Alexandra (Alixe)

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Alixe is a creative, compassionate tutor with a PhD in Japanese Studies and more than 20 years of immersion in Japan. She teaches Japanese and English with warmth, cultural insight, and a calm pace that respects each learner’s style. Trained in child development and special education, she adapts lessons for students with ADHD or dyslexia and helps professionals master etiquette and language for real contexts. Her learners gain confidence in speaking, reading, and writing. In her free time, she crafts, listens to music, and finds inspiration in art and nature.

Mon 9am - 5pm US Pacific Time
Tue 9am - 5pm US Pacific Time
Wed 9am - 5pm US Pacific Time
Thur 9am - 5pm US Pacific Time
Fri 9am - 5pm US Pacific Time
Sat / Sun Not Available

Each student is unique, with different learning styles and objectives. I believe it is important to listen to the student and help guide their learning according to their comprehension. From children to adult students, learning can be fun and energizing! I strive to inspire each of my students to progress and retain their knowledge.

PhD in Japanese Studies. Certificate in Advanced Japanese Language from top tier Tokyo university. BA Child Development/Education. 20+ years cultural and language immersion in Japan.

For over 15 years, I have tutored young children (5-10), jr. high and high school students, with basic Japanese (and English) writing and speaking, as well as tutoring adults on speaking Japanese, from basic to business level, accurate Japanese customs, such as when and how to bow, what to say, and other appropriate cultural insights. No need to feel insecure or worried about saying the wrong thing!

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Alexandra (Alixe)
$212.00 USD

Subject Expertise

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ELA
ELA
ESL
ESL
IB English
IB English
Japanese
Japanese

Cognitive Diversity

How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.

As well as academic (and fieldwork) training for teaching early learners with special needs such as dyslexia and ADHD, I have experience teaching the diverse spectrum of learners, from those who learn through story-telling, games, writing exercises, drawings and visuals, conversations in context, as well as with gifted and quick learners who are more excited to move quickly.

I have found that learners with ADHD require patience and a creative approach to learning. It is so important to get to know the student, what their interests are, their unique triggers, and when they start to lose interest. It is a rewarding process to teach and learn from students with ADHD. For online lessons, I use visuals and sounds to keep the student's attention and ask questions about their perceptions and understanding. This helps me gauge what the student has learned and what needs perhaps a different approach from my teaching method!

Dyslexia requires just that extra bit of time or attention to make sure the student is actually learning, not only from writing but through authentic, engaging, in-context dialogue between teacher and student. Learning doesn't have to only be on paper. There are so many ways to learn!