibli films (my favorite is Spirited Away)
Disney films
Suzume
Manga/Anime
Golden Kamuy
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Don't Call It Mystery
Authors
Teru Miyamoto
Shuichi Yoshida
Hiromi Kawakami
Favorite conversation topics
Japanese Mythology: I'm interested in Japanese mythology, including stories from the Kojiki. I'm not an expert, but I'd love to learn more about it.
Japanese Traditions: I'm fascinated by Japan's seasonal customs and traditions and would love to deepen my knowledge of them.
Food: I'm always trying to stick to a diet... with varying degrees of success! Food is definitely a topic I can relate to.

