Carefully selected, highly-credentialed Mandarin Chinese tutors in Chicago, IL
"I do my best to keep lessons fun and interesting by connecting them to a student's interests whenever possible. I believe that one-on-one help is often the best pathway to success, and I enjoy individualizing my lessons to a student's interests and needs.
My background is in Linguistics and Communication Disorders, but I have always loved math and science as well. When I'm not tutoring or studying for my own classes, you'll often see me reading, baking, or going for a walk.."
My Education
- Harvard College - AB, Linguistics
Tutoring Subjects:
GRE, ACT Science, Pre-Calculus, Spanish, ACT Reading, ACT Math, Mandarin Chinese, SAT Verbal, SAT Math, SAT, Algebra, ACT, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Writing, Biology, French
" Learning Mandarin here in the States can be a daunting task for any student. Besides the obvious obstacles of differentiating tones and writing characters, the language is infused with many cultural nuances that add to its beauty as well as its complexity. As a native speaker of English myself I know just how difficult learning Mandarin can be. After several extensive trips to China (including 6 months as an exchange student at Xiamen University) I also know how much fun there is to be had, not to mention the plethora of opportunities that come with speaking Mandarin well. The Chinese have a saying: One more friend, one more road." ...
My Education
- Eckerd College - BA, Biology, Chinese (minor)
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, Biology, Mandarin Chinese
" Reading, writing, and language learning are three of my favorite pastimes. Through my own learning experience and my time as a teacher I have developed a great respect for the unique learning process of each individual. I've had the opportunity to explore this process through teaching reading classes (which covered everything from basic phonics to university-level study skills and speed reading) to ESL instruction (including conversation, business English and TOEFL test preparation classes), and finally to Mandarin tutoring where I have the opportunity to share my written and spoken Mandarin skills as well as the cultural ...
My Education
- North Park University - BA, English Literature/ Philosophy
- Valparaiso University - MA, Chinese Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"I believe that tutoring is the ideal way to learn because it allows for a truly personalized and pressure-free learning experience that will help you build your language skills through natural conversation, activities, and games. Last year I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year level Mandarin courses in the Upper School at the Latin School of Chicago. After graduating from Oberlin College in 2007 I spent two years teaching English at the Shanxi Agricultural University in Taigu, Shanxi Province of China. Since then I have completed three intensive summer immersion Chinese language courses, worked as the assistant director for the ...
My Education
- Oberlin College - BA, Classics
- DePaul University - MEd, Chinese Pedagogy
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"I have lived in China for the past 6 years and am really excited to begin helping students speak and learn Mandarin--a language, culture and people group so very close to my heart!
Learning a new language can open us up to more opportunities and new experiences we might otherwise think were impossible. Learning a new language, I find, brings people of different backgrounds, countries and cultures together and makes this world a little smaller :)
I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with you!."
My Education
- Illinois State University - BA, Community Health Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese, Elementary Math
"I lived in China as a student and as a teacher for 6 years while earning my degree in Mandarin Chinese. I taught English to students who ranged from preschool children to working adults.
Since moving back to the US, I still tutor Mandarin. I strive to make my lessons dynamic and enjoyable. I feel it is important that tutoring sessions are adapted to the student's needs and personality."
My Education
- Sichuan University - BA, Mandarin
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"As a tutor, I like to help students learn how to learn, not just pass tests. This lets them become the engines of their own progress. If a student no longer needs my help, I consider my work a success.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude in Diplomacy & World Affairs, with a minor in Chinese."
My Education
- Tufts University - BA, International Relations
- Occidental College - BA, Diplomacy & World Affairs
Tutoring Subjects:
Economics, Mandarin Chinese
"degree of Applied Math at Illinois Institute of Technology. During the last 5 years, I taught different classes, such as Pre-calculus, Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability, and so on. I also earned recognition as an excellent teaching assistant for my wonderful work. Thus, I have a great deal of professional experience in teaching students with different backgrounds.
Also, I am a native speaker of Mandarin, and have been teaching my American friends Chinese for the past 5 years."
My Education
- Zhejiang University - BS, Math
- Illinois Institute of Technology - Ph.D. , Applied Math
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
"My work is focused on instructional methodology, language education, and developmental psychology. I have experience working with students from preschool age to college on subjects including math, language and test preparation (GRE, TOFEL, IELTS ect).My teaching philosophy is that learning makes the most sense and is the most effective when it has a personal relevance and when it is rewarded by progression.
I am currently located in the Chicago area and I enjoy light comedy and cooking in my free time.."
My Education
- Guangdong University of Foreign Studies - BE, International Trade and Economics
- indiana university - MA, Educational Psychology
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese, GRE
"I am fluent in Pinyin and both traditional and simplified Chinese characters. I came to the US as an exchange student when I was 15 and went to Ft. Madison, Iowa and graduated from Ft,. Madison Senior High School."
My Education
- Columbia College - BA, Film and Video
Tutoring Subjects:
Mandarin Chinese
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