| Name | Motoki L. |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver, BC |
| Teaching | Japanese |
| Native Language | Japanese |
| Originally From | Japan |
| Working With | Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Online |
| Hourly Rate | C$30 |
Passionate, caring, and engaging. These words best describe my teaching. a) Have been TAing for the Japanese language program at UBC for 7 years and teaching Japanese courses at a university for 2 years b) Earned a master's degree in Curriculum & Pedagogy from UBC and currently completing another master's degree in Language & Literacy Education (Japanese focus) at UBC, intending to conduct a PhD research project focusing on Japanese language education and identity construction. I strive to provide lessons to meet your learning needs and create space where you can effectively and comfortably learn Japanese. A BRIEF INTRO: Grew up in Tokyo, California, HK, and Shanghai. As part Japanese and part Chinese who lived in Asia and North America, I had the great opportunities to interact with people who have diverse backgrounds and life histories. As a language educator, my life experience has provided me with multiple perspectives on language teaching and learning. Each individual is different. As a gay guy and person of color, the intersection of LGBTQ and racial issues is of special interest.
Education:
(1) Earned a master's degree in Curriculum & Pedagogy from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
(2) Currently, enrolled in the M.A program in Modern Languages Education (Japanese focus) at UBC.
(3) Intending to do a Ph.D in Japanese language education in Canada or USA.
Certificate:
(1) The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL): ACTFL developing interpretive reading and listening proficiency.
(2) ACTFL: ACTFL writing guidelines familiarization.
(3) ACTFL: ACTFL assessment of performance toward proficiency in languages familiarization.
(1) UBC, Japanese Language Program, JPAN 100 - 300 levels.
(2) Simon Fraser University, Japanese courses, JAPN 100 level.
(3) Japanese language schools in Vancouver, Grades 3 - 12 & adults.
Flexible. I am familiar with the proficiency oriented, communicative approach. However, I am open to teaching academic Japanese or business Japanese, depending on your needs.
Flexible. Please let me know your schedule and we can discuss the best day and time that works for both of us.
Currently I am conducting online lessons via Zoom only.
