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About
I love teaching. I love helping others to understand the knowledge that I already possess and helping others to grow and learn. I like to give people the individual attention they need so that they can excel and learn the language they want to master.
Overview
Hired 14 times
Serves Las Vegas, NV
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1 employee
17 years in business
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for punctuality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Allegra P.
Apr 4, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
So far - great! My daughter has had 2 beginner Japaneselessons with Ian over Skype. He is prompt, professional and conducts an enjoyable lesson.
Japanese Lessons
Jonathan G.
Oct 27, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I took a few lessons with Ian to get back into learning Japanese after a few years of absence. He was helpful in working on grammar points, describing the meaning/relevance of various words and Kanji, and was good at giving me things to work on to help my self-study in between lessons.
Japanese Lessons
Varun S.
Dec 16, 2015
Ian came over to my house once a week for two hours to tutor me in Japanese. He would teach me grammatical concepts, vocabulary, and about the Japanese culture. The lessons were very fun, and each session was packed with a lot of information. I really recomend his tutoring for those who want to learn Japanese. After only a few sessions in the summer, I was able to pass a Japanese placement test at my university very easily. Ian taught me in a few sessions what an entire semester would cover (at much less of a cost than a university course).
Brian B.
Jul 11, 2018
He is very responsive and always willing help with whatever questions you have.
Eric D.
May 7, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ian is enthusiastic, friendly, and well-prepared.
Details: 65 years or older • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • As recommended by teacher • 45 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Thursday • Friday • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Conducting initial research • I travel to the japanese tutor • The japanese tutor travels to me
Japanese Lessons
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Ian Chess
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My base price is $35.00 an Hour. Unfortunately, If you live more than 30 minutes away from Dublin, in order to cover my expenses I either have to raise my rate or have more than a 1 hour session with you or with someone else nearby. I am willing to give discounts for group lessons on a case by case basis.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start by getting to know why my student wants to learn Japanese so I can better tailor our lessons to their specific needs in the language. Other than that, my students can name the place they wish to meet me at, and if it doesn't conflict with my schedule, they can name the time as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my Bachelors in Japanese Language from San Francisco State University in January of 2012. Before this time I spent a year studying abroad in Japan at Temple University Japan Campus in Tokyo. More recently I have taken and passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam at level N2.
