Yas Shimizu

Native Japanese speaker and qualified secondary teacher (NSW & QLD) specialising in Japanese language and Mathematics. TutorFinder member since 2015 with 40 student reviews.

I provide structured, supportive and personalised online lessons focused on steady progress in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with strong support for exam preparation. Students receive clear guidance on what to practise next and how to improve efficiently.

I support:

- Years 7–12 (HSC Beginners / Continuers / Extension)

- Adults / JLPT (N5–N1)

Former students come from selective, independent and local schools across Sydney.

What you can expect in every session:

- Clear lesson structure with tailored practice

- Speaking accuracy coaching (grammar, natural phrasing, pronunciation)

- Exam-style tasks and feedback especially for senior students

- Guidance on what to prioritise next for consistent progress

All lessons are conducted online using AlphaTuts integrated sessions with built-in whiteboard — no Zoom or Microsoft Teams needed. Sessions are 60 minutes. Please share any current school or JLPT materials so lessons can be tailored to your exact needs.

- Qualified secondary teacher (NSW & QLD): Japanese & Maths

- 18+ years teaching experience across school and private tutoring

- Current school teaching experience

- Strong knowledge of NSW HSC Japanese curriculum and JLPT preparation (N5–N1)

- Teaching in Australia since 2010

- Accredited Secondary Teacher (NSW & QLD) — Japanese & Mathematics

- Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Major: Japanese & Mathematics — University of Sydney

- Certificate in Community Language Teaching — University of Sydney (High Distinction)

- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Education) — Tokyo

- BTh — Sydney