Profesor cu experiență internațională predă engleză, germană, japoneză, română și mentorat academic personalizat Internationally trained professor teaching English, German, Japanese, Romanian, plus c

I've long been passionate about Japanese culture, and I heard from a friend that he knows someone who might patiently teach me to grasp the language properly. I met Maria, and I was pleasantly surprised by her warm approach and thoughtful ways.
Even though I thought I would forever struggle to understand, the precise and extensive lessons she provided made me learn step by step easier than I ever did on my own.
Considering I always thought Japanese would be the hardest language I'd learn, Maria shifted my perception entirely. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who also thinks Japanese is too difficult to understand!

A recommendation from a former BA student in the humanities and academic writing

During my last year of college, I collaborated with Maria to write my BA thesis, and her advice completely changed the process. She has a unique talent for simplifying difficult concepts and promoting independent thought without ever imposing her own viewpoint. Her optimism, patience, and ability to see potential even when I doubted myself were what I valued most about her. Her help not only helped me finish a solid thesis but also taught me how to write and think confidently. I heartily suggest her to any student seeking a tutor who genuinely cares about their intellectual development.

During my last year of college, I collaborated with Maria to write my BA thesis, and her advice completely changed the process. She has a unique talent for simplifying difficult concepts and promoting independent thought without ever imposing her own viewpoint. Her optimism, patience, and ability to see potential even when I doubted myself were what I valued most about her. Her help not only helped me finish a solid thesis but also taught me how to write and think confidently. I heartily suggest her to any student seeking a tutor who genuinely cares about their intellectual development.

Am cunoscut-o pe Maria prin intermediul unui prieten. Este o persoană foarte plăcută, foarte răbdătoare și cu mare experiență academică. Interacțiunile cu ea mi-au dat mare încredere în a-mi cultiva cunoștințele de bază ale limbii japoneze. O recomand cu căldură!

Maria was recommended to me by a friend, and I can say it was the best decision I've ever made in choosing my future Japanese teacher. I was a little hesitant at first, not knowing what to expect, but Maria helped me not only with the language, but also with understanding Japanese culture. Things you can't read in books.
I studied Japanese with Maria for over a year, and she was the best language tutor I have ever had. She knows the language deeply and explains grammar, vocabulary, and cultural context in a way that makes everything feel logical and approachable. She is patient, encouraging, and always prepared with examples that make learning easier. Thanks to her, I became confident enough to use Japanese in real conversations. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Japanese with a teacher who is both knowledgeable and incredibly supportive.

I am delighted to recommend Maria as a teacher and mentor on Superprof.

I first met Maria nearly ten years ago at an international conference, and since then we have collaborated consistently across several academic and creative projects. Our work together has included research in Media Studies, organizing international conferences, editing an issue for an academic journal, as well as co-leading workshops and summer schools. We have also co-authored scholarly articles, which have given me the opportunity to closely observe her inquisitiveness, creativity, and dedication.

Maria is deeply committed to her teaching. She prepares her lessons with remarkable care, thoughtfulness, and passion, always striving to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for her students. Her work is enriched by extensive field research, including her studies on Takarazuka and Studio Ghibli, which bring unique cultural insight and depth to the subjects she teaches.

Equally important, Maria has a natural gift for connecting with students. She is imaginative, attentive, and encouraging, creating an environment in which students feel inspired to explore ideas and develop their own perspectives. It is no surprise that she is greatly appreciated by those she teaches.

Recommendation from a Grade 12 IB student (IB mentoring / university applications / C1 German)
I worked with Maria throughout Grades 11 and 12 at my international school, where she supported me through the IB programme, my university applications, and my C1 German preparation. Having someone who understands both the academic pressure of IB and the European university system made an incredible difference for me.
What makes her mentorship unique is that she doesn’t just explain content — she helps you understand how to think. Whether we were refining my HL essays, structuring arguments more critically, or preparing for oral exams, she always pushed me to go one step deeper. She helped me move from simply “meeting criteria” to actually developing strong, independent ideas. That shift completely changed how I approach writing and exams.
During the university application process, she guided me through motivation letters, programme research, and application strategy in a way that made everything feel structured instead of overwhelming. With German, she helped me bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and true C1-level precision — especially in writing and formal expression.
What I appreciate most is her consistency and honesty. She sets high standards, but she also genuinely believes in your potential and makes sure you grow into it. Because of her support, I not only improved academically, but also became more confident in my abilities and more independent in my thinking.
I would highly recommend her to any IB student looking for serious academic growth combined with thoughtful, committed mentorship.

Maria mentored me during my BA thesis and later we collaborated as academics in conferences and collective volumes. She lived and worked in Japan for many years, and her expertise in Japanese culture and language comes from both deep research and lived experience.
She is a dedicated and generous professor who offers clear guidance and serious academic insight. I truly recommend her to anyone who wants to study Japanese language and culture with someone who genuinely knows and understands it.