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Ai Amy Ishikawa

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IB subjects

HL courses

Languages

GMT+9

Tokyo

About me

Introduction

I love helping students see subjects from new perspectives. My lessons are tailored to each learner, encouraging curiosity, independent thinking, and the confidence to go beyond what's expected.

Teaching style

Interactive and student-centred, with an emphasis on asking questions, exploring ideas, and building confidence.

Teaching philosophy

I believe education should inspire curiosity, encourage independent thought, and give students the confidence to explore ideas beyond the syllabus.

What I teach

I specialise in IB English Language & Literature (7), History of the Americas, Visual Arts, Mathematics AA SL (7), ESS, Japanese B (7), TOK (28/30, 10/10 Exhibition), and the Visual Arts EE. I support students with essay writing, analysis, exam preparation, IAs, IOs, and Comparative Studies, Process Portfolios, and EEs for Visual Arts, adapting each lesson to the student's needs and academic goals.

English A: Language and Literature

HLSL

Environmental Systems and Societies

History

HLSL

Japanese B

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

TOK essay

TOK support

Visual Arts

HLSL

Qualifications

University acceptances

Accepted to University College London, The University of Manchester, University of Glasgow, SOAS, American University of Paris

My IB results

◆HL English A: L&L - 7

◆HL History of the Americas -

◆HL Visual Arts - 6

◆SL ESS - 6

◆SL Maths A&A - 7

◆SL Japanese B - 7

Experience

◆Tutoring experience for MYP -- IGCSE English of 3 years

◆Tutoring experience for Lower Secondary and MYP Maths of 2 years

◆Tutoring experience for MYP Science of 2 years

Languages

japaneseenglish

My teaching style

A quick sense of how I run a lesson, straight from my onboarding answers.

PlanningDisagree

DisagreeAgree

Before every lesson, I know exactly what we'll cover, down to the minute.

AdaptabilityAgree

DisagreeAgree

If a student walks in with a completely different problem, I'll happily throw out the plan.

Follow-upNeutral

DisagreeAgree

If the work doesn't get done, you'll hear from me before our next session.

Calm & low-pressureNeutral

DisagreeAgree

Even in exam season, my sessions should feel like the calmest hour of a student's week.

Exam focusAgree

DisagreeAgree

Six weeks before exams? Past papers, past papers, and more past papers.

Concept-firstStrongly agree

DisagreeAgree

I'd happily spend a whole session on one “why” if it finally clicks.

Warmth & rapportStrongly agree

DisagreeAgree

Studying with me should feel like texting a senpai, not emailing a teacher.

Subject focusStrongly disagree

DisagreeAgree

I'm here to teach the subject. For life and uni advice, there are counselors.

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