Testimonials
Mai Matsumoto
Violinist
Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance - Juilliard
Master of Music - Juilliard
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from Molly. She is passionate about teaching
and cares about each of her students. She is so kind
and patient, but at the same time, she makes sure
the student has made progress by the end of each lesson. She has helped me tremendously with my pronunciation and learning idioms. I also appreciate that she always makes learning fun.
Molly helps me with my speeches that I give from
the stage as a violinist. At my violin performances,
I verbally share with the audience the historical background and description of the music I will be playing. Molly helps me with my pronunciation, my clarity of speech, and my delivery - telling me where
I should pause and what words and sentences I should emphasize.
Public speaking is an important part of being a musician - and because of her help, I feel much more confident about speaking to the audience. On occasion, she references scenes in Hollywood films to give an example of the error I am making. From this,
I not only understand what she is correcting but I am also introduced to films that are commonly referenced in everyday conversation.
Dr. Antonio Mabres
University President
University of Piura - Peru
(Former student)
Molly was invited as a visiting professor to teach English at the University of Piura. She taught
English to undergraduate and graduate students,
and professors from the Faculties of Engineering, Chemistry, and Law. She also taught executives
at a local company.
I have received outstanding references from the Director of the English Department about her work. Molly is recognized for her professional competence and manner, her good character, and the quality of
her lessons. The students in her classes talk about
her vitality which she brings to her lessons, and her dedication and commitment to her teaching and to
her students.
I can attest to her competence and the quality of
her teaching because I took private classes from her.
In those classes she demonstrated and proved her excellence in teaching. She has the capacity to adapt
to different circumstances and she respects the customs of different cultures. Within a short period
of time, she won the respect of all of us.
The University of Piura is noted for its high standards and quality of education. We prepare our students to go out and meet the demands of a nation in transition. We want our students to be leaders and people who initiate change for the betterment of our country. In doing that, we have high standards for our professors. Molly has met those same standards which we set for our professors.
Molly is held in high esteem at the University of Piura.
Daisuke
Visiting Scholar 2022 to 2023
Stanford University
I was a visiting scholar at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University from 2022 to 2023. Shorenstein APARC recommended Molly as a private English teacher, as she has taught English to various visiting fellows and visiting scholars in the department for many years.
Her class is excellent. She teaches us not only English but also about society and the culture of America with her passion.
She is good at helping with pronunciation and clear speech. She gives easy-to-understand ways for people to pronounce words and speak clearly. This helps me gain confidence and fluency when I speak.
Though I returned to Japan in 2023, I continue to take classes from Molly to this day.
Former Student
Toshiba
(Toshiba Microelectronics - a former division of Toshiba)
Senior Vice President and General Manager
... (Molly teaches) upper management as well as technical employees; even through changes in corporate management, her dedication to her instruction and her students have been noted
and respected throughout these years.
She is known for respecting people and forming friendly relationships with all levels of this corporation - from upper management to receptionists and security guards. She takes the time to talk with people and stays in contact with former students. She is well-liked by her students.
Her use of class time is well-organized. She respects the need for confidentiality with all subjects discussed in class.
Her influence goes beyond the classroom material: she gives students additional guidance in adapting to life in the United States.
Former Student
NEC
(NEC Systems Laboratory - a former division of NEC)
Manager
... Molly acts not only as our English teacher but also
as a kind of cultural advisor.
... Molly has lived in Japan and has worked with Japanese for many years. This enables her to bring to her instruction an understanding and a knowledge of Japan and the way Japanese do things. Generally in Japan, the relationship between a teacher and a student is not so personal. Molly, however, becomes very close to her students; she becomes their confidant. She is sincerely concerned about the welfare of her students.
Molly is excellent as an English teacher for Japanese. She has shown us things and made us aware of things that otherwise we would never have known about.
She will give you a great American experience.