Internships
Working in Japan
Social Innovation Japan
Indexed 100+ social businesses; Approved 300+ water refill spots for the mymizu app; Facilitated workshop for 30 US MBA students on plastic waste at ShibuyaQWS; Participated in Yamathon (a charity marathon along the JR Yamanote Line).
Mamebaco Coffee
Practiced keigo (formal Japanese), the art of coffee brewing, and nuances of Japanese hospitality.
Integrating into a fully Japanese speaking environment with little formal Japanese when I first joined was challenging. Through practice, I memorized the right way to serve customers, how to pour exactly 130 grams of milk in one ago, how to pour expresso, and the importance of efficiency and keeping a clean workspace. It took me 3 weeks for my tencho (manager) to give me the green light to serve drip coffee to our customers. I have learnt so much through this and I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. And on that note I present to you our signature dripped Honduras, pistachio panna cotta latte, and homemade Japanese pudding:)
Learning with Kenny
Tutoring in IB History, IB Economics, and French.
IB History: Asia and Oceania
"Kanak is a wonderful teacher. Her teaching style is engaging and very easy to follow. She also created various resources to teach me IB history which was all extremely helpful. Not only that, she is extremely passionate about the topic she teaches, especially China in the 1900s. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and committed tutor."
Yuu Takai, St. Mary's International School Tokyo, Class of 2026.
Economics
"Kanak has been teaching me Economics, TOK, and English during the summer I have just entered IBDP. Her explanations are consistently clear and concise, yet she never fails to make the learning process entertaining as well. Her teaching style is always extraordinarily efficient without ever feeling rushed, ensuring that every minute spent is productive."
Akari Yoshikawa, Seisen International School Tokyo, Class of 2027.
Mathematics
"Kanak pushed my shallow understanding to a deeper understanding. She introduced me to a new topic that was never taught at school. In particular, she taught me extended math which raised my confidence to challenge myself to further math. It made me understand and enjoy the process of learning itself."
Mima Ubukata, Seisen International School Tokyo, Class of 2029.
Humanities/English
"Kanak has helped me in many different subjects both within school and outside of school. She provides assistance with school assignments and other school related tasks and also creates worksheets for areas of improvement. She has also helped me apply to programs outside of school by giving me advice based on her own experiences at the program. Moreover, She has helped me to manage my schoolwork better by teaching me different strategies to organise my time and work. Since I often struggle with time management and organization, I have been seeing noticeable improvement in staying on track and schoolwork in general."
Maya Iwasaki, Seisen International School Tokyo, Class of 2030.
French
"Last year, I was being taught French by Kanak, and it was an amazing experience. She was not only knowledgeable but also encouraging, kind, and patient even when I didn't understand or was confused. Her lessons were fun and easy to understand, and she made sure I understood the topic before moving on. She took the time to explain difficult grammar and vocabulary in a way that made sense to me. Thanks to her, I became more confident in speaking, writing and reading French. I’m really grateful for all the effort she put into helping me learn the language. She truly made a big difference in my learning journey."
Panth Bhalodia, UIA Class of 2031.